Don't Panic - Break the circle
Tobias Helmrich Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Don't Panic - Break the circle is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Tobias Helmrich. Requires iOS 26.2. Updated September 30, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 10 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 30
- 2026 · v1.6.2
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About Don't Panic - Break the circle
A calm, minimal breathing companion for the moments when your chest tightens and your thoughts won't slow down. No accounts. No ads. Just breath. TWO PROVEN TECHNIQUES 4-7-8 Breathing Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8. Trusted to calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and help you fall asleep faster. Each phase is paired with a soft healing tone (528/432/396Hz). Box Breathing The technique used by Navy SEALs and first responders to stay calm under pressure. A perfect square that resets your mind in minutes. FEATURES - Pick your method and 5–20 repetitions, the app guides every phase. - Grounding tips and affirmations for the moments breathing alone isn't enough. - A private on-device journal for thoughts, triggers, and small wins. - Sessions log to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes. - Screen stays awake so you can set the phone down and follow along. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No tracking. No analytics. No third-party SDKs. Your notes and history stay on your device. Don't Panic only writes to HealthKit, it never reads anything. Breathe in. Breathe out. You've got this.
What’s new
Version 1.6.2 · Updated September 30, 2026
Bug fixes and improvements
App privacy
The developer, Tobias Helmrich, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| Don't Panic - Break the circle | – | Free | September 30, 2026 | |
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