A breathing app with a calm companion
Last updated 2 June 2026
Most breathing apps are a timer and a chart. Sunholm adds a quiet companion instead: a small tea cup that is simply there with you as you breathe, and whose bond with you grows the more you practise. It is a gentle way to build a daily habit: the bond only ever deepens when you return, and never decays if you miss a day.
A companion, not a scoreboard
Sunholm pairs each session with a calm presence. The tea cup is simply there with you as you breathe, and the bond you build with it carries over and only grows the more you return. The bond never decays, so coming back is rewarded by warmth and continuity rather than a number you have to defend.
Quiet by design
Sunholm guides nine breathing techniques with calm pacing, runs entirely on your iPhone so it works offline, and uses no third-party ads or tracking. The companion lives on the device with everything else. It is free to download with optional in-app purchases, and the free tier shows Sunholm's own occasional upgrade prompt between sessions.
How it compares
| What helps a daily habit | Sunholm | Streak-based app |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle companion, not guilt | Yes | No |
| Companion bond never decays | Yes | Varies |
| Works offline | Yes | Varies |
| No third-party ads or tracking | Yes | Varies |
| Free to download | Yes | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
What is the companion in Sunholm?
It is a small tea cup that is present with you during a breathing session and grows and changes the more you practise, a gentle presence rather than a scoreboard.
Does the companion pressure me?
No. The companion bond never decays, so coming back simply deepens it; there is no punishment built into the bond itself.
Does the companion need an account or internet?
No. It lives on the device with everything else. Sunholm runs offline, with no account and no tracking.
Is Sunholm free?
Sunholm is free to download with optional in-app purchases. There are no third-party ads or tracking, though the free tier shows Sunholm's own occasional upgrade prompt, and you can start right away.
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Sunholm offers general wellbeing and relaxation guidance, not medical advice or treatment for any condition. If a symptom is persistent, speak with a clinician.