Best offline breathing and meditation apps for iPhone
Last updated 2 June 2026
The best offline breathing and meditation app is one that runs entirely on your iPhone, so it works on a plane, on a trail, or abroad with no signal, and keeps your sessions private. Look for no account, no streaming, and an honest privacy label. Sunholm fits: it runs fully on the device, free to start.
What to look for
- Runs on the device: every technique and session works in Airplane Mode, with nothing streamed.
- No account: you start breathing without signing up.
- No tracking: an honest privacy label, so your practice stays yours.
- Free to try: so you can see if it fits before paying.
Why Sunholm fits
Sunholm runs entirely on your iPhone: nine breathing techniques, all paced with a calm visual, with no streaming, no account, and no tracking. It is free to start, with optional in-app purchases. It works the same in Airplane Mode as it does online.
How it compares
| What to look for | Sunholm | Streaming meditation app |
|---|---|---|
| Works fully in Airplane Mode | Yes | Often no |
| No account needed | Yes | Common |
| No tracking | Yes | Varies |
| Number of techniques | Nine | Varies |
| Free to start | Yes | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
Are there meditation apps that work offline?
Yes. Sunholm runs entirely on your iPhone, so every breathing technique works in Airplane Mode with nothing streamed.
How do I know if a breathing app works offline?
Try it in Airplane Mode. Before installing, an app that needs no account and reports a clean privacy label usually keeps everything on the device.
Does Sunholm need a connection?
No. Everything runs on the device, so it works with no signal and sends nothing about your sessions anywhere.
Is Sunholm free?
Sunholm is free to download with optional in-app purchases, and you can start breathing right away without an account. There are no third-party ads or trackers.
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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.