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PulseWave · iOS

Breathe, Meditate,
Rest Better.

A science-backed wellness app built around the three pillars that research shows matter most — breath, mind, and sleep. 33+ breathing patterns, guided meditations grounded in peer-reviewed science, sleep stories, and a real-time HRV measurement you can do with just your phone camera.

PulseWave is a wellness app, not a medical device. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

PulseWave app showing breathing guide, heart rate, stress level, and streak counter
33+
Breathing patterns
30+
Guided meditations
8
Night Journey stories
9
Languages supported
Three Pillars

Built around what science
says actually works.

Every session in PulseWave is tied to published research. No filler content, no vague promises — just techniques that have been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen focus.

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Breath

33+ breathing patterns for nervous system regulation. Box Breathing, Cyclic Sighing, 4-7-8, Coherent Breathing — from beginner to advanced.

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Mind

Guided meditations for sleep, stress, focus, and compassion. Signature sessions grounded in CBT-I, Yoga Nidra, NSDR, and progressive muscle relaxation.

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Sleep

Night Journeys — 8 guided imagery sessions designed to carry your mind away from thought and into rest. Three paths: Fast Sleep, Late Mind Reset, Deep Recovery.

A complete wellness toolkit.

Breathwork Library

33+ scientifically-backed patterns

From the Stanford-validated Cyclic Sighing to traditional Box Breathing, every technique is categorised by difficulty, purpose, and the research behind it. A visual breath orb guides you through each inhale, hold, and exhale — with haptic feedback that keeps you in rhythm.

  • Box Breathing, 4-7-8, Cyclic Sighing, Coherent, and 29+ more
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced difficulty
  • Visual orb guide with haptic feedback
  • Set an intention before each session
Breathing guide interface

Camera Coherence

Measure your HRV with just your phone

Place your fingertip on the rear camera. PulseWave uses remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) to detect subtle colour changes and calculate your cardiac coherence score — no wearable hardware needed. The measurement runs entirely on-device.

  • Real-time heart rate variability (HRV) measurement
  • On-device processing — nothing leaves your phone
  • Coherence score informs breathing recommendations
  • Premium feature — no external hardware required

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Coherence Score — High

Custom Sound Mixer

Build your perfect soundscape

Layer up to 4 audio tracks simultaneously — colour noise, binaural beats, nature sounds, and ambient tones. Adjust each track independently with a built-in equaliser. Save up to 999 presets for one-tap access.

  • Delta-range binaural beats for deep relaxation
  • Brown noise, soft rain, 488 Hz pure tone, and more
  • 4 simultaneous tracks (Premium) / 2 (Free)
  • 999 saveable presets

Sound Mixer

Brown Noise
Binaural
Soft Rain
Alpha Layer
Sleep Studio

Night Journeys.

Eight guided imagery sessions designed to carry your mind away from thought and into rest. Each journey is written and voiced to induce sleep naturally — no counting sheep required.

Forest at Dusk

Walk through a quiet woodland as the last light fades.

Shore at Low Tide

Listen to waves retreat across smooth pebbles and wet sand.

The Night Train

Settle into a sleeper carriage as the countryside rolls by.

Mountain Cabin

Firelight, pine scent, and falling snow outside the window.

Desert Stars

Lie on warm sandstone and watch constellations wheel overhead.

River Houseboat

Gentle rocking, lapping water, and the hum of a quiet engine.

Library After Hours

The smell of old books, ticking clocks, and perfect silence.

Cloud Garden

Drift through a landscape of soft cloud formations at twilight.

Three sleep paths: Fast Sleep (10 min) · Late Mind Reset (20 min) · Deep Recovery (45 min)

Structured Programs

Not just sessions. Journeys.

Multi-week guided programs that build on each other. Start with a free program and progress at your own pace.

Free

Sleep 7

7-day entry course. Build a bedtime routine that actually works.

Free

Energy 7

7-day morning activation. Breathwork-first routines to start your day.

Premium

Anxiety 10

10-day breath-first protocol for managing anxiety patterns.

Premium

Stress 14

14-day full reset. Combine breathing, meditation, and sleep in one program.

Premium

Focus 30

30-day performance course. Sharpen attention and sustain deep work.

Pricing

Free to breathe. Premium to go deeper.

Free

$0

Core wellness, forever free.

  • All 33+ breathing patterns
  • Micro-meditations (1-3 min)
  • Base sound library & colour noise
  • Sleep 7 & Energy 7 programs
  • Daily journal & mood tracking
  • Streak tracking with badges
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Premium

Premium

$9.99/month

Or $49.99/year (save 58%). 7-day free trial.

  • Full meditation library (30+ sessions)
  • Camera Coherence HRV measurement
  • Custom Sound Mixer (4 tracks)
  • All 8 Night Journeys
  • Advanced programs (Anxiety, Stress, Focus)
  • Multi-modal combined sessions
  • Full streak history & data export
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FAQ

Common questions.

No. PulseWave is a wellness and lifestyle app. It has not been evaluated or approved by any health authority. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.
Place your fingertip over the rear camera and flash. PulseWave uses remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) to detect subtle colour variations in your skin caused by blood flow. From this, it calculates a cardiac coherence score. The entire measurement runs on-device — no photos or data are stored or transmitted.
Yes. Journal entries are stored on-device only. Camera data is never recorded or shared. Analytics and crash reporting are opt-in and can be disabled at any time in Settings. PulseWave does not track your location, does not use IDFA, and does not run ads.
Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. Go to Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → PulseWave → Cancel. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal. You keep Premium access until the end of the paid period. Your data is never deleted when you downgrade.
PulseWave supports English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. The interface, session descriptions, and program content are all localised.
Yes. Breathing sessions, saved sound presets, and key meditations work fully offline. Some content may require an initial download. Journal entries and streaks are always available offline.

Start breathing better today.

Download PulseWave free. Premium features available via in-app subscription with a 7-day free trial.

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