Why we built this
Most breathing and meditation apps ask you to set up, browse, and configure before you can start — exactly when panic makes that impossible. Airu is a focused panic-attack relief tool for teens and young adults: it routes you to the right technique, starts fast, and keeps Emergency Mode free forever — one tap from the widget.
We care about relief in under a second, language that sounds like your life (exams, presentations, Sunday dread), and a pricing model that doesn’t punish people who need help most. No ads. Ever.
What you get at a glance
Core benefits
⚡ Relief when you can’t browse
Skip the menu spiral. Emergency Mode and in-app Coherent Breathing work offline, without an account, and without a subscription.
🎯 The right technique, not a catalog
Acute panic, social anxiety, and morning dread route to different patterns (4-7-8, box, coherent, and more) so you’re not guessing under stress.
📱 Feels like your world
Teen and young-adult scenarios — before an exam, about to present, after an argument, can’t sleep — each with a recommended session length and technique.
🤲 Ethical pricing
Choose a yearly price that feels fair. Lower tiers help teens who need access; higher tiers fund development. Apple Family Sharing on iOS.
🔒 No ads in a crisis
We will never show an ad while you’re mid-panic. Session data stays on your device by default; no selling your anxiety story.
Key features
Emergency Mode
- Lock screen widget (iOS WidgetKit / Android home widget) opens a session in under a second.
- Always Coherent Breathing — the forever-free technique, hardcoded for crisis moments.
- No auth, no paywall — works for guests and subscribers the same way.
- Works offline — no internet required to start breathing.
Guided breathing session
- Animated breathing circle with phase words and counters you can follow eyes-closed.
- Haptic guidance on phase changes and session complete (optional in Settings).
- 1 / 3 / 5 minute durations for everyday sessions; Emergency starts immediately.
- Five techniques: 4-7-8, Physiological Sigh, Box, Coherent, and 4-4-6.
Anxiety types & home
- Acute Panic / Social Anxiety / Morning Dread — quick chips and a dedicated selector.
- Recommended card based on your setup and habits (Coherent for guests).
- Streak visibility on Home so the habit stays visible without guilt trips.
- Learn tab — free modules and FAQ to understand techniques without a paywall.
Teen scenario library
- Browse free — see exams, presentations, panic starting, Sunday dread, and more.
- Tap to breathe unlocks with subscription (Context Gate — fair pricing, not a surprise wall).
- Each scenario maps type, technique, and duration so you don’t configure under stress.
Progress, mood & share
- Streak, weekly sessions, mood trend, heatmap after you start logging sessions.
- Mood check-in after sessions (unlocks with subscription).
- Share a calm moment — optional post-session card for everyone; streak/milestone shares for subscribers.
- Guest progress stays local until you create an account and sync.
Privacy & trust
- Dark, calm UI — designed to feel discreet, not like a loud wellness brand.
- Account optional — first session before we ask you to sign up.
- Secure auth when you want it (email, plus Apple on iOS / Google on Android).
- No ads, no data brokerage pitch — see our Privacy Policy for details.
Free vs subscribed — in plain language
Emergency Mode, Coherent Breathing, full onboarding (all five techniques while you set up), the Learn tab (six modules + FAQ), and browsing scenarios are free. A subscription unlocks the other techniques, scenario sessions, progress depth, mood check-in, and milestone sharing. Pricing is pay what you can: yearly from $9.99–$29.99 (recommended Fair Value $19.99) or $2.99/month. Apple Family Sharing is supported on iOS; Google Play subscriptions are not shareable the same way.
| Guest (free) | Subscribed | |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Mode | Always free — Coherent Breathing from widget or home | |
| Coherent Breathing (in-app) | Always free | |
| Onboarding | All 5 techniques while setting up | |
| Learn modules | Always free — 6 short reads + FAQ (no paywall) | |
| Other techniques (4-7-8, sigh, box, 4-4-6) | Locked — open pricing when you tap | Unlocked |
| Scenario library | Browse free; session needs a plan | Tap → start session |
| Progress & streak charts | Empty if no sessions; habit gate after you start | Full charts + milestone share |
| Mood check-in | Opens pricing | Available after sessions |
| Share session complete | Available after onboarding | |
| Ads | Never | |
| Pricing | — | $9.99–$29.99/yr or $2.99/mo Cancel anytime. Family Sharing on iOS. |
In plain words
Panic Attack Relief Airu
Perfect for
- Teens (14–17) dealing with test anxiety, social pressure, or sudden panic.
- Young adults (18–24) who find Calm/Headspace too slow or too expensive when anxiety hits.
- Anyone mid-spiral who needs one tap from the widget — not a meditation library.
- People who hate ads in wellness apps and want pay-what-you-can instead of a hard wall.
- Families on iOS who want to share a subscription via Apple Family Sharing.
Getting started
- Download Panic Attack Relief Airu from the App Store or Google Play (or start from calmingaura.net).
- Start breathing — setup is optional; you’re in a session in two taps.
- Add the Emergency Mode widget to your home screen when you’re ready.
- Create an account after your first session if you want streaks and sync (or continue as a guest).
- Unlock more only when you want specialized techniques, scenarios, or progress — choose a yearly price that feels fair.
Airu doesn’t replace therapy or clinical care. If you’re experiencing ongoing anxiety or a mental health crisis, please speak with a healthcare professional or local emergency services.
Breathe when it actually hits
Same app for iPhone and Android. Emergency Mode always free.
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