Stress Releaser Meditation for Android
Some pointers to make this better: More breath speeds (as suggested by users over a year ago). Update interface and run spell check. I would recommend this product to friends and family but it is embarrassing to recommend something that has spelling errors in the instructions. This might be a compatibility issue with my phone, the gong signaling inhale/exhale only rings for two breaths. Then I must watch the screen for the remainder of the session. Additional options for the audio cue would be appreciated.
I have incessant migranes, tremors, and other issues. It was suggested that I do neuro biofeedback treatments. Sadly, they were discontinued due to being unable to get access. I discovered the stress eraser for which I paid $139 free shipping and handling. I started using that and my tremors and migranes decreased. My daughter started having issues, so I gave her my stress eraser. I discovered (quite by accident) the Stress Releaser this year. It is far easier to use than the stress eraser. I paid the $4.49, and decided to try it. Each session is 15 minutes. When I take my finger off of the camera lens ... the heart beat goes on for four minutes. But it does eventually 'flat line'. Hence the reason for the 'four' star (and not five star review). As a result of using the Stress Releaser as instructed, I no longer have the tremors in my hands at all. My migranes are gone within four minutes of using the Stress Eraser. It helps with focus, and meditation. But as I just said, it helps with far more (if used correctly). Also, the Stress Releaser (as I said is far cheaper than the Stress Eraser( which btw is no longer being manufactured)).
Audio track has very poor quality. It is actually very distracting. Especially when using headphones. At the moment I was using HTC One M9.
Using nexus 5, marshmallow, this app turns on my flashlight. Let me change how many breaths I do, make the visual more interesting, and let me win points, please.
A much cheaper solution to an otherwise very expensive software program based on the same principles. Two suggestions for you for improvement.... it would be great to be able to access previous graphs in the history tab rather than just a table of results. I'd like to compare my rhythm from one session to the next to see improvement, such as how long does it take me to settle into coherence. Also, please proofread and edit your text! Great work though, well done. And thank you.
The instruction page on my phone (HTC One X) is black text on almost fully black background. Impossible to read.
In reply, it seems there are exceptions; no one is the same. I would make better use of this app with options for 2 to 4 bpm. 4.5 to 6 bpm feels like race car driving to me for an app that's designed to calm? Using a time stamped counter app, using my most comfortable breath, the start time was 4 bpm. After 5 min, it was 3 bpm.
Checked back in with this app after a long break after upgrading to Lollipop. I love the calmness achieved from aligning breathing and heart beat.
Works extremely well...virtually the same as $150 stress eraser devise (which is no longer available)
The get it!
Hands warm!
This app uses the phone's camera to do what much more sophisticated systems provide for more than 20 times as much cost. The user interface could definitely be improved, but the core functionality is solid and terrific for anyone who wants a simple, highly portable, accurate way of measuring their heart rate variability. I compared the readings to those from a HeartMath emwave device, and find them to be entirely consistent.
Worked well on my nexus 5 on kitkat. Now after the upgrade to Lollipop it just hangs on a black screen after I press the start or training buttons.
Wonderful App providing accurate biofeedback data. A great way to practice and to measure the results of daily meditation. Never been able to afford a biofeedback device. Now I have one for just a small fee on my phone. Happy Days!
This app does just what it says. After only one 15min session I was more relaxed than I have ever been while trying to meditate or deep breath. A must buy for those who get stressed easy
Wonderful App providing accurate biofeedback data. A great way to practice and to measure the results of daily meditation. Never been able to afford a biofeedback device. Now I have one for just a small fee on my phone. Happy Days!
Wonderful App providing accurate biofeedback data. A great way to practice and to measure the results of daily meditation. Never been able to afford a biofeedback device. Now I have one for just a small fee on my phone. Happy Days!
The app guides your breathing to a target rate while monitoring your heart rate and measuring HRV. Along with the visual display of heart rate, the information is summarised as a "score" which gives you a measure of progress toward a daily target of "stress release points" (my term, not the developer’s). So you get breath based guided meditation, biofeedback and a measure that contributes toward a daily target, using the device's camera, no external sensors needed. The update to version 1.2 fixed the minor issues I had with 1.1 and I now have nothing to fault. I can’t find anything else that does so much in one package.
While the graphics may not be "HD" the core function is solid. Detection is accurate and training sessions feel just as effective as the three seperate HRV biofeedback machines I have used for years and paid hundreds for. Being able to set both the length of the session and the breathing rate beats all those machines for only five bucks. Needs history tracking with backup/export, real time pulse and heart rate display, and a graphical facelift. Then it will be the best HRV training tool around.
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The app is probably great for most people. However I think that a big part of your target market like runners, other athletes, experienced meditators, people who have used this app long enough, etc. will want to breathe at a much slower pace. I cannot comfortably take a full breath or even box breathe using the slowest setting. I would give the app 5 stars and use it daily if this issue were corrected. I would like to see 1 BPM as an option or better yet be able to enter a number with my keypad.