Your first session, in about a minute
- Feel it. On the first screen, tap “Feel it”: one full breath plays through the phone, so you know the sensation before anything else.
- Three quick questions. When you will use it, what you would like most, how much time you have.
- Your starting point. A suggested session based on your answers, for example 5 breaths a minute with Light Rain for sleep. You can change it anytime.
- Before you start. Lie down · phone on the breastbone · headphones.
- Start my free session. Breathe with the ripples, eyes closed.
- Session complete. You see the minutes and the pace you breathed at.
Why lie down with the phone on your chest?
Because you can feel the rhythm without looking or counting. Your hands rest, your eyes stay closed, and the vibration sits where you feel your breath move.
Why headphones?
The tone and sound bed are mixed to be heard close to the ear, while the vibration is felt through the chest. Pianissimo shows a reminder if no headphones are connected.
Lie down. Breathe with the swell. Your first session is free.
FAQ
What is free and what is paid?
Your first full session is free. After it, you choose a one-time purchase or a yearly plan to keep using every session length and pace.
Do I need an account?
No. Pianissimo has no sign-up and works offline.
What data does it collect?
The App Store privacy label is “Data Not Collected”.
Can I use Pianissimo if I have tinnitus?
Yes. Pianissimo comes from the makers of Tinnitus Relief App and was designed for people with tinnitus, and for anyone who wants a few quiet minutes before sleep or during a stressful moment. It is a breathing routine, not a medical product, and makes no claim about tinnitus itself. Keep the volume low.
Can I use it sitting up?
It is designed for lying down. Sitting reclined with the phone against your chest also works.
Which sounds are included?
11 calm sounds: Brown Noise, Pink Noise, Light Rain, Ocean Waves, Atlantic Waves, Deep Forest, Cat Purring, Heartbeat, Singing Bowl, Sleep Piano and Immersed.
Which languages?
29 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Turkish, Polish, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Romanian, Indonesian, Hungarian, Greek, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Malay, Russian and Catalan.
Is it on Android?
Not yet: iPhone for now. An Android version is in development.
Is Pianissimo a medical device?
No. Ask your doctor before breathing exercises if you have a heart, lung or breathing condition, or are pregnant.
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Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Before you start
A relaxation session, not a medical device. A phone contains magnets and radios: Apple advises keeping it away from implanted medical devices, so do not rest it on your chest if you have a pacemaker or defibrillator. If you are pregnant or have a heart or lung condition, ask your doctor first.