Our Story
About Respiro
A stress relief breathing app that detects stress before you feel it. Built by a solo developer in Ukraine, powered by science and AI.
Mission
Why Respiro exists
Stress is the health epidemic of our time. Over 75% of adults report moderate to high stress levels, yet most wellness apps respond only after you already feel overwhelmed. They wait for you to open the app, pick a session, and commit to 20 minutes of meditation.
Respiro takes a different approach. Instead of being reactive, it is proactive. The app quietly monitors 22 behavioral signals from your phone alone and detects stress patterns before they escalate. When confidence is high, it sends a gentle nudge with the right technique for the moment. Relief in 30 seconds, not 30 minutes.
No streaks. No guilt mechanics. No smartwatch required. Just science-backed techniques delivered at the moment you need them most.
Founder
Built by one person, for millions
Kostiantyn Vlasenko
Founder & Solo Developer
Kostiantyn spent over a decade leading product teams and engineering organizations. At Innovecs, he ran the blockchain unit, scaling it 4x and shipping a custom Layer 1 blockchain that powered a $76M game with over 500,000 daily active users.
But the constant pressure of the tech industry, combined with the reality of living in Ukraine during wartime, made stress management deeply personal. He saw that existing apps missed the mark: they required too much time, too much effort, and too many accessories.
So he built Respiro. Solo. In one month. Using AI as a force multiplier for a single developer. The result is an app with the polish of a funded startup but the soul of a personal project: every feature exists because it solves a real problem, not because a growth team optimized for engagement metrics.
Based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
What makes Respiro different
Built different, on purpose
Smart Stress Detection
22 signals across 7 sources: behavior, activity, sleep, circadian rhythm, breathing patterns, mood, and optional Watch biometrics. All computation happens on-device. Your data never leaves your phone.
26 Science-Backed Techniques
Breathing, body, and mind practices from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. Physiological Sigh, Box Breathing, Cognitive Reframing, Body Scan, Dive Reflex, and 21 more. Each backed by published research.
No Smartwatch Needed
Most stress detection apps require an Apple Watch or wearable. Respiro works from your iPhone alone by analyzing behavioral signals instead of heart rate. Watch support is optional, not mandatory.
LotusBloom Animation
A custom 120fps Metal GPU breathing guide that responds to your breath in real time. Not a looping GIF or a simple circle. A living, organic animation rendered by your phone's graphics processor.
Privacy First
All stress detection runs on-device. No data is sent to servers. No accounts required. No tracking. Your breathing patterns, mood data, and stress signals stay on your phone.
No Guilt Mechanics
No streaks to maintain. No shame notifications. No gamification designed to create anxiety about missing a session. Respiro is a tool, not a habit trap.
Try Respiro for free
5 techniques always free. Smart stress detection included. No account needed.