StillMind
Meditation & breathing · iOS app
Stress relief
in 60 seconds.
Your mind never stops. Until now.
In short
One minute that tells your nervous system: all is well.
StillMind is an iOS app for meditation and stress relief in 60 seconds, built by Dennis Willimsky in Karlsruhe, Germany, and on the App Store since March 2026. It is made for people with a full day who need something that works right in the moment of stress: an SOS mode for acute stress, ten guided breathing techniques such as box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and diaphragmatic breathing, seven focus paths for sleep, focus and emotions, and ten programmes. The Base plan is free with three sessions a day, an account is optional, there is no advertising, and the app speaks 16 languages.
The problem
You keep going.
But at what cost?
24/7
Constant stress became normal
Reachable, booked up, wired: when was your mind last truly quiet? For many, stress is no longer the exception but everyday life. Most only notice when the body sends warning signs: tension, sleep problems, irritability.
20min+
Meditation apps overwhelm
20-minute meditations, courses, accounts, subscriptions. When you are acutely stressed you have neither the time nor the patience. The barrier is too high — so nothing happens.
60s
Your nervous system needs less
Slow, controlled breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system — the part responsible for rest. That is exactly what StillMind is built for: open, breathe, carry on.
Why now
Stress doesn’t wait until you have time.
Every day without a pause is a day tension keeps building. The difference between “someday” and “today” is one minute.
Without a tool
- You notice stress only when your body goes on strike
- In the evening your thoughts go round in circles
- In the stressful moment you reach for your phone or coffee
- “I should meditate sometime” stays a resolution
With StillMind
- One tap when it gets tight — 60 seconds later you are calmer
- A steady breathing rhythm that quiets the mind
- An exercise you can do anywhere, unnoticed
- A habit that sticks because it costs only a minute
You risk nothing
The Base plan is free forever: three sessions a day, SOS included. No credit card, no ads, account optional.
Ready quickly
Download, open, set up briefly, breathe. You don’t need an account — signing in is optional.
Confirmed by users
14 App Store ratings, all five stars. Many tried Headspace or Calm before.
For the real moment
SOS mode is included in the free plan. You have it with you before you need it.
Once instead of a subscription
Premium Life costs €99 once at the early-bird price instead of the regular €149 — everything, forever.
16 languages
Interface and voice guidance come in 16 languages — from German and English to Japanese and Hindi.
On a computer?Point your iPhone camera at the code.The app
Built for the moment
it gets too much.
01 — SOS mode
One tap when it gets too much.
Acute stress, anger, panic, overwhelm: the SOS button sits right on the home screen. You pick your state and the app guides you for 60 seconds. No account, no waiting.
02 — Focus paths
Say what you need. Not how much time you have.
Everyone needs something different right now. You pick the topic and StillMind picks the matching exercise.
03 — Library
Ten breathing techniques. Each in one minute.
Not inventions of the app but established techniques: box breathing is used by Navy SEALs, 4-7-8 breathing comes from Dr. Andrew Weil, diaphragmatic breathing is standard in psychotherapy and stress medicine.
04 — The session
A circle. Your breath. Nothing else.
The breathing circle guides you through each phase: inhale, hold, exhale, rest. It grows and shrinks in rhythm. No thinking needed, just follow.
05 — Progress
Your calm, made visible.
The statistics dashboard shows minutes, streaks, weekly goals and the journal. Without an account your history stays on the device.
Meditation
Meditation that fits your day.
You don’t need to know how to meditate. You only need to breathe. StillMind gives you a circle to follow — in the morning, in between, in the evening.
A clear start
One minute after waking, before your phone sets the tone.
Meditation in 60 seconds → In betweenReset between meetings
When your head is full: four cycles of box breathing, 64 seconds.
Try the breathing exercises → EveningWind down
Focus path “Fall asleep better”, 4-7-8 breathing and the “Evening ritual” programme.
Sleep meditation →How a session goes
What happens in 60 seconds.
One SOS session in StillMind. The curve is the breathing pattern of box breathing: in, hold, out, hold.
- 0 s
One tap
SOS on the home screen. No menu, no login, no choosing from a hundred courses.
- 4 s
Inhale
The breathing circle grows, you follow. Four seconds through the nose.
- 16 s
First cycle
Your breathing has slowed from around 15 to roughly 4 breaths per minute.
- 48 s
Rhythm
Counting occupies your attention. The carousel of thoughts has less room.
- 60 s
Carry on
Session done. One minute, not twenty. Back to your day.
Features
Few features.
The right ones.
SOS mode
One tap for acute stress, panic or anger. The app guides you straight to the right exercise.
Learn more → PathsFocus paths
Seven topics from stress and sleep to thought stop — pick yours, StillMind picks the technique.
Learn more → Breath10 breathing techniques
Box breathing, 4-7-8, diaphragmatic breathing and more — guided, with soundscapes and voice.
See the exercises → ProgressStats & reports
Journal, weekly goals, monthly and annual reports — your calm, made measurable.
Learn more →Reviews
5.0 stars.
Not by accident.
14 ratings on the German App Store, all five stars (as of October 2026). Verbatim excerpts below, in the original language.
„StillMind ist das erste das ich wirklich benutze weil man keine Energie investieren muss um anzufangen.“
Unglaublich gut„Endlich eine die ich nicht nach 3 Tagen lösche. Ich hab Headspace und Calm ausprobiert, beide zu aufwändig für den Alltag. StillMind ist das erste das ich wirklich benutze weil man keine Energie investieren muss um anzufangen.“
Endlich mal was das funktioniert„StillMind ist anders weil es gar nichts von dir verlangt. Du öffnest die App, atmest kurz, fertig. Kein Programm dem du folgen musst, kein Gefühl dass du es falsch machst.“
The benefit of simplicity„This is the first one I actually use consistently. The UI is clean, calm and not distracting at all, which already makes all the difference.“
Hätte nicht gedacht dass ich sowas nutzen würde„Kein esoterischer Quatsch, keine nervige Musik die man nicht abstellen kann einfach eine klare Anleitung zum Runterkommen.“
Tolle App„Ich hab StillMind in so einem Moment geöffnet ohne große Erwartung. Und es hat tatsächlich geholfen. Nicht weil es magisch ist sondern weil es einen zwingt kurz innezuhalten und zu atmen.“
Positiv Minimalistisch„Simples Konzept zum runterkommen, Benachrichtigungen helfen dranzubleiben. Top app“
Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen„Kein unnötiger Schnickschnack, einfach kurz runterfahren und wieder klar werden. Hat mir schon oft geholfen.“
Besser als erwartet„Simpel, keine Ablenkung, einfach starten und atmen. Nutze sie jetzt regelmäßig nach der Arbeit.“
Sehr gute App„Habe die App jetzt seit 2 Wochen und nutze sie täglich. Sie hilft mir wirklich runterzukommen an stressigen Tagen.“
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5.0 of 5 · 14 App Store ratings · Base free · no account · no ads
Stress test · 30 seconds
How much stress is your
body really carrying?
Five questions, one honest number. You find out right away where you stand — and what you can do about it in the next minute.
How often do you feel tense or under pressure?
How well can you switch off in the evening?
How often do your thoughts circle without you being able to stop them?
Do you feel tension in your body — neck, jaw, shoulders?
How often do you deliberately take a break during the day?
Your quick result
0 /100
In the green
Your stress level seems well regulated right now. To keep it that way, a small daily routine pays off — one minute is enough to hold the habit.
Elevated — your body is speaking up
You are carrying noticeable tension. This is the point where short breathing breaks help most: 60 seconds several times a day, before it builds up.
High — time to counteract
Your answers suggest persistently high strain. Start with one minute now — and if this has been going on for weeks, please also talk to your doctor.
Take the full stress test (8 questions, with load profile) → ·
The comparison
StillMind vs. Headspace and Calm
Headspace and Calm are platforms with courses, sleep stories and programmes. StillMind does one thing: bring you down in 60 seconds.
| StillMind | Headspace | Calm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant start, no account | ✓ | — | — |
| SOS mode for acute moments | ✓ | — | — |
| Sessions from 60 seconds | ✓ | from 3 min | from 3 min |
| One-time purchase available | ✓ 99 € | — | — |
| Price per year | 59 € | 57,99 € | from €38.99 |
As of October 2026, prices per German App Store; the Calm price varies by offer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Why StillMind exists
“When I became a father in 2024, I had daily stress and no time. Every app wanted an account, a subscription and 20 minutes from me first. I just wanted 60 seconds of calm — no onboarding, no account. So I built StillMind.”
Dennis Willimsky · Founder · Karlsruhe · The full story
Pricing
Fair. Transparent.
No forced subscription.
Base
0 €
Free, forever
- 3 sessions a day · 1 minute each
- SOS instant help included
- 1 programme & 1 breathing exercise
- Apple Watch & widget
ProPopular
59 €per year
7-day free trial · equals €4.92/month
- Unlimited sessions · choose 1–10 min
- All breathing exercises & programmes
- 90-day history, export & monthly reports
Premium LifeEarly Bird
99 €once
instead of €149 · everything, forever, no subscription
- Everything in Pro — permanently, no subscription
- Sleep mode, annual report (PDF), AI quarterly analysis
- All future features
Is StillMind free?
Yes. The Base plan is free forever: three sessions a day of one minute each, SOS instant help, diaphragmatic breathing and the “7-day reset” programme. Pro (€8.99/month or €59/year with a 7-day free trial) or Premium Life (€99 once) unlock more.
Do I need an account?
No. The app is fully usable without signing in. Optionally you can sign in with your email address to back up your data when you change devices.
What is SOS mode?
SOS mode is instant help for moments of acute stress, anger, panic or overwhelm. One tap on the home screen is enough: you pick your state and the app guides you through the matching breathing exercise in 60 seconds. SOS mode is included in the free Base plan.
Is StillMind a meditation app?
Yes — with a deliberately narrow focus. StillMind offers guided short meditations on the breath: you follow a breathing circle, usually for 60 seconds. There are no long courses, talks or sleep stories. More on the Meditation in 60 seconds page.
Does StillMind work offline?
Yes, all core exercises work fully offline. Only optional background music may be loaded from external addresses.
How is StillMind different from Headspace or Calm?
StillMind is built for instant calm: SOS mode, sessions from 60 seconds, no account, no ads and a one-time purchase as an alternative to a subscription. Headspace and Calm offer far more content such as courses and sleep stories but require registration — for many, that breadth is exactly the hurdle in a stressful moment.
Knowledge
Understand what works.
From the blog (in German): meditation and breathing techniques with origin, evidence and instructions.
Get started
60 seconds.
No account. Free.
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