Anxiety reliefGround5: 5-4-3-2-1 Calm
A guided 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise for anxious moments.
Independent app studio
Small, calm apps for the moments that matter.
We make focused iPhone and Android apps for falling asleep, steadying an anxious moment, bedtime with little ones and caring for your dog. Free to start, simple to use, never noisy.
The collection
Apps for everyday life.
Each one does a single thing carefully. All are free to download on iPhone and Android.
Anxiety relief
Sleep storiesNocturn Tales: Sleep Stories
Boring-on-purpose bedtime stories for busy adult minds.
Dog careKynera: Dog Breed Scanner
Identify your dog’s breed from a photo, then track how they grow.
Kids’ bedtimeLullio: Audio Bedtime Stories
Personalised bedtime audio stories where your child is the hero.
Need a moment right now?
Free calm tools, right in your browser.
A guided breathing exercise and a 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise. No download, no sign-up.
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Ground5
A guided 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise for anxious moments.
- Guided 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding exercise
- Calming breathing pauses between each phase
- Gentle haptic feedback for tactile guidance
- Start instantly with no sign-up or setup
Also lovedLearn more about Nocturn Tales →
Nocturn Tales
Boring-on-purpose bedtime stories for busy adult minds.
- Low-stimulation stories with no cliffhangers, conflict or twists
- Narration that gradually fades into ambient sound
- Mix rain, fireplace, forest, train and other night sounds
- A growing collection of stories written for bedtime
How we build
About the studio →Useful before impressive.
One job, done well
Each app solves a single, familiar problem — falling asleep, steadying an anxious moment, bedtime with little ones, understanding your dog. No feature sprawl.
Calm by default
Soft visuals, clear words and as few taps as possible, because people often reach for our apps when their attention is already stretched.
Fair to start
Every app is free to download and try, and we avoid subscriptions wherever we can. Paying should feel like a choice, not a toll.
From the journal
All articles →Guides for calmer days and nights.
Anxiety & stress
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety: 10 Simple Exercises That Work in the Moment
Ten physical, mental and soothing grounding exercises you can use anywhere — from the 5-4-3-2-1 method to slow-exhale breathing — and how to pick the right one when anxiety spikes.
Sleep guides
Can’t Sleep Because Your Mind Is Racing? 10 Things That Actually Help
Why your brain gets loud the moment your head hits the pillow, and ten practical ways to quiet it — from a 10-minute worry list to boring sleep stories.
Anxiety & stress
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like? Symptoms and How to Ground Yourself
The physical and mental signs of a panic attack, how it differs from rising anxiety, what to do while it is happening, and when to get urgent help.
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