FivePointFive User Reviews

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No free tier subscription

Why can’t you provide free version?

Not upfront about pricing

It feels pretty scummy that I can’t see the price upfront

Edit: the developer said that the price is displayed when activating the free trial, which is true. However, it does not change the fact that you basically only get a sales pitch and zero information about the thing itself without going through a long onboarding process and also agreeing to pay money for it (activating a trial).
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Pay to breathe

Imagine having to pay to breathe, garmin can do the same for free lmao…

Response from developer

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. From your review, it appears you unfortunately didn't have the opportunity to experience the app, as FivePointFive is completely different. We offer a hyper-personalised performance breathwork platform that combines wearable biometrics, AI, and guided breathing protocols scientifically proven to improve endurance, recovery, sleep, stress resilience, and overall health. While Garmin offers some basic guided breathing exercises, that's very different from the performance training that FivePointFive provides. Today, tens of thousands of Garmin users have FivePointFive, making Garmin one of our largest wearable communities. If Garmin already provided the same experience, we simply wouldn't see that level of adoption from Garmin users. We appreciate that our app won't be for everyone, but we hope this helps clarify the difference for anyone considering it.

I’m sticking to it!

I love the short breathwork sessions and have finally found something I actually use regularly. Being able to do 4.5 minutes of practice allows me to build the habit and stay on track. Love the instructors and music and the app is easy to use.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your wonderful review 🙏 We're delighted to hear that the shorter sessions have helped you build a consistent habit. We designed the daily protocol to fit into even the busiest schedules because we know that consistency is what drives long-term results. It's also fantastic to hear you're enjoying the instructors, music and overall experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thank you for being part of the FivePointFive community—we're excited to continue supporting your journey and have plenty more exciting features and content on the way! 😎

Helpful guidance with a science-backed plan

I had a coach point out to me that you can live for up to a couple weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without air. Breathing well is critical not just for performance and growth but overall health.

So I’ve been interested in breath work for a while but it was hard to find a simple and clear process to follow to see actual results. Five Point Five has filled that void. I now have a plan to follow and the consistency is paying off. I just finished my 200th session and notice a difference in my runs as well as my rest and recovery. It takes daily commitment, but the commitment is worth the investment. If you’re looking to dial in your breathing and take your performance and health to the next level, commit to a 90-day session and do the work…you won’t regret it.
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Subscription Garbage

Literally everything is a subscription not. Keep your subscription garbage. I would’ve paid for a one time fee.

Getting started

There are seemingly too many questions to get started.

Cool app, overpriced

Can’t justify paying $90/year for this. Not enough variety, integrations with Garmin barely work, and frankly just not worth the price. Free trial was only 2 days.

Good classes; terrible app

There is minimal buffering on the app, if any. I can’t practice my breathwork in the car or on my commute, because it keeps stopping. Every other app has no problem. For example, Calm downloads an entire 10 minute meditation in roughly the first 19 seconds and therefore no problem. They have a lot of work to do on the app, but the breathwork classes are good for beginners. Too easy for experts, IMO.
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Too many questions before you sign up

Honestly, I haven’t even been able to try out the app yet. But it asks you a million questions before you can even sign up.

Great app

Very happy with this app. I like having the workout plan to motivate me to use it consistently. I’d like to see more intermediate and advanced sessions.

Breathe Better, Live Better

I'm really enjoying this app. I can feel the benefits of the different types of breathing exercises. I've known how important a breathing practice can be for a long time but have never been able make a habit of it until now. This app makes it easy to do breathing exercises.

Horrible watch app

The exercises are good, so I will suffer through the horrible watch app and pairing experience. Please fix the watch app so it pairs on the first attempt and reliably records heart rate

Performance 🆙

I’ve been using this app for roughly 3 months to improve my performance. I compete in runs, Hyrox and other endurance events. Ever since I started using this app my runs and other races have felt easier than before, I’m also running PR’s consistently as well 💪🏽

Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that you've been seeing improvements in both your running performance and endurance events, and even better that those improvements are translating into consistent PRs. We really appreciate your support and wish you the very best with your upcoming races.

I Had No Idea!

I never took this breathing stuff seriously until….I read an article that connected breathing exercises with improved HRV. So i decided to give 5.5 a shot. To my surprise, the exercises work. My HRV has increased from the low 30s to the low 40s! This after 100 days of exercise. I’m sold!!!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We love hearing stories like this. An increase in HRV from the low 30s to the low 40s is fantastic progress, and it's great to hear you've experienced the benefits firsthand after 100 days of practice. Thank you for being part of the FivePointFive community, and congratulations on the results you've achieved so far!

Give it time

It took me being consistent for over 2 months to really see the benefit in my HRV in particular. It’s helped me sleep better and recover better

Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate you highlighting the importance of consistency. While many members notice benefits quickly, many of the most meaningful improvements in areas such as HRV, sleep and recovery tend to build over weeks of regular practice. It's fantastic to hear that you've seen improvements in both your HRV and sleep quality, and we're grateful to have you as part of the FivePointFive community 😊

Excellent

I love that my progress can be measured using the Bolt score, and that this measure is included in the app. I am so pleased to have gone from a score of 10 to 50 - I didn’t think I would ever improve that much. I find the app easy to use and effective.

Response from developer

Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. A BOLT score improvement from 10 to 50 is an incredible achievement and a testament to the power of consistent practice. We love hearing from members who are able to track meaningful progress over time and see the improvements reflected in their breathing and overall wellbeing. We're also delighted to hear that you're finding the app both easy to use and effective. Thank you for being part of the FivePointFive community, and congratulations on your progress so far!

Game changer!

We’re halfway through 2026 and downloading FivePointFive remains the single best thing I’ve done for myself this year. Nearly 200 classes in, I’m now breathing comfortably (through my nose!) on my runs as well as better managing my anxiety as it arises. This app is a game changer for your physical AND mental health - double duty I honestly didn’t expect. The training is simple, effective, science-based, and all guided by genuinely likable coaches who almost seem to become friends you look forward to checking in with each day. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for this incredible review. Hearing that FivePointFive has had such a meaningful impact on both your running and your wellbeing is exactly why we do what we do. Nearly 200 classes is an amazing achievement, and it's fantastic to hear that you're now breathing comfortably through your nose on runs while also feeling better equipped to manage anxiety when it arises. We're especially grateful for your kind words about our coaches. Creating a science-backed experience that feels personal, supportive and enjoyable has always been a core part of our mission. Thank you for your commitment, your support, and for being such an important part of the FivePointFive community 😊

Total scam! Said three days free and was charged immediately! Total bait and switch

Definitely pretty shady no three free day trial like it says in the ad for the app. I was charged immediately even though it said you would not pay anything today.

Bait and switch

Bait and switch ad that talks about a month trial when the app only offers three days. No discussion of what the app offers to determine what I might actually be paying for before I put in credit card info.