FivePointFive Reviews: Is It Legit?

Name: FivePointFive: Breathwork
Rating: 4.80319 (5086 reviews)

FivePointFive: Breathwork

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💪 Health & Fitness

Customer Experience

Positive experience57.9% of reviews

Neutral9.8% of reviews

Negative experience32.3% of reviews

~ Based on 164 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say about FivePointFive

Reviews of FivePointFive are mostly positive: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.8/5 from 5.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: great for daily breathwork, simplifying breathwork. Top complaints: can't log in, awful, subscription price. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

🚀Great for daily breathwork
🚀Simplifying breathwork
🚀Excellent intro to breathwork methods
🚀Low effort, high impact advantage
🚀Best way to do breathwork
🚀Massive impact on life
🚀Super functional and helpful
🚀Easy to use
🚀Amazing app!
🚀Saved my life
🚀Love it!
🚀Excellent breathing exercises
🚀Easy and effective
🚀Love the music!
🚀Found my flow
🚀Game changer
🚀Life saver
🚀Very useful!
🚀Highly recommend!
🚀Best breathwork app
🚀Easy to fit into my routine
🚀The best
🚀Another level
🚀Addicted
🚀Amazing new app!

Negative things

🐛Can't log in, awful
💰Subscription price
💰Cool app, high price
🐛Won't let me log in
💰No pricing transparency upfront
🐛Way too buggy
🐛Faulty
🔧Mid

Is FivePointFive Safe?

FivePointFive: Breathwork appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for FivePointFive is 96/100.

This assessment is based on 5,086 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.

Safety Analysis

95.5% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.7% of ratings suggest some concerns

2.8% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 5,050 App Store ratings for FivePointFive.

Is FivePointFive Legit?

FivePointFive: Breathwork appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FivePointFive is 68/100.

Based on 68 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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Ai models (“coaches”)

Was excited to use this app as it seems to be an advanced breathwork app. First session lasted less than 30 secs until I realised the “coaches” are ai generated. I’m all for ai to make things efficient but this was distracting and not for me as it lacked soul - which I love breathwork for as it’s a spiritual practice.

HHulky214

10 days ago

Response from developer

Hi, we're sorry to hear about your experience, but we wanted to clarify something important. All of our coaches are real people, not AI-generated models. Our classes feature real human coaches, and we're genuinely sorry this wasn't clear during your experience.

Subscription Pricing Without Subscription-Level Quality

For an app that says it “strives” to be affordable and premium, it really doesn’t feel like either.

The pricing is pushed as “$5.83/month,” but there isn’t actually a monthly option, you’re still paying quarterly or annually. The app itself mostly feels like the old online-course model: prerecorded workout and breathwork videos packaged into programs.

On top of that, it’s not very intuitive. I’ve had issues connecting my Apple Watch, and courses frequently stop or interrupt, which gets frustrating fast.

The concept is good, but at this price I’d expect a much smoother experience. Right now, it seems to strive more toward making me restart a course than delivering a premium one.

MManny_R7

15 days ago

Cool app

Really helps improve recovery!

TTooCool4JJ

20 days ago

So happy I found this app

It’s weird to see so many 1 star reviews on this because people claim it’s false advertising for a free app? This is the way that most legit apps work nowadays…and let me tell you- this app is amazing. I’m SO happy I found this. Unfortunately I don’t wear a health monitor of any kind, but let me tell you how much easier it is when I’m doing cardio (specifically workouts that are straining my CVS system), not only can I go harder for longer- I can do so with solely breathing through my nose. I HIGHLY recommend this app to anyone and everyone- especially those who feel like they’ve plateaued at their fitness level. Thank you FivePointFive, you’ve changed the game for me!!

SStockyLB

a month ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review — this genuinely means a lot to the whole team 🙏 Hearing that you’re able to push harder for longer and feel more in control of your breathing during cardio is exactly the kind of impact we built FivePointFive for. We’re really excited to keep supporting your progress — and there’s a couple of big releases coming this month that we are super excited about, so can't wait for you to experience those too! Thanks again! 😊

No free version, you have to pay

There is no free version of this app. It only gives you a 3-day free trail, and then it forces you to take a Quartly (49.99 every 3 months) or yearly (69.99 a year) subscription. No per month option. Especially now with everything so expensive, an app subscription is not necessary and most people can not afford those prices.

They should either make a per month option or a free version with ads. Don’t bother with this app

HHahgwnkd

a month ago

Had no idea what I was missing

After reading a book titled Breath, I realized there were some major things I was missing in my day-to-day breathing and specifically during my workouts. I found this app which not only helps raise my CO2 tolerance but also made me a plan that supports hrv recovery for after my workout. This helps my body get out of stress mode much quicker and activates my parasympathetic nervous system. I tried a few different breathing apps but this has been my favorite. I love the "sciencey bits" that explain how everything is working and why they do it the way they do. It also offered more of a challenge, and more results than any other one I've seen.

AAkmjg

a month ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review — we really appreciate it 🙏 It’s great to hear that FivePointFive is helping you build CO₂ tolerance, recover better after workouts, and understand the science behind what you’re doing. We put a lot of work into making the sessions both effective and educational, so hearing that the “sciencey bits” and the added challenge are making a difference genuinely means a lot to all of the team. We’re excited to keep supporting your progress! 💪

Forced Subscription

You have to sign up for a paid subscription. No free version of the app and this isn’t made clear until after you’ve entered lots of information.

PBPb foot bully

a month ago

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for the feedback. FivePointFive is a subscription-based app and we don’t currently offer a free version. All subscription options and prices are listed on the App Store under “In-App Purchases” before downloading the app. We also offer new members a free trial so they can explore FivePointFive before deciding whether to continue, with the prices and trial terms displayed during onboarding. We appreciate the feedback and will continue looking at ways to make this even clearer.

Great breath-work | annoying hosts

The breath-work itself has been great, however I find the (AI?) hosts to be extremely irritating (especially the ‘Jono’ character). Would love for a version without the hosts, simply with an explainer and guide animation. Cheers

MMoccaMiester

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, and great to hear you’re enjoying the breathwork! Just to clarify, our coaches aren’t AI — Jono and the rest of the team are real coaches and athletes. We appreciate that everyone has different preferences when it comes to coaching styles, which is why we’re continually expanding the range of coaches and classes available. We have some exciting new coaches coming soon, including collaborations with some pretty big names in sport, so hopefully you’ll find a style that’s a better fit for you. Thanks for being part of FivePointFive!

Good but technical aspects of the app can be annoying

I quite like concept. I cannot comment on any tangible results because I’ve not been as consistent as I’d like but it’s a good way to improve breathing during an exercise, as well as relaxing before going to sleep. That being said, I find the excessive haptics quite annoying, as well as the fact that I always have to remember to turn haptics off for each session. It would be good to have global settings to turn it off for all future sessions. Also the fact that I cannot repeat a class once it’s been marked as done is pretty annoying.

Pp4trycja

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the feedback, and great to hear you’re enjoying the concept! Just a quick note on the haptics — if you’re using the latest version of FivePointFive, your preference should now be saved automatically. So once you switch haptics off, they’ll remain off across all future classes rather than needing to be changed each time. If you’re still experiencing this after updating, please reach out to us at support@fivepointfive.com and we’ll look into it for you. Thanks again for the feedback and for being part of FivePointFive!

Very expensive beta

I like this concept, and I like some of the Breathwork classes. But the fact that they think it’s ok to charge that much money annually for what appears to me to be an app not really ready for prime time is absurd. I see reviews from a year ago saying there are random bugs…there still are. And most egregious, they only support Apple Watch, which frankly at this point at least in my world, no one really has anymore. If you have anything else, you have to go through this crazy connection process before EVERY class that I pretty much immediately gave up on. AND it appears that if you have an Oura, you’re out of luck, not even a workaround for you. Are these people for real? They’ve been promising this for quite awhile too, based on reviews.

It’s also, frankly, basically the same class morning and night. Yes slightly different teacher or whatever but I’m not sure ultimately what I’d be paying for that I couldn’t get by choosing two Breathwork YouTube videos and just doing them for free every day. Especially given their wearable situation.

I’ll do my trial, apparently it’s a miracle I got more than 3 days based on reviews. But I’ve already set it to cancel. This app frankly doesn’t deserve payment yet, and the fact that its team thinks this is ok is alarming.

Jjeharris9

2 months ago

Bloat

Download, spend a few minutes answering questions and then the app ask you to pay/ sign up for a subscription without even getting to try a sample class exercise or something. Yes I am aware i can subscribe and then cancel it without being charged but tired of companies and their subscriptions. If your product is worth it then let someone actually try a sample first

KKrogos178

2 months ago

Good concept but minimum commitments too expensive.

Agree with some of the other reviews that it’s a good concept but expensive to subscribe because of the minimum terms. Yes it may work out £6/7 a month but it’s a big commitment to pay the upfront fees & unaffordable to me at the moment which is a shame. Hopefully shorter term subscription offers in future.

XXxxchloexo

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. We completely understand that paying for a 90 day subscription upfront isn’t going to work for everyone, even where the monthly equivalent represents good value. As we continue to grow, we’ll have more opportunity to introduce shorter and more flexible subscription options in the future, and feedback like this is genuinely helpful as we consider those options. We really appreciate you liking the concept and hope we can welcome you to FivePointFive in the future 😊

Purple haze

Sensible and effective approach for improvement.

TTTwin Twisters

2 months ago

I had doubts but it’s awesome

I’ve always had trouble “breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth” when running so decided to give this a try and I am amazed. After 6 weeks of doing the recommended program running is easier, my average HRV is up by 15+ points, and my average RHR is down several. I also use the sleep-related sessions to fall asleep faster and get back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night. I really appreciate the practical focus on breathing separate from other issues or programs. Highly recommend it!

EEmmerthecat

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! ❤️ It's fantastic to hear that you've experienced improvements not only in your running, but also in your HRV, resting heart rate and sleep after consistently following the programme. We especially love that you mentioned the practical approach. Our mission has always been to make science-backed breath training simple, accessible and easy to fit into everyday life, so it's wonderful to hear that's been your experience. Thank you again for your support, and we're excited to be part of your journey. Happy breathing! 🙌

Mostly good, with some major performance bugs

Most of the workouts are good and seem to have helped with my running breath work. But since this app does not work with Garmin I have never been able to sync the hear rate feature (which is the metric used to measure progress) to it. It says it works with Garmin, but it have not ever once picked up my Fenix 8 or my hrm chest strap. I’d recommend finding free breath work on YouTube.

Nnopenottoday123

2 months ago

Great addition to my routine

Loving the guided sessions! Just started and can already tell the impact it has on my sleep o & recovery

Rredins_nosaj

2 months ago

Workout are becoming more easier

Have been using app and see that able to recover faster and breathing right during the workouts. In turn workouts are getting easier .. highly recommend to serious athletes looking to step up their game

RRenuB

2 months ago

I won’t give my payment info for a trial, deleted

Would have liked to try this for a week or two. I don’t sign up for subscriptions that take payment info upfront and then start automatically charging unless I cancel immediately. So I did not try it.

JJaspyroo

3 months ago

Please give a longer free trial

3 days is almost predatory before charging at least $50 for the program, especially where you often have to cancel 24 hours before to avoid the charge. I was excited to start but don’t want to risk only having 48 hours to get a feel for the program before deciding to commit or be on the hook for that charge. Please make it longer and I’d be happy to give it a shot.

TUTraynor U.

3 months ago

Very expensive and repetitive workouts

I was inundated with ads for this app, but there was only a 3-day free trial and you can’t pay monthly for the subscription. So, paying almost $50 for a quarterly subscription seemed ridiculous. I ended up trying it on a whim after a run. 30 days was enough to see that this is not worth the money for me. The first 30 days was mostly repeating the same 3-4 workouts every day. By the end of the first week, I knew the script for each workout by heart. You definitely do not need anyone coaching you through these workouts and saying, “You got this, team!” It was the most expensive app I’ve ever purchased, and I learned my lesson.

Ttheninjamanatee

3 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that FivePointFive didn't meet your expectations. Regarding the content, what you've described doesn't sound like the experience we expect our members to have. Your personalised programme should evolve over time and include a variety of sessions based on your goals and progress, so repeatedly seeing the same 3–4 sessions every day for 30 days certainly doesn't sound right. We'd genuinely love the opportunity to look into what happened and make things right. If you could email us at support@fivepointfive.com our team will investigate your programme, review what was served, and work with you to resolve the issue. In terms of pricing, we appreciate that subscriptions aren't the right fit for everyone. We offer a free trial so members can explore the app before deciding if it's right for them. While we do offer a quarterly plan, our annual membership is our most popular option and works out at just $7.49 per month. It includes unlimited access to our full library of classes, personalised programmes, wearable integration, live biometric tracking, AI coach feedback, and all future feature updates. We hope you'll give us the opportunity to investigate this further, as we'd love the chance to provide you with the experience we intended.