# Breathing Exercises vs Breathing Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Breathing Exercises at 84% against Breathing Timer's 0%. Breathing Exercises also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 3). Breathing Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breathing Exercises sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Breathing Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Breathing Exercises holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathing Exercises has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Breathing Exercises's written reviews are positive against 0% of Breathing Timer's.

Breathing Exercises ships an update monthly, Breathing Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breathing Exercises | Breathing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-exercises-breathe-plus/id1106998959/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-timer/id1632192478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Jens Boje](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501315216) |

## What reviewers say

### Breathing Exercises

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-exercises-breathe-plus/id1106998959)

This app offers guided breathing patterns for relaxation, meditation, and breath training. Visualize your breath with customizable inhale, exhale, and hold times. Track your progress and integrate with HealthKit for mindful minutes.

**Highlights:** Full screen breath visualization, Guided and free-form sessions, Customizable inhale/exhale/hold times, Usage history tracking, HealthKit integration, Custom themes and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Usage History | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Customizable breathing settings
- 👍 Helpful for medical procedures
- 👍 Effective for relaxation and focus
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden change to paid-only version with no notice
- 🐛 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Ads disrupt the breathing experience
- 🐛 Inability to adjust breath timings without paying
- 🐛 App stops abruptly in the middle of a breath

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Upgrade functionality not working
- Ads freezing the app
- Breath timings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom breathing patterns
- Integration with heart rate variability apps
- Apple Watch app
- Darker color schemes for nighttime use
- Metronome feature


### Breathing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-timer/id1632192478)

This app guides users through scientifically-proven breathing exercises to promote relaxation, stress management, and well-being. It features multiple techniques with audio cues and visual animations for a personalized, mindful experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple breathing exercises (4-2-4, 4-7-8, Box, HRV), Calming audio cues, Visual breathing animations, Personalized practice customization, Scientifically backed techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breathing Exercises free?

Breathing Exercises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Breathing Timer free?

Breathing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breathing Exercises or Breathing Timer?

Breathing Exercises is rated higher. Breathing Exercises averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Breathing Timer averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Breathing Exercises or Breathing Timer have ads?

Breathing Exercises shows ads; Breathing Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Breathing Exercises or Breathing Timer?

Breathing Exercises ships an update monthly, and Breathing Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Breathing Exercises was updated on September 25, 2026 and Breathing Timer on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*