# Breathing Exercises vs Neumo

The clearest difference is ads: Neumo at none against Breathing Exercises's shown. Neumo also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Breathing Exercises's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 3). 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 Neumo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neumo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathing Exercises has 3.5K 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 100% of Neumo's.

Breathing Exercises ships an update monthly, Neumo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breathing Exercises | Neumo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-exercises-breathe-plus/id1106998959/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neumo/id6748102847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 148 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Tane Langton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792259855) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Neumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neumo/id6748102847)

Enhance your well-being with guided breathing exercises and immersive soundscapes. This app offers various techniques for stress relief, sleep, and focus, with customizable guides and habit-building tools to support your practice.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises (Box, 4-7-8, Coherent), Binaural beats and soundscapes, Visual, vibration, and voice guides, Habit building and progress tracking, Timed sessions for morning, afternoon, and evening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neumo Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Neumo Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breathing Exercises free?

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

### Is Neumo free?

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

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

Neumo is rated higher. Breathing Exercises averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Neumo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Breathing Exercises or Neumo have ads?

Breathing Exercises shows ads; Neumo does not.

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

Breathing Exercises ships an update monthly, and Neumo every 4 days. Most recently, Breathing Exercises was updated on November 6, 2026 and Neumo on October 30, 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.*