# The Breathing App vs Program Peace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Program Peace at none against The Breathing App's 4. Program Peace also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). The Breathing App's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 10). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Breathing App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Program Peace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Program Peace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Breathing App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Breathing App | Program Peace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-breathing-app-calm-daily/id1285982210/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/program-peace/id1604224763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breathing App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710222009) | [ANOTHER REALITY STUDIO, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165080267) |

## What reviewers say

### The Breathing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-breathing-app-calm-daily/id1285982210)

This app guides users through scientifically-backed breathing techniques to promote calm, reduce stress, and improve focus and sleep. It offers both free and premium features, including various breathing ratios and calming sounds.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Resonance Frequency technique, Stress and anxiety reduction, Improved focus and sleep, Minimalist design with calming sounds, Works with screen off, Free core features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with relaxation and meditation
- 🎶 Calming audio and visuals
- 💤 Aids in falling asleep
- 🧠 Improves focus and concentration
- 🤝 Recommended by therapists and yoga instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🔇 No longer plays audio in background
- 🕰️ Limited session duration without subscription
- 🤯 Confusing UI changes after updates
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/visual sync issues
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to change breathing ratios

**Requested features**

- Custom breathing ratio options
- Haptic/vibration feedback
- Apple Health integration
- Longer session durations
- More background/visual options


### Program Peace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/program-peace/id1604224763)

This free app guides users to optimize their breathing patterns for reduced tension and anxiety. It helps users learn deeper, longer breaths scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, improve mood, and enhance focus. The interface is clean, with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Customizable breathing intervals, Preset breathing rates, Breath counter, Mindfulness minutes tracking, History and progress tracking, Optional breath holds, Apple Health Kit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Breathing App free?

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

### Is Program Peace free?

Program Peace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Breathing App or Program Peace?

Program Peace is rated higher. The Breathing App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Program Peace averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do The Breathing App or Program Peace have ads?

Neither The Breathing App nor Program Peace shows ads.

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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.*