Course plan vs WatchBreath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Course plan
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This Course Schedule app is very easy to use. Just tap any editable block to Add, Delete or Edit. You can also set the course background to any color you like.
WatchBreath
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WatchBreath is a focused breathing coach for Apple Watch that helps you find calm in minutes. Follow gentle visuals and precise haptics through guided patterns designed for focus, relaxation, and better sleep, no phone needed. - Key patterns: Box (4‑4‑4‑4), Wind Down (4‑7‑8), and Deep (6‑0‑6). - Clear guidance: A soothing orb expands/contracts with color‑coded phases and a smooth countdown. - Refined haptics: Inhale starts and ends faster with a linear feel; exhale is smoother and slower—so you can follow with eyes closed. - Session timer: Choose 3, 5, 10 minutes, or go infinite; auto‑stop when time is up. - On‑wrist control: Adjust pattern, duration, and haptic intensity right from Settings on your watch. - Progress cues: See phase countdown and track completed breathing cycles in each session. - Thoughtful integration: Uses watch capabilities to stay responsive during sessions; no sign‑in, no ads. Whether you want a quick reset between meetings, a pre‑sleep routine, or a daily mindfulness habit, WatchBreath makes it effortless to breathe better. Anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WatchBreath at every 3 weeks against Course plan's every 36 months. Course plan's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Course plan ships an update every 36 months, WatchBreath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Course plan | WatchBreath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi-Cheng Liao | Tom Azaria |
In-app purchases
Course plan
No in-app purchases
WatchBreath
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Course plan free?
Is WatchBreath free?
Do Course plan or WatchBreath have ads?
Which is updated more often, Course plan or WatchBreath?
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