# Box Breathe vs Breathwork

The clearest difference is price: Breathwork at Free against Box Breathe's $1.99. Breathwork also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Box Breathe's advantage is ratings volume (508 vs 35) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Breathwork is free to download; Box Breathe costs $1.99 up front. Box Breathe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Breathwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Box Breathe against 4.8 for Breathwork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Breathe has 508 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Box Breathe's written reviews are positive against 54% of Breathwork's.

Box Breathe ships an update every 3 weeks, Breathwork every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Breathe | Breathwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathwork-guided-breathing/id1541812251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **508** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Triasunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347597120) | [WHM Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704814340) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Breathe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides guided breathing exercises and meditation tools to help users relax, manage stress, and improve sleep. It offers customizable sessions with visual and haptic feedback, progress tracking, and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable breathing modes (classic and free-form), Session timer with cycle or duration settings, Siri voice and haptic feedback, Weekly session planning and reminders, Progress tracking with detailed stats, Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring, Dark Mode themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percussion Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strings & Bells Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Highly customizable breathing patterns
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Useful haptic feedback and sound options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Screen turns off on Apple Watch during use
- 🔋 Sound not working on some devices
- 💡 Limited preset options (only 5)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or stopping unexpectedly during use
- Preset options not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer Apple Watch models
- Sound and vibration features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load more than 5 presets
- Option to disable sound and keep only haptic feedback on Apple Watch
- Improved Apple Watch integration to prevent screen from turning off
- Guided audio cues or voice prompts for the breathing cycles


### Breathwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathwork-guided-breathing/id1541812251)

Discover proven breathing techniques to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve sleep. This app offers guided exercises and customizable patterns to help you achieve better focus and overall well-being. Practice anytime, anywhere, with a calming interface and no data tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Anxiety and stress relief, Improved sleep quality, Customizable breathing patterns, Progress tracking calendar, Personalized training reminders, 100% Ad-Free experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Breathe free?

Box Breathe costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Breathwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Breathe or Breathwork?

Breathwork is rated higher. Box Breathe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Breathwork averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Box Breathe or Breathwork have ads?

Neither Box Breathe nor Breathwork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Breathe or Breathwork?

Box Breathe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Breathwork every 6 weeks. Most recently, Box Breathe was updated on November 11, 2026 and Breathwork on November 3, 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.*