# TrueCoach vs Box breathing

TrueCoach and Box breathing both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Box breathing's written reviews are positive against 41% of TrueCoach's. Box breathing also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). TrueCoach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (35K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TrueCoach asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TrueCoach against 5.0 for Box breathing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrueCoach has 35K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of TrueCoach's written reviews are positive against 100% of Box breathing's.

TrueCoach ships an update every 3 weeks, Box breathing every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueCoach | Box breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecoach/id1439127794/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrueCoach, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262004848) | [Aleh Kasaryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779272829) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecoach/id1439127794)

This platform empowers fitness coaches to streamline client management and deliver personalized training. It offers tools for creating custom workouts, tracking progress, and direct client communication, allowing trainers to focus on coaching.

**Highlights:** Custom workout builder, Exercise video library, Client messaging, Workout scheduling and tracking, Progress metric monitoring, Nutrition logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coaching
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to upload videos
- 🤝 Good for 2-way communication with coach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unstable
- 👎 Poor user experience after recent update
- 💤 Drains battery life
- 📝 Difficult to log workouts and review history

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not uploading properly
- Workout data not saving
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Scrolling and navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Health/Watch
- Ability to edit/rearrange workouts
- Better workout tracking and data visualization
- Improved video upload functionality


### Box breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186)

This app guides you through structured breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It utilizes the box breathing technique with timed phases and haptic feedback to help you achieve a calmer state in minutes. Ideal for unwinding, resetting, or improving sleep.

**Highlights:** Box breathing technique, Guided breathing exercises, 3 distinct modes (Calm, Balance, Sleep), Haptic feedback, Built-in metronome, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly with trial | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrueCoach free?

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

### Is Box breathing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrueCoach or Box breathing?

Box breathing is rated higher. TrueCoach averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Box breathing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TrueCoach or Box breathing have ads?

Neither TrueCoach nor Box breathing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrueCoach or Box breathing?

TrueCoach ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box breathing every 8 days. Most recently, TrueCoach was updated on October 2, 2026 and Box breathing on September 20, 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.*