# Peaceful vs Sym Breathing

The clearest difference is rating: Sym Breathing at 4.9 against Peaceful's 4.0. Sym Breathing also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). Peaceful's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sym Breathing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Peaceful asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sym Breathing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sym Breathing has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Peaceful's written reviews are positive against 94% of Sym Breathing's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peaceful | Sym Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful/id1439804455/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-breathing-hrv-coherence/id6575391114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Di Chiara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281529504) | [Daniel Lubbers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354) |

## What reviewers say

### Peaceful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful/id1439804455)

This app offers a variety of sounds for relaxation and guided breathing exercises. Customize your listening experience with adjustable settings for sound and screen brightness. Achieve greater tranquility with personalized relaxation tools.

**Highlights:** Variety of relaxation sounds, Guided breathing exercises, Customizable listening settings, Adjustable screen brightness, Personalized relaxation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sym Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-breathing-hrv-coherence/id6575391114)

This app offers guided breathwork to help you achieve a calm and balanced state. It uses a steady 5.5-second inhale/exhale rhythm to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Features include customizable cues, daily affirmations, and a night mode for sleep.

**Highlights:** Guided 5.5-second inhale/exhale rhythm, Customizable audio, visual, and haptic cues, Daily affirmations for positive mindset, Night mode for reduced blue light, Seamless audio integration with other apps, Effortless session initiation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peaceful free?

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

### Is Sym Breathing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peaceful or Sym Breathing?

Sym Breathing is rated higher. Peaceful averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sym Breathing averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Peaceful or Sym Breathing have ads?

Neither Peaceful nor Sym Breathing 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.*