# Box breathing assistant vs Shut Eye

Box breathing assistant and Shut Eye both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Box breathing assistant's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shut Eye's. Box breathing assistant also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box breathing assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shut Eye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 breathing assistant against 4.7 for Shut Eye. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box breathing assistant has 121 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Box breathing assistant's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shut Eye's.

Box breathing assistant ships an update weekly, Shut Eye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box breathing assistant | Shut Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-assistant/id1444860179/reviews)** | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [emmanuel orvain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308595) | [Zhuzhou Yiqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655498857) |

## What reviewers say

### Box breathing assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-assistant/id1444860179)

This app guides you through a calming breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety. It helps you control your breathing rhythm to improve focus and promote relaxation. Regular practice can lead to deeper relaxation and increased awareness of your diaphragm.

**Highlights:** Guided box breathing cycles, Stress and anxiety reduction, Improved focus and concentration, Promotes relaxation, Abdominal breathing guidance, Customizable breath duration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account / Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Account / Year | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shut Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310)

This app uses nature-inspired audio and visual experiences to promote relaxation, focus, and better sleep. It combines meditation, mindfulness, and immersive scenes to help users de-stress and improve their well-being.

**Highlights:** Nature sounds and visuals, AI-powered personalized soundscapes, Guided meditation and mindfulness, Focus and study modes, Relaxation and anxiety reduction, Over 200 immersive scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Immersive Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Immersive Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Brain FM PRO One Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro One Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro Annual | $19.99 | one-time |
| Immersive Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box breathing assistant free?

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

### Is Shut Eye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box breathing assistant or Shut Eye?

Box breathing assistant is rated higher. Box breathing assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Shut Eye averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Box breathing assistant or Shut Eye have ads?

Neither Box breathing assistant nor Shut Eye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box breathing assistant or Shut Eye?

Box breathing assistant ships an update weekly, and Shut Eye every 2 weeks. Most recently, Box breathing assistant was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shut Eye on October 2, 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.*