# Box breathing assistant vs DeskBud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskBud at none against Box breathing assistant's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box breathing assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DeskBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box breathing assistant | DeskBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-assistant/id1444860179/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **125** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [emmanuel orvain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308595) | [Eric Nicolas Reetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782781856) |

## 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 |


### DeskBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskbud/id6741082087)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box breathing assistant free?

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

### Is DeskBud free?

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

### Do Box breathing assistant or DeskBud have ads?

Neither Box breathing assistant nor DeskBud shows ads.

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