# Box breathing assistant vs StepMaxx Pedometer

The clearest difference is ads: Box breathing assistant at none against StepMaxx Pedometer's shown. Box breathing assistant also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 StepMaxx Pedometer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box breathing assistant | StepMaxx Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-assistant/id1444860179/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **124** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [emmanuel orvain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308595) | [App Advisory](https://appshunter.io/developer/657096670) |

## 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 |


### StepMaxx Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmaxx-pedometer/id6813194971)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Espresso | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frappé | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box breathing assistant free?

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

### Is StepMaxx Pedometer free?

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

### Do Box breathing assistant or StepMaxx Pedometer have ads?

StepMaxx Pedometer shows ads; Box breathing assistant does not.

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