# State vs 90 Day Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: 90 Day Challenge at 5.0 against State's 3.9. 90 Day Challenge also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). State's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. State sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 90 Day Challenge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

90 Day Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: State has 129 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

State ships an update every 8 months, 90 Day Challenge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | State | 90 Day Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/90-day-challenge-resettr/id6743643363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My State](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449322495) | [John Kevin Basco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803746571) |

## What reviewers say

### State

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496)

This app offers guided breathing exercises designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. It personalizes exercises based on your needs and adapts over time, utilizing neuroscientific principles for effective self-regulation.

**Highlights:** Customizable breathing exercises, Visual and auditory guidance, Adaptive algorithm, Progress tracking, Neuroscience-based methods, State-shifting exercises

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Protocols (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Protocols (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and clean interface design
- 🎯 Effective breathing exercises for anxiety and stress management
- 🔄 Adaptive algorithm that adjusts difficulty based on user improvement
- ⚡ Quick, short exercises easy to incorporate into daily routine
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and immersive audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($30-35/year) compared to competitors
- 🐛 Audio/sound glitches and synchronization issues
- 🐛 Subscription recognition failures after payment
- 🐛 App crashes and requires frequent restarts
- ⚠️ Limited content (only 6 core breathing exercises)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/metronome randomly stops or becomes out of sync with visuals
- Sound doesn't work without app restart
- Subscription payment processed but app doesn't recognize access
- Difficulty adjustment buttons (easier/harder) don't change exercise timing
- Algorithm doesn't properly adjust exercises based on max exhale test

**Requested features**

- Customizable exercise duration (10-20 minute sessions)
- Apple Watch compatibility
- HealthKit/Health app integration for mindful minutes tracking
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Custom breathing pattern creation


### 90 Day Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/90-day-challenge-resettr/id6743643363)

Build lasting habits with a personalized 90-day program tailored to your lifestyle and goals. This offline-first app offers custom tasks for sleep, water, exercise, and more, with progressive challenges and visual progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized 90-day habit program, Customized daily tasks, Progressive difficulty, Offline functionality, Visual progress tracking, Focus on sleep, water, exercise, and screen time

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly - Bonus | $4.49 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is State free?

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

### Is 90 Day Challenge free?

90 Day Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, State or 90 Day Challenge?

90 Day Challenge is rated higher. State averages 3.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while 90 Day Challenge averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do State or 90 Day Challenge have ads?

Neither State nor 90 Day Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, State or 90 Day Challenge?

State ships an update every 8 months, and 90 Day Challenge monthly. Most recently, State was updated on September 16, 2026 and 90 Day Challenge on September 10, 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.*