# State vs Same

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Same at 100% against State's 50%. Same also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). State's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 6). 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 Same sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Same 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of State's written reviews are positive against 100% of Same's.

State ships an update every 8 months, Same every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | State | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 37 MB | 138 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) | [Shawn Khodai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850547122) |

## 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


### Same

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552)

This app helps you monitor your food intake, calories, macronutrients, weight, and fasting periods. It offers features like barcode scanning, meal logging, and progress tracking to support your fitness goals without added stress.

**Highlights:** Track calories and macros, Scan food barcodes, Log meals and snacks, Track weight, steps, and fasting, Set daily calorie goals, Estimate calories from photos, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Same Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Same Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is State free?

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

### Is Same free?

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

### Which has better reviews, State or Same?

Same is rated higher. State averages 3.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Same averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do State or Same have ads?

Neither State nor Same shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, State or Same?

State ships an update every 8 months, and Same every 5 days. Most recently, State was updated on October 5, 2026 and Same on October 6, 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.*