# Loóna vs Box Breathing

The clearest difference is monetization model: Box Breathing at free with in-app purchases against Loóna's subscription. Loóna's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 320). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loóna sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Box Breathing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Breathing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loóna has 27K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Loóna's written reviews are positive against 79% of Box Breathing's.

Loóna ships an update monthly, Box Breathing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loóna | Box Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loona-sleep-reduce-anxiety/id1465238901/reviews) | **[4.8 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 222 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loona Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465238900) | [STRV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330549300) |

## What reviewers say

### Loóna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loona-sleep-reduce-anxiety/id1465238901)

This app helps you disconnect from a stressful day and cultivate a positive mood for sleep. It offers immersive guided sessions combining relaxation, storytelling, and sounds to reset your mind and prepare you emotionally for rest.

**Highlights:** Disconnect from stress, Improve bedtime mood, Guided escape sessions, Activity-based relaxation, Immersive storytelling, Calming sounds, Integrates with Apple Health

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loóna Plus: 1 Month Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Legacy plan  Loóna Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loóna Plus Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Loóna Plus: 1 Year Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Loóna Plus: 1 Year Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Loóna Plus: 1 Year Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Loóna Plus: 1 Year Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Loóna Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Loóna Plus Membership | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with sleep and anxiety
- 🎨 Beautiful, immersive visuals
- 🎧 Calming narration and music
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🌙 Effective for falling asleep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Restricted to one sleepscape per night
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🤔 Confusing subscription options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Progress resets after updates
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- More free sleepscapes to try
- Ability to choose sleepscapes on demand
- Daytime relaxation activities
- More voice options for narration
- Ability to resume unfinished sleepscapes


### Box Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336)

Enhance your well-being with guided breathwork exercises. This app offers personalized sessions based on a breathing test, with categories for calm, sleep, focus, and energy. Experience immersive audio, haptic feedback, and sound cues for stress reduction and improved performance.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing test, Exercise categories (Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energize), Audio guide and sound cues, Haptic feedback, CO2 tolerance test, Stress and anxiety relief

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float PRO - Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $39.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $49.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $69.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loóna free?

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

### Is Box Breathing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loóna or Box Breathing?

Box Breathing is rated higher. Loóna averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Box Breathing averages 4.8 from 320 ratings.

### Do Loóna or Box Breathing have ads?

Neither Loóna nor Box Breathing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loóna or Box Breathing?

Loóna ships an update monthly, and Box Breathing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loóna was updated on November 8, 2026 and Box Breathing on November 3, 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.*