DOTS.bike vs Breathing Pattern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DOTS.bike
This smart GPS device enhances cyclist safety with an intelligent brake light and fall detection. It alerts contacts with GPS coordinates in case of an accident and can detect if the bike has fallen. The device features a long-lasting battery and Bluetooth recognition for easy monitoring.
- Intelligent brake and rear light
- Fall detection with help alerts
- GPS coordinates for emergency contacts
- Fallen bike detection algorithm
- Bluetooth recognition and geolocation
- Long-lasting, rechargeable battery
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DOTS.bike, the all-in-one essential safety device for cyclists. DOTS.bike isn’t just a brake light. It’s an advanced bike safety solution, which offers both convenience and protection in a simple, lightweight and easy-to-use smart GPS. DOTS.bike firmly attaches to your bike’s seat, letting you enjoy a range of features - including: - Intelligent brake and rear light, which helps keep you visible in all traffic and weather conditions - Advanced motion sensors, which detect impact and send help alerts including GPS coordinates to contacts - in the event of a fall - A fallen bike algorithm that alerts you if your bike falls - Instant Bluetooth recognition and geolocation Plus, DOTS.bike has a long-lasting battery. Whenever you’re running low, simply remove the Power-Light and charge, while the Tracker lets you continue monitoring your bike. Reconnect, and you’re all ready for your next journey.
Breathing Pattern
This app guides users through breathing exercises to improve their respiratory patterns. It includes a questionnaire to assess current breathing habits and educational content on effective breathing techniques. The goal is to enhance lung function and physiological balance for overall well-being.
- Guided breathing exercises
- Customizable duration and speed
- Breathing pattern questionnaire
- Learn 'Good Technique'
- Improve lung effectiveness
- Enhance physiological balance
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Let this App help you to improve your breathing pattern. Follow the breathing exercises and set the duration / speed that is right for you. Take the questionnaire to become more aware of your breathing pattern. Learn about ‘Good Technique’ to move air in and out of the chest with the minimum of effort and the right muscles. Make your lungs more effective and improve balance of your bodies physiology, helping you to live and feel well. Made in partnership with: physiotherapyforbpd.org.uk & citrusapps.co.uk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Breathing Pattern at 100% against DOTS.bike's 0%. Breathing Pattern also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). DOTS.bike's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Breathing Pattern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathing Pattern has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DOTS.bike's written reviews are positive against 100% of Breathing Pattern's.
DOTS.bike ships an update every 6 weeks, Breathing Pattern every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOTS.bike | Breathing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KNOBS SRL | Citrus Apps |
Customer experience
DOTS.bike
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In-app purchases
DOTS.bike
No in-app purchases
Breathing Pattern
No in-app purchases
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