# Breathonics vs OxyZen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OxyZen at none against Breathonics's 11. OxyZen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Breathonics's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breathonics sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OxyZen asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Breathonics against 5.0 for OxyZen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathonics has 334 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Breathonics's written reviews are positive against 100% of OxyZen's.

Breathonics ships an update monthly, OxyZen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breathonics | OxyZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathonics/id1482262589/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxyzen/id6479008087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Silentmode Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482262588) | [BrainCo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148192149) |

## What reviewers say

### Breathonics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathonics/id1482262589)

This app offers gamified breathwork exercises to improve mental fitness and well-being in short sessions. It uses multi-sensory experiences and biometric data to provide personalized recommendations for rest, focus, or sleep.

**Highlights:** 40+ music & science-backed exercises, Real-time health metrics (heart rate, sleep), Personalized recommendations, Expert-led training programs, Community features, Gamified story mode with Web3 integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Tier Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Power Tier Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Power Tier Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Power Tier Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Power Tier Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual (1 Year) | $79.99 | per year |
| Power Tier Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app for sleep, rest, and relaxation
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 🧠 Helpful for mental fitness and well-being
- 💤 Great for powering up, powering down, and napping
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective breathing exercises and meditations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔌 Compatibility concerns with older devices
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Repetitive introductions in exercises
- 🤖 Lack of Android app availability

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Inability to end sessions and track progress
- Syncing issues with Apple Watch heart rate data

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced breathing exercises and levels
- Ability to skip introductions in exercises
- Integration with more wearable devices
- Expanded content library and exercise variety


### OxyZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxyzen/id6479008087)

This app uses an EEG-sensing headband to provide real-time neurofeedback for stress relief, better sleep, and improved focus. It offers personalized mindfulness plans, comprehensive reports, and guided meditations to enhance your mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Real-time neurofeedback, Comprehensive bio-data reports, Personalized mindfulness plans, Guided meditations and soundscapes, Group mindfulness practice, Gamified expert challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breathonics free?

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

### Is OxyZen free?

OxyZen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Breathonics or OxyZen?

OxyZen is rated higher. Breathonics averages 4.9 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while OxyZen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Breathonics or OxyZen have ads?

Breathonics shows ads; OxyZen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Breathonics or OxyZen?

Breathonics ships an update monthly, and OxyZen every 9 days. Most recently, Breathonics was updated on October 20, 2026 and OxyZen on October 11, 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.*