# Open vs Box breathing

Open and Box breathing both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Box breathing's written reviews are positive against 60% of Open's. Open's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Open against 5.0 for Box breathing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 18K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Open's written reviews are positive against 100% of Box breathing's.

Open ships an update weekly, Box breathing every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | Box breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 299 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) | [Aleh Kasaryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779272829) |

## What reviewers say

### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254)

This app offers guided breathwork, meditation, and movement classes designed by neurobiology experts. It aims to help users regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and foster personal growth through a blend of science and spirituality. Practice anytime, anywhere with daily new classes and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork techniques, Daily meditation sessions, Mindfulness-based movement classes, Progress tracking and reminders, Expert-designed curriculum, On-demand class library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life changing
- 🤗 Transformative experience
- 🌟 High-quality classes
- 💫 Beautiful app design
- 🙌 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 📞 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not showing in Apple account
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for classes
- More free content options
- Apple Watch app integration
- Better search and discovery
- Progress tracking and analytics


### Box breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186)

This app guides you through structured breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It utilizes the box breathing technique with timed phases and haptic feedback to help you achieve a calmer state in minutes. Ideal for unwinding, resetting, or improving sleep.

**Highlights:** Box breathing technique, Guided breathing exercises, 3 distinct modes (Calm, Balance, Sleep), Haptic feedback, Built-in metronome, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly with trial | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

Open 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, Open or Box breathing?

Box breathing is rated higher. Open averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Box breathing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Open or Box breathing have ads?

Neither Open nor Box breathing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open or Box breathing?

Open ships an update weekly, and Box breathing every 8 days. Most recently, Open was updated on September 24, 2026 and Box breathing on September 20, 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.*