Comparison

Forest Bathing Life vs CalmFlowApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Forest Bathing Life

This app offers guided practices and a community to help you reconnect with nature, combat stress and anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Explore programs like guided walks, meditations, and a nature sound library to integrate forest bathing into your daily life.

Highlights
  • Guided forest bathing walks
  • Virtual Group Circles
  • Nature Sound Library
  • Inner Nature meditation audios
  • Community board messaging
  • Track nature-calm feelings
Features
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Humanity is facing a global crisis which stems from our disconnection from the natural world. Many of us suffer from a “nature deficit” as we spend more and more time indoors. With time spent in nature decreasing, many of us are suffering from stress and anxiety. And with that stress comes inflammation: the root of so many ailments and illnesses. We must break free of this cycle! Nature is always here for you. What you need is a practice, a guide who reminds you and teaches you and a community to help you CONNECT TO NATURE. So much of nature connection is the time we allow ourselves to be outdoors and in a special state of mind. Give yourself this time. The app can help you prioritize this practice above all other distractions that come in this busy modern life. I want to guide you to create a different routine, a different way of seeing and interacting with the world that is new but deeply familiar. There is so much awe, so much simplicity, complexity, beauty and intrigue waiting for you to discover when we slow down and simply notice. The practice of forest bathing is the path that awaits you. With 8 years of experience and having helped over 1,500 people around the world with developing an understanding and practice of forest bathing, I've designed the app to deepen your relationship to the natural world by establishing and integrating the practice of Forest Bathing into your daily life. Would you like to connect to nature while taking care of your wellbeing while combating those feelings of stress and anxiety? Are you ready to take the steps towards feeling more peace and connection with nature with this transformative practice? Then this is your time! Programs included in the app (that is constantly expanding like the universe): -The Forest Bathing Life Drop-In Sessions -6-Week Forest Bathing Experience -Nature Sound Library -30-Day Sit Spot Celebration Features include: -Guided forest bathing walks -Virtual Group Circles -Guided sit spots -Inner Nature meditation audios -Community board messaging -Track your nature-calm feelings daily -Virtual LIVE forest bathing walks May the forest be with you! Duncan INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of Forest Bathing Life is free of charge. Should you use Forest Bathing Life app to access in-app content, we offer one of the following options: Free plan(s) - available to subscribe free of charge. Subscription based plan(s) - a recurring payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. One-time purchase based plan(s) - a payment will be charged to your credit card only once. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

CalmFlowApp

Features
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Transform Anxiety Into Calm—One Breath at a Time CalmFlow helps you reduce stress through science-backed breathing techniques. No meditation experience needed. Just open the app and breathe. WHY CALMFLOW WORKS Research shows that controlled breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, your body's natural relaxation response. Instant: Feel calmer within minutes. Always Available: Use it anywhere, anytime. Scientifically Proven: Techniques backed by clinical research. 5 EXPERT TECHNIQUES Box Breathing: Used by Navy SEALs for focus under pressure. 4-7-8 Breath: The natural "tranquilizer" for sleep. Physiological Sigh: Stanford-backed instant stress relief. Extended Exhale: Perfect for managing panic moments. Resonance Breathing: Deep heart rate variability optimization. BEAUTIFUL VISUALS & SOUNDS 3 Animated Themes: Geometric, Blooming Flower, and Liquid Flow. 6 Immersive Soundscapes: Ocean, Rain, Binaural Beats, and more. Apple Intelligence: Personalized insights powered by on-device AI. Privacy First: No accounts. No data collection. No cloud. "Why pay $70/year for a breathing timer? Get lifetime calm for $4.99." "Based on the physiological sigh, the fastest way to lower your heart rate." "The first breathing app that uses Apple Intelligence to track your mood patterns locally." PRIVACY & VALUE No Subscriptions: One-time purchase for lifetime access. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Forest Bathing Life4 screens
CalmFlowApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalmFlowApp at none against Forest Bathing Life's shown. Forest Bathing Life's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forest Bathing Life sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and CalmFlowApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forest Bathing Life versus CalmFlowApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest Bathing LifeCalmFlowApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuncan MurdochGregory Hogan

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Forest Bathing Life

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • One Time Subscription$8.99
  • One Time Subscription$39.99
1 purchases

CalmFlowApp

One-time1
  • CalmFlow One-Time Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Forest Bathing Life free?
Forest Bathing Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmFlowApp free?
CalmFlowApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forest Bathing Life or CalmFlowApp have ads?
Forest Bathing Life shows ads; CalmFlowApp does not.
Which is updated more often, Forest Bathing Life or CalmFlowApp?
Forest Bathing Life ships an update every 2 months, and CalmFlowApp every 2 months. Most recently, Forest Bathing Life was updated on October 3, 2026 and CalmFlowApp on October 2, 2026.

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