# Yoga breathing method vs Shut Eye

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yoga breathing method at 83% against Shut Eye's 25%. Yoga breathing method also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Shut Eye's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoga breathing method sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Shut Eye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shut Eye holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Yoga breathing method's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shut Eye's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yoga breathing method ships an update monthly, Shut Eye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoga breathing method | Shut Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-breathing-method/id1551528900/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丰 连](https://appshunter.io/developer/827784161) | [Zhuzhou Yiqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655498857) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoga breathing method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-breathing-method/id1551528900)

This app offers guided breathing exercises based on ancient yoga techniques to help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall health. Users can customize breathing patterns and durations for a personalized relaxation experience.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Stress reduction techniques, Improved concentration, Customizable breathing patterns, Health and immune system benefits, Assists with falling asleep

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold  Membership | $0.99 | per month |


### Shut Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310)

This app uses nature-inspired audio and visual experiences to promote relaxation, focus, and better sleep. It combines meditation, mindfulness, and immersive scenes to help users de-stress and improve their well-being.

**Highlights:** Nature sounds and visuals, AI-powered personalized soundscapes, Guided meditation and mindfulness, Focus and study modes, Relaxation and anxiety reduction, Over 200 immersive scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Immersive Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Immersive Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Brain FM PRO One Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro One Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro Annual | $19.99 | one-time |
| Immersive Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoga breathing method free?

Yoga breathing method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shut Eye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yoga breathing method or Shut Eye?

Shut Eye is rated higher. Yoga breathing method averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Shut Eye averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Yoga breathing method or Shut Eye have ads?

Yoga breathing method shows ads; Shut Eye does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yoga breathing method or Shut Eye?

Yoga breathing method ships an update monthly, and Shut Eye every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yoga breathing method was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shut Eye on October 2, 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.*