Comparison

Nafas vs Open Breathwork Meditation

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

Head to head
About

Nafas

This app guides users through slow breathing exercises to combat hyperventilation, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve sleep quality. It offers various levels based on your current breathing rate, including a specific mode for falling asleep.

Highlights
  • Slow breathing exercises
  • Anxiety and depression reduction
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Adjustable breathing levels
  • 4-7-8 sleep mode
  • Hyperventilation management
Features
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Our application is developed in order to reproduce exercices that will help your body come back to slow breathing, thus increasing CO2 and its protectives effects. Increasing CO2 and stop hyperventilation will help with anxiety, depression and all type of degenerative issue. It will also increase the quality of sleep which will have a direct impact on your regeneration and stabilize nervous system. Hyperventilation Repetitive stress trigger our body to breathe faster due to the emergency response. This is called Hyperventilation. Hyperventilation trigger anxiety which trigger more hyperventilation and all type of degenerative diseases (anxiety, depression, asthma, hypertension, hypothyroidism, gastritis, diabetes and others). Famous Ukranian Doctor Buteyko said : « Hyperventilation is the cause of all diseases of today ». The Application According to numerous studies, healthy people have slow breathing (around 6 per minute). In the preview document for exemple we can read : Slow respiration at 6 breaths per min was found to be optimal for improving alveolar ventilation and reducing dead space in both groups in terms of increased arterial oxygen saturation and ease and sustainability in terms of respiratory effort. Many other studies exist about that, and also several traditional rituals such as old Chinese Taichi where the main goal was to control your breath in order to feel well. The application provides large scale of level depending on your initial situation. If you are high hyperventilating and really anxious begin with low level (12 breaths per minute) and train with that until you feel confident. Then switch to the next level (11 breaths per minute) and continue this process until you reach slow breathing levels (6/7/8 breaths per minute). If your initial level is higher feel free to adapt yourself and train until you can slow your breath again. Sleeping Mode Anxiety is often characterized by over-stimulation of nervous system which can trigger panic attack caused mainly by hyperventilation. Dr. Andrew Weil has developed on the same principle a very helpful breathing technique to fall asleep and reduce stress at night : The 4 7 8 ! The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a breathing pattern developed by Dr. Andrew Weil. It’s based on an ancient yogic technique called pranayama, which helps practitioners gain control over their breathing. The 4-7-8 technique forces the mind and body to focus on regulating the breath, rather than replaying your worries when you lie down at night. Proponents claim it can soothe a racing heart or calm frazzled nerves. Dr. Weil has even described it as a « natural tranquilizer for the nervous system« . The method is simple : Breathe in 4 seconds, Hold breathe 7 seconds, Exhale 8 seconds until you free your mind, relax and sleep. References The association of panic and hyperventilation with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29787922/ Panic, hyperventilation and perpetuation of anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11131173/ Understanding Hyperventilation Syndrome https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/understanding-hyperventilation-syndrome Follow us Website : https://breathlifestudio.com/ Facebook : BreatheWithQuranApp https://www.facebook.com/breathewithquranapp/ Instagram : @breathewithquranapp https://www.instagram.com/breathewithquranapp/ Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Open Breathwork Meditation

Features
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Welcome to Open Breathwork Meditation, the app dedicated to helping you achieve mental clarity and transform your mindset through intentional breathing exercises. Immerse yourself in the soothing practice of box breathing, a technique renowned for relaxation and stress reduction. Open Breathwork Meditation is more than just an app; it is your companion on the path to a positive mindset. Our carefully curated breathwork sessions guide you through various exercises tailored to shift your mental state, promoting focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. Experience the calming rhythm of box breathing, fostering a deep sense of tranquility. Set your own pace as you engage in breathwork sessions designed to clear mental fog and enhance your focus. Explore a variety of breathwork practices, each crafted for stress relief, energy boosts, and holistic well-being. Track your progress and observe positive changes in your mindset as you consistently engage in breathwork exercises. Open Breathwork Meditation is your gateway to a more centered, grounded, and resilient self. Download now and embark on a transformative journey through intentional breathwork. Embrace the power of your breath to reshape your mindset and live a more balanced life.

Screenshots

Nafas4 screens
Open Breathwork Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open Breathwork Meditation at fortnightly against Nafas's every 3 months. Nafas's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Nafas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Open Breathwork Meditation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nafas ships an update every 3 months, Open Breathwork Meditation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nafas versus Open Breathwork Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNafasOpen Breathwork Meditation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBreathLifeChris Wakefield

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nafas

Subscriptions1
  • Premium mode Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium mode$5.99
1 purchases

Open Breathwork Meditation

One-time1
  • English$3.99

Questions

Is Nafas free?
Nafas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Breathwork Meditation free?
Open Breathwork Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nafas or Open Breathwork Meditation have ads?
Neither Nafas nor Open Breathwork Meditation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nafas or Open Breathwork Meditation?
Nafas ships an update every 3 months, and Open Breathwork Meditation fortnightly. Most recently, Nafas was updated on November 3, 2026 and Open Breathwork Meditation on November 4, 2026.

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