Glimp vs BreathWell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Glimp
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Glimp helps you to catch your breath. We improve burn-out recovery, with guided breathwork for home. Habituate mindful breathing with our Pebbles, through haptic & audio feedback. Our science based breathing exercises help the body to naturally unwind. Bio-sensors inside the product monitor the effect on your body. See progress in your personal recovery or work together with your therapist. A (therapy) companion device, to breathe out your burn-out.
BreathWell
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BreathWell is a calm, beautifully simple breathing app. No noise, no pressure, no streak guilt โ just a quiet place to breathe, settle, and feel a little more like yourself. Designed in a warm Japandi style, every session pairs a gentle on-screen visual with soft haptic cues, so you can follow your breath without watching a timer. SIX PATHWAYS FOR HOW YOU FEEL โข Relax โ let the day loosen its grip โข Sleep โ a slow, soft path into rest โข Focus โ one task, one breath, begin โข Energy โ a warm, steady morning lift โข Stress Relief โ rake the inner garden smooth โข Meditation โ sit with what is, gently OVER 100 GUIDED BREATHING SESSIONS From a one-minute reset to longer practices, each session uses a proven breathing pattern โ including box breathing and the 4-7-8 method โ to slow you down or wake you up. BREATHE WITH YOUR EYES, NOT A CLOCK Six original visuals โ Ocean Wave, Moon Cycle, Focus Orb, Rising Sun, Sand Garden and Floating Lantern โ expand and contract with your breath. Optional nature sound and haptic cues let you practice with the screen down. A GENTLE CHECK-IN Tell BreathWell how you feel and it quietly suggests a pathway that fits the moment and the time of day. No tracking, no judgement. SEE YOUR PRACTICE TAKE SHAPE A soft view of your streak, minutes and weekly rhythm โ encouragement, never pressure. ONE KIND REMINDER An optional daily nudge in the early evening, automatically skipped on days you've already practiced. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. Everything stays on your device. Nothing is collected or shared. BREATHWELL PRO Unlock the full library of 100+ sessions and every breathing visual. โข Monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase โข Cancel anytime Three sessions in every pathway are free, forever. โ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://amsterdamfuturelabs.com/apps/breathwell/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glimp at none against BreathWell's 3. Glimp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). BreathWell's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BreathWell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Glimp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glimp ships an update fortnightly, BreathWell every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glimp | BreathWell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glimp | Pieter Thurkow |
In-app purchases
Glimp
No in-app purchases
BreathWell
- BreathWell Pro โ Monthly$2.991 Month
- BreathWell Pro โ Yearly$17.991 Year
- BreathWell Pro โ Lifetime$34.99







