Comparison

Breathwork Way vs The Breath SOURCE

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

Head to head
About

Breathwork Way

Explore powerful breathwork sessions and meditations in German or English to reduce stress, gain clarity, and unlock your potential. Offers progress tracking and offline access through subscriptions.

Highlights
  • German and English sessions
  • Powerful breathwork techniques
  • Meditations
  • Stress reduction
  • Clarity and potential enhancement
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Discover the power of the breath in German or English sessions. The Breathwork Way will support you on your journey of life through powerful breathwork sessions, meditations and breathing techniques. Let go of stress, Find the clarity that you need and unleash your full potential. Entdecke die Kraft der Atmung in deutsch- oder englischsprachigen Sessions. Der Breathwork Way unterstützt dich auf der Reise deines Lebens mit kraftvollen Breathwork Sessions, Meditationen und Atemtechniken. Lass den Stress los, finden die Klarheit, und entfalte dein volles Potenzial. 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 Breathwork Way is free of charge. Should you use Breathwork Way to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a 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. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

The Breath SOURCE

Explore diverse breathwork techniques guided by world-renowned masters. Reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus with science-backed and spiritual practices. Access live classes and structured programs tailored to your wellness goals.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork sessions
  • 60+ styles of breathwork
  • Learn from world-renowned teachers
  • Programs for specific goals
  • Live breathwork classes
  • Breathwork by duration
Features
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Welcome to The Breath Source, the world’s first creator-owned breathing app where science meets spirituality and every inhale connects you to the teachers shaping the global breathwork movement. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost focus, enhance energy, or deepen your meditation practice, this all-in-one breathwork app puts the power of transformational breathing exercises in your hands - and lungs. Why The Breath Source Is Different: Unlike other breathing apps, The Breath Source is powered by the world’s top Breath Masters - real humans guiding you through authentic, science-backed, and soul-centered breathing practices. Discover 60+ Styles of Breathwork: Explore guided breath sessions and structured programs featuring modern science and ancient wisdom: • Coherence Breathing & Oxygen Advantage • SOMA Breath, Breath AS Medicine, Language of Breath • Pranayama, Kundalini, Wim Hof Method, and Box Breathing • Yoga Nidra, Meditation, and Sleep Breathing Techniques • Performance & Recovery Breathing for athletes, professionals, and biohackers Meet the Breath Masters: Learn from world-renowned teachers and performance experts including Ben Greenfield, Samantha Skelly, Jesse Coomer, Stig Severinsen, Niraj Naik,Travis Steffens, Ed Harrold, Jen Broyles, Bryan Mirabella, and dozens more - each offering their own unique approach to breath, body, and mind. Breathe for What You Need: The Breath Source adapts to your goals with hundreds of guided breathing exercises, programs and live classes that fit your schedule and energy: • Reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm • Improve deep sleep, recovery, and relaxation • Boost energy, focus, and mental clarity • Build endurance and performance through functional breathing • Enhance mindfulness, spiritual connection, and self-awareness Inside the App: • Foundational Breathing Practices - simple daily resets for calm and balance • Breath Fixes - categories to help you find breathing exercises & practices by area of health • Live Classes - join teachers in real-time from anywhere in the world • Breath Minutes - pick your breathwork practice by time to maintain your daily routine • Programs - structured content to advance your breathing practice • Live Events powered by BreathXChange - COMING JNAUARY 2026 Your 7-Day Free Trial: Start your journey with a 7-day free trial - full access to all Breath Masters, programs, live classes, and premium content. Experience everything before you decide. After your trial, you’ll still enjoy free limited access to select 7- and 14-day breathing programs, with the option to subscribe anytime to unlock unlimited access. Subscription Options: • Monthly or Annual Full-Access Plans - unlock all premium features • Auto-renewal can be managed or canceled anytime through your App Store settings By subscribing, you’re not just joining an app - you’re joining a global breathwork community dedicated to conscious living, healing, and human potential. Breathe With Purpose: Every breath you take is a choice — a chance to regulate your nervous system, expand awareness, and return home to yourself. The Breath Source helps you remember how to use this power anytime, anywhere. Transform your life one conscious breath at a time. ________________________________________ Download The Breath Source today! Discover why thousands are calling it the most complete breathing app in the world - where every breath is medicine, and every session brings you back to the “Source”. ________________________________________ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breathwork Way3 screens
The Breath SOURCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Breath SOURCE at none against Breathwork Way's shown. The Breath SOURCE also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (170 vs 4). Breathwork Way's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Breathwork Way sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.00 per month and The Breath SOURCE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Breathwork Way holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Breath SOURCE has 170 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Breathwork Way's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Breath SOURCE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breathwork Way ships an update every 2 months, The Breath SOURCE fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Breathwork Way versus The Breath SOURCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathwork WayThe Breath SOURCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB104 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrank RoserThe Breath Source LLC

Customer experience

Breathwork Way

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Breath SOURCE

All ratings169 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%

Bugs and requests

Breathwork Way

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Breath SOURCE

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when clicking multiple items
  • Videos stop playing after 15 seconds
  • Horizontal orientation causes app to close
  • Login issues and account creation problems
  • Admin blocked account errors
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  • Video playback freezing and stopping
  • General app instability and error messages

Requested features

9 requests
  • Search functionality to find specific sessions
  • Bookmark and favorites system for saving content
  • Watch history and last watched tracking
  • User feedback mechanism for teachers
  • Community forum for discussions and questions
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  • Better menu organization and navigation
  • More diverse and inclusive instructor roster
  • More female teachers and non-Western tradition representation
  • Improved app stability and bug fixes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Breathwork Way

Subscriptions5
  • Breathwork Way Deutsch14 Days trial$17.001 Month
  • Breathwork Way English14 Days trial$17.001 Month
  • Breathwork Way English$24.991 Month
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  • I Jahr Zugang - 100€$90.001 Year
  • 1 Jahr Breathwork Way$149.001 Year
6 purchases

The Breath SOURCE

Subscriptions6
  • The Breath Source Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.791 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.001 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription (Discount)7 Days trial$52.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$55.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Breathwork Way free?
Breathwork Way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Breath SOURCE free?
The Breath SOURCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breathwork Way or The Breath SOURCE?
Breathwork Way is rated higher. Breathwork Way averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Breath SOURCE averages 4.8 from 170 ratings.
Do Breathwork Way or The Breath SOURCE have ads?
Breathwork Way shows ads; The Breath SOURCE does not.
Which is updated more often, Breathwork Way or The Breath SOURCE?
Breathwork Way ships an update every 2 months, and The Breath SOURCE fortnightly. Most recently, Breathwork Way was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Breath SOURCE on November 3, 2026.

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