Story Tracker vs Breeathe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Story Tracker
Easily manage your submitted creative works, from short stories to scripts. Track submissions to various markets, store details about your writing and potential publishers, and monitor your income. Never lose track of where your work is or when to expect a response.
- Track submissions of all writing types
- Store market and submission details
- Add story information (title, word-count, genre)
- View income earned per story/submission
- Monitor submission status and deadlines
- Passcode protection and data backup/export
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Story Tracker makes keeping track of your submitted stories, novels, poems, scripts, and articles easy. Never wonder again where or when you submitted your work. The information is all right there on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch! Whether you're a working freelance writer, a hobbyist, or something in-between, Story Tracker is a valuable addition to your writing toolbox. Many magazines, journals, or other markets for your work don't allow simultaneous submissions. When you're juggling dozens or even hundreds of stories, it's easy to make an embarrassing mistake. Keeping track of it all can soon become a nightmare. Here's what you can do with Story Tracker: * Track submissions of all your writing: stories, poetry, novels, articles, scripts, screenplays, and more. * Store details and guidelines for any market accepting written submissions: magazines, book publishers, journals, agencies, websites, movie studios, or even one-off writing competitions or anthologies. * Add details for each story, including title, word-count, genre, and notes. * View total income earned for each story. * 'Trunk' stories to hide them from the story list when creating submissions. * View the submission history for each story, sorted by date. * Displays story status icons. * Add details for each market, including title, genre, editor, deadline and more. * Launch email or phonecalls directly from market details. * Highlights approaching market deadlines on the market list. * Hides closed markets from the market list when creating submissions. * View submission history for each market, sorted by date. * View response times for each submission. * Add details for each submission, including story, market, sent/response due/response dates, withdrawn status, and notes. * Response due dates are calculated automatically based on market response time and submission sent date, or can be overridden. * Past due submissions are flagged with an exclamation mark on the story and submission screens. * Past due submissions are highlighted on the submission list. * Store income earned for each submission. * Database statistics. * Protect your data with a passcode lock. * Database backup, restore, import and export over WiFi to your computer's web browser, Story Tracker for Mac, and Story Tracker for PC. - Transfer the complete database between devices (iPad / iPhone / iPod) over WiFi via Story Tracker SDBI-format support and AirDrop. - Supports iTunes file-sharing to transfer the database between device and computer. * CSV format support to import/export your Story Tracker database to and from desktop spreadsheet applications. * iPad support at no extra charge! Please visit http://andrewnicolle.com/storytracker for more information on Story Tracker, including contact details to ask questions, request features, or report any issues. Join the Facebook page to discuss Story Tracker with other fans.
Breeathe
This app offers a simple, offline breathing guide to promote relaxation, focus, and better sleep. It features customizable sessions and soothing visuals for a personalized mindfulness experience.
- Offline functionality
- Customizable breathing sessions
- Soothing animations and colors
- Privacy-focused design
- Quick start functionality
- Variety of featured breathing techniques
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Breeathe – Find Your Inner Peace Breeathe is a beautifully minimal breathing companion designed to help you relax, focus, and unwind—whenever and wherever you need it. Whether you’re managing stress, preparing for sleep, or seeking a moment of mindfulness, Breathe puts calm at your fingertips. Why Breathe? Beautifully Simple: Intuitive design, soothing animations, and calming colors make every session a delight. Complete Privacy: Works 100% offline. No accounts. No tracking. All your data stays on your device. Quick & Effective: Choose from expertly crafted breathing sessions like Calm Down, Fall Asleep, Focus, Energize, or create your own custom rhythm. Personalized Experience: Adjust session lengths and breathing patterns to fit your needs. Instant Start: Open the app, tap once, and start breathing—no distractions, no hassle. Featured Sessions: Calm Down: Reduce anxiety and regain balance with Box Breathing. Diaphragmatic Breathing: Breath deeply from your belly. Fall Asleep: Drift into restful sleep using the 4-7-8 method. Focus: Sharpen your mind with Resonance Breathing. Energize: Boost your energy with Equal Breathing. Custom: Set your own breathing rhythm for a truly personal experience. Your Privacy, Always: Breathe never collects, stores, or shares your personal information. All preferences and session data remain only on your device. Take a deep breath. Find your peace. Use at your discretion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Breeathe at Free against Story Tracker's $7.99. Breeathe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Story Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads 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
Breeathe is free to download; Story Tracker costs $7.99 up front. Breeathe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Story Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Breeathe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Story Tracker has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Story Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Breeathe's.
| Parameter | Story Tracker | Breeathe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Nicolle | Puspa Kafley |
Customer experience
Story Tracker
Breeathe
In-app purchases
Story Tracker
No in-app purchases
Breeathe
- Tip $2$1.99
- Tip $3.99$3.99
- Tip $5.99$5.99









