# BellyBio Interactive Breathing vs Breathing Exercises

The clearest difference is rating: Breathing Exercises at 4.7 against BellyBio Interactive Breathing's 4.0. Breathing Exercises also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 41) and review sentiment (84% vs 68%). BellyBio Interactive Breathing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BellyBio Interactive Breathing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Breathing Exercises sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Breathing Exercises holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathing Exercises has 3.5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BellyBio Interactive Breathing's written reviews are positive against 84% of Breathing Exercises's.

BellyBio Interactive Breathing ships an update every 3 months, Breathing Exercises monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BellyBio Interactive Breathing | Breathing Exercises |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellybio-interactive-breathing/id353763955/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-exercises-breathe-plus/id1106998959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RelaxLine](https://appshunter.io/developer/352027981) | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) |

## What reviewers say

### BellyBio Interactive Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellybio-interactive-breathing/id353763955)

This app uses your iPhone's sensors to create a biofeedback experience synchronized with deep abdominal breathing. It generates music and light patterns that respond to your breath, making relaxation more engaging and measurable. Designed for those already proficient in belly breathing.

**Highlights:** Interactive musical themes synchronized with breathing, Audio stress-level feedback, Breathing color synchronization, Real-time breathing and stress graphs, Breathing and stress logs, 3D Earth animation of users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angels Club | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brownian Dream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Metronomia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Highlands | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly recommended by professionals
- 💡 Quantifiable breathing data
- 💡 Innovative breathing tracking
- 💡 Free and valuable
- 👍 Long-time user satisfaction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Irregular breathing detection issues
- 🐛 App shuts off frequently
- 🐛 Won't stay open
- 🐛 Fails most attempts
- 🐛 Audio doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps saying irregular breathing
- Shuts off repeatedly
- Won't stay open
- Fails almost every effort
- Audio doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- More song tracks
- Ability to view past log entries
- More sleek design
- More music/ambiance selections


### Breathing Exercises

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathing-exercises-breathe-plus/id1106998959)

This app offers guided breathing patterns for relaxation, meditation, and breath training. Visualize your breath with customizable inhale, exhale, and hold times. Track your progress and integrate with HealthKit for mindful minutes.

**Highlights:** Full screen breath visualization, Guided and free-form sessions, Customizable inhale/exhale/hold times, Usage history tracking, HealthKit integration, Custom themes and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Usage History | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Customizable breathing settings
- 👍 Helpful for medical procedures
- 👍 Effective for relaxation and focus
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden change to paid-only version with no notice
- 🐛 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Ads disrupt the breathing experience
- 🐛 Inability to adjust breath timings without paying
- 🐛 App stops abruptly in the middle of a breath

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Upgrade functionality not working
- Ads freezing the app
- Breath timings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom breathing patterns
- Integration with heart rate variability apps
- Apple Watch app
- Darker color schemes for nighttime use
- Metronome feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BellyBio Interactive Breathing free?

BellyBio Interactive Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Breathing Exercises free?

Breathing Exercises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BellyBio Interactive Breathing or Breathing Exercises?

Breathing Exercises is rated higher. BellyBio Interactive Breathing averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Breathing Exercises averages 4.7 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do BellyBio Interactive Breathing or Breathing Exercises have ads?

Breathing Exercises shows ads; BellyBio Interactive Breathing does not.

### Which is updated more often, BellyBio Interactive Breathing or Breathing Exercises?

BellyBio Interactive Breathing ships an update every 3 months, and Breathing Exercises monthly. Most recently, BellyBio Interactive Breathing was updated on November 1, 2026 and Breathing Exercises on November 6, 2026.

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