# Universal Breathing vs Breath+

The clearest difference is ads: Breath+ at none against Universal Breathing's shown. Breath+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). Universal Breathing's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Breath+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Breathing ships an update every 5 weeks, Breath+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Breathing | Breath+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-plus/id1584209447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saagara](https://appshunter.io/developer/341935133) | [Arman Baimukhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573172590) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing-pranayama/id435871685)

This app guides you through proper breathing techniques to improve your health and well-being. Learn to breathe diaphragmatically for 15 minutes daily to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance athletic performance.

**Highlights:** Diaphragmatic breathing training, Guided breathing courses, Customizable breathing ratios, Body and dial animations, Multiple sound settings, Beginner to advanced levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Breathing Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Universal Breathing Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Helps with anxiety/stress
- 👍 Improves breathing capacity
- 👍 Useful for meditation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound not working
- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Difficult to exit app
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Sound stopped working
- No sound on iPhone
- Audio bug requires phone restart
- Customization button not working
- Paid version only works for beginner level

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Update the app
- Improve user-friendliness
- Clarify calendar/timetable numbers
- More customization for retention/exhale


### Breath+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-plus/id1584209447)

This app offers guided breathing exercises to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus. It provides techniques for managing anxiety, anger, and panic, as well as awakening exercises to start the day positively. Short sessions can help balance daily life and improve overall well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Stress and anxiety management, Sleep improvement techniques, Mindful awakening exercises, Mini-meditations for quick resets, Workout breathing customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| For 1 year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Breathing free?

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

### Is Breath+ free?

Breath+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Universal Breathing or Breath+ have ads?

Universal Breathing shows ads; Breath+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Breathing or Breath+?

Universal Breathing ships an update every 5 weeks, and Breath+ every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Breathing was updated on November 6, 2026 and Breath+ on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
