# Calm vs Wim Hof Method

The clearest difference is ads: Wim Hof Method at none against Calm's shown. Wim Hof Method also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Calm's advantage is ratings volume (2M vs 14K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Wim Hof Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calm against 4.9 for Wim Hof Method. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm has 2M ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Calm's written reviews are positive against 76% of Wim Hof Method's.

Calm ships an update every 5 days, Wim Hof Method fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm | Wim Hof Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calm.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/571800813) | [WHM Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704814340) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #48 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #124 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Sleep Stories, Breathwork exercises, Relaxing music, Stretching exercises, Mindfulness programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $16.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helpful for sleep
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for meditation and relaxation
- 🎨 Variety of content (sleep stories, meditations, music)
- 🙏 Positive impact on mental health
- 🤗 Soothing narrators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Difficulty finding specific content
- 🔁 Repetitive sleep stories
- 🙃 Accessibility issues for disabled users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues with audio and video
- Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- Add repeat button for sleep stories
- Separate kids and adult content
- Allow creating custom playlists
- Improve search and navigation
- Add more diverse narrator voices


### Wim Hof Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578)

This comprehensive wellness tool guides you through daily breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Experience increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and enhanced resilience through scientifically validated techniques.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Cold water therapy practices, Mind power exercises, Guided meditations, Progress tracking calendar, Community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Supporter | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Supporter Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Supporter Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| Stopwatch | Free | one-time |
| 30 Days Audio Challenge | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Excellent app and method
- 🤗 Grateful for the app
- 💪 Improved health and fitness
- 🧘‍♂️ Helps with mental wellbeing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🤔 Disappointed with recent changes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Guided breathing not working
- Retention timer bugs
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable breathing sessions
- Offline access to content
- Better Apple Watch integration
- More detailed progress tracking
- Community and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm free?

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

### Is Wim Hof Method free?

Wim Hof Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calm or Wim Hof Method?

Wim Hof Method is rated higher. Calm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Wim Hof Method averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Calm or Wim Hof Method have ads?

Calm shows ads; Wim Hof Method does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calm or Wim Hof Method?

Calm ships an update every 5 days, and Wim Hof Method fortnightly. Most recently, Calm was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wim Hof Method on October 28, 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.*