Take a break vs CoreEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Take a break
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This app contains a recorded meditation that lasts 12 minutes. It is a simple guide to relaxation and breathing exercises. By listening to the app you get a break, a more calm mind and you "come down to earth". The meditation has background sounds of birdsong and streams that continue after the meditation, so all in all you can sit for 20 minutes in silence and enjoy the resulting peace. The guided meditation is followed by a visual representation of a body that highlights the area to focus. Mindfulness is a way to gain more focus in your life.
CoreEX
Access a vast library of therapeutic exercises with video and written instructions. Create personalized programs for specific ailments and track daily routines for pain management and improved function. Includes over 100 physical therapy protocols.
- 500+ therapeutic exercises
- Video and written instructions
- Customizable exercise programs
- Daily routine tracking
- 100+ physical therapy protocols
- Insightful feedback on exercises
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From our physical therapy clinics to the tip of your finger, CORE EX offers an extensive library of over 500+ therapeutic-specific exercises in the form of video footage and written instructions for optimal performance. This platform allows users to build customized programs based on physical ailments and complete daily exercise routines based on suggested frequency and duration. Patients at Core Performance Physical Therapy utilize this app to help manage pain, improve function and return to physical activity. Users of CORE EX can also access over 100+ common physical therapy related protocols ranging from the Cervical Spine to the Ankle/Foot joint. Main features include: - Access your personalized home exercise program(s) anywhere and anytime. - Watch tutorial videos to assist in the completion of your exercise routine. - Enjoy a wide variety of stability, mobility, flexibility, strength and proprioceptive specific exercises. - Receive insightful feedback on proper positioning, target muscle groups and key points to remember while completing an exercise. - Build a variety of exercise programs based on physical ailments. - Improve your routine with suggested progressions and pre-determined parameters for optimal results. We are committed to providing a 5-star experience and strongly encourage our users to provide feedback for upcoming version updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Take a break at $1.99 against CoreEX's $9.99. Take a break also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). CoreEX's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Take a break costs $1.99 and CoreEX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Take a break ships an update every 37 months, CoreEX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Take a break | CoreEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #141 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bo Kalvslund | John Kwon |
In-app purchases
Take a break
No in-app purchases
CoreEX
No in-app purchases









