Comparison

toogie vs PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

toogie

This app offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, and movement practices designed to improve your mind-body connection. Access exclusive content from an expert coach and join a supportive community for a holistic approach to well-being.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations
  • Science-backed breathing exercises
  • Movement direction
  • Wiggle room workshop recordings
  • In-app community chat
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Unlock your body - mind potential with Toogie! The Toogie app is a portal to a healthier, happier you. It includes guided meditations, science-supported breathing exercises, and movement direction – all led and curated by Toogie, an expert in body - mind connection – to help you become the best version of you and wiggle into your bliss, in just a few minutes per day. With over 30 years of experience in dance and 20 years of meditation practice, Toogie Barcelo is a world renowned, certified breath and movement coach whose clients include Alica Keys, Dua Lipa, Tove Lo and Miguel to name a few. All of the offerings in this app have been born from and inspired by Toogie’s work, and her desire to cultivate an empowered, more blissful world. With Toogie in your pocket you’ll….. Embark upon guided audio journeys that help you care for yourself, and nourish your body and mind. Access the same practices she uses with her A-list clients. Tune in to recordings of her “wiggle room” workshops, held in LA. Access individual one-on-one coaching. Learn to integrate simple, effective tools into your daily life, no matter how busy you are. Chat with and feel supported by the in-app community. Rather than merely addressing our mental state, the Toogie app targets all parts of our personhood – our mind, body, and spirit, through meditation, breath work, and movement – to provide a holistic, well-rounded approach to well being. Testimonials Toogie is a magical fairy that came from the woods and is here to teach us how to be in our bodies. - Tove Lo She might be teaching a dance/movement class, but she may really be teaching a how-to-live-life class. - Elizabeth Coffee Brisinden We are in a different time zone with Toogie. She is graceful and loving and nurturing to our bodies and spirits. She wants to make sure we’re all feeling good and celebrated in our differences. - Reshma Toogie’s methods changed my life in ways I'd never imagined possible for me. - Jessica M. I highly recommend Toogie’s guidance. This app is for anyone and everyone who wants to learn and grow in a safe space. Whether you’re an artist or just a human being, you will benefit from this experience. - Kailani Rae Start your 7 day free trial and feel the difference! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of toogie is free of charge. Should you use toogie to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster

Access a library of guided sound baths, meditations, and breathwork exercises designed to improve sleep, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance. Features include new weekly sessions, custom playlists, and offline listening for daily well-being.

Highlights
  • Guided sound baths
  • Meditations and breathwork
  • New sessions weekly
  • Customizable playlists
  • Offline listening
  • Progress tracker
Features
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Find Your Calm with PAUSE: Sound Baths & Meditations by Sara Auster Looking to sleep better, reduce stress, and feel more balanced throughout your day? With PAUSE, you’re just a breath away from calm. Created by world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher, and author Sara Auster, PAUSE offers an immersive library of guided sound baths, meditations, breathwork, and daily rituals—all designed to support your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Whether you need a quick two-minute reset, a soothing 20-minute meditation, or a restorative hour of sound to help you sleep, PAUSE meets you where you are. Simply press play and listen. What’s Inside: Sound Baths for Every Moment Let Sara’s expert guidance and carefully curated sound experiences help you unwind, focus, reset, or drift into restful sleep. New Sessions Weekly Access an ever-growing library of meditations and sound baths with new practices and seasonal programs added regularly. Tools for Daily Support Use the in-app progress tracker to build healthy habits, explore daily mantras and affirmations, and download your favorite tracks for offline listening. Custom Playlists Create personalized collections to match your mood, schedule, or intention—whether at home, on a walk, or during travel. Sleep Support Gently transition into rest with calming, dreamy soundscapes designed to help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. What Is a Sound Bath? A sound bath is a deeply immersive listening experience that uses therapeutic sound and mindfulness to calm the nervous system and restore balance. Sara’s sessions feature overtone-rich instruments—like tuning forks, gongs, shruti box, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, chimes, and voice—to help you shift into a relaxed, meditative, or dreamlike state. Why PAUSE? This app is for anyone—whether you’re just beginning your mindfulness journey or looking to deepen your practice. The techniques are simple, science-backed, and accessible. PAUSE helps you build a more mindful, present, and peaceful life—one listen at a time. Start your sound healing journey today. Download PAUSE: Sound Bath + Sleep and bring moments of calm into every part of your day. Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z04QJUfwpPOrxDLK-s9pVrSZ49dbBDSv/view?pli=1 Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY5fUuTRkFgnMCJJrKrwXoj_MkGNzVMQ/view

Screenshots

toogie4 screens
PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster at none against toogie's shown. PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster also leads on ratings volume (130 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. toogie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month and PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for toogie against 4.9 for PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster has 130 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

toogie ships an update every 2 months, PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
toogie versus PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertoogiePAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.9 (130 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeresa BarceloBreakthrough Apps

Customer experience

toogie

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster

All ratings130 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

toogie

Subscriptions1
  • toogie & friends plan7 Days trial$11.991 Month
9 purchases

PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • PAUSE Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • 2-Month Subscription$16.992 Months
  • 3-Month Subscription$24.993 Months
  • 6-Month Subscription$49.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription$98.991 Year
  • PAUSE Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$99.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$999.00

Questions

Is toogie free?
toogie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster free?
PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, toogie or PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster?
toogie is rated higher. toogie averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster averages 4.9 from 130 ratings.
Do toogie or PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster have ads?
toogie shows ads; PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster does not.
Which is updated more often, toogie or PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster?
toogie ships an update every 2 months, and PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster monthly. Most recently, toogie was updated on June 1, 2026 and PAUSE Sound Bath | Sara Auster on September 14, 2026.

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