# Loving Kindness vs Double Breathing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double Breathing at none against Loving Kindness's 6. Double Breathing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). Loving Kindness's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loving Kindness sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Double Breathing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Double Breathing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loving Kindness has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loving Kindness | Double Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loving-kindness/id6451440981/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-breathing/id6468937923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Monkey Taps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450092715) | [Flying Bunny Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486110981) |

## What reviewers say

### Loving Kindness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loving-kindness/id6451440981)

Cultivate compassion and positive emotions with daily meditation mantras. This app offers customizable loving-kindness practices to foster empathy and well-being. Integrate powerful ancient Buddhist techniques into your routine for a more caring mindset.

**Highlights:** Daily meditation reminders, Customizable mantras, Topic selection, Schedule personalization, Integration with existing meditation, Cultivates empathy and well-being

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loving Kindness Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Loving Kindness Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Loving Kindness Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Loving Kindness Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Self Growth Essentials | $139.99 | per year |
| Loving Kindness Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Loving and calming app
- 🙏 Helps with mental health and anxiety
- 📚 Inspirational and motivational messages
- 🤗 Promotes self-love and kindness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with premium subscription recognition
- 🔕 Too many notifications about 'difficult ones'
- 🔊 Audio quality of messages could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model could be more transparent

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not disappearing after name changes
- Purchased content not unlocking properly
- Language settings causing content issues

**Requested features**

- Option to customize or remove 'difficult ones' feature
- Ability to add more names to the app
- Multilingual support for messages
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


### Double Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-breathing/id6468937923)

This app guides users through a specific breathing technique known as the physiological sigh. This method involves two inhales followed by an extended exhale, aiming to improve gas exchange, lung function, and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Physiological sigh guidance, Improved gas exchange, Alveolar recruitment, Lung health maintenance, Respiratory rhythm regulation, Stress reduction technique, Enhanced brain oxygenation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loving Kindness free?

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

### Is Double Breathing free?

Double Breathing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loving Kindness or Double Breathing?

Double Breathing is rated higher. Loving Kindness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Double Breathing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loving Kindness or Double Breathing have ads?

Loving Kindness shows ads; Double Breathing does not.

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