Comparison

Pausing Point vs Guided Breathing Exercise

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

Head to head
About

Pausing Point

Features
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Find your breath’s perfect pitch. Welcome to Pausing Point, where your inhale gets a melody, your exhale a rhythm, and your mind a moment to simply be. This isn’t just another meditation app. It’s the only space where original music is composed to breathe with you - gently guiding every inhale, hold, exhale, and pause. Whether you’re seeking clarity, stillness, sleep, or a spark of energy, we have a soundtrack for that... and a breathing pattern to match. When the world gets loud, we invite you to tune in to tune out and let each pause become your power. FEATURES 1. Counted Breathing Music: Breathe with purpose. Our original music is composed to match six powerful breathing patterns, each tailored to a specific mental state: β€’ Focus (4-4-4-4): Sharpen clarity and compose your concentration. β€’ Calm (4-2-6): Breathe in peace, breathe out pressure. β€’ Relax (4-6): Let go of stress, note by note. β€’ Balance (5-5): Restore inner steadiness with an even, grounding rhythm. β€’ Unwind (4-7-8): Linger on the exhale, like the last chord of a lullaby. β€’ Energise (4-2): A breath-boosted pick-me-up, no caffeine required. 2. Soothing Soundscapes: Not your average nature loops. These immersive landscapes - from forest glades to twilight beaches - are layered with gentle breathing rhythms and melodies to create the perfect pause. 3. Guided Meditations: From beachside body scans to forest hikes, each narrated journey is paired with breathing music to help you relax, energise, or reset with intention. 4. Pause Here Podcast: Tune in before the rest of the world. Get exclusive early access to episodes of the β€˜Pause Here’ podcast, which explores the science of serenity, the art of breathing, and practical ways to bring mindfulness into your daily life. 5. Mindful Musings: Read reflections and science-backed articles on music, breath, and wellbeing. Ideal for thoughtful moments between the chaos. 6. Multilingual Support: Pausing Point is now available in French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean - because every breath deserves to be understood. Most of our collections, music, soundscapes, and musings are fully translated; however, some new or niche sections may still only be available in English. We’re working hard to localise everything, so stay tuned! 7. Ever-Growing Library: New content arrives regularly - because even the best breath needs fresh air. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Pausing Point offers two auto-renewing subscription options: β€’ 7-day free trial then $5.99 per month β€’ 14-day free trial then $19.99 per year These prices are in Australian dollars (AUD). Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms and Conditions: https://www.pausingpoint.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.pausingpoint.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Guided Breathing Exercise

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Breathing is a fundamental and automatic process, but paying attention to your breathing technique can have various benefits, especially in activities like meditation, exercise, or stress management. Key Features of this app: Guided Breathing: Follow popular breathing exercises that will seamlessly guide you through inhales, exhales, and moments of peaceful stillness. Customisable Durations: Tailor your experience with adjustable inhale, exhale, and hold durations to suit your preferences and pace. Useful tips: Get useful tips regularly for better breathing technique. Get useful tips regularly for better breathing technique. Engaging in breathing exercises serves as a beneficial form of activity that enhances the overall efficiency of lung function. This app included several preset breathing technique like: Ujjayi: Ujjayi pranayama is a breathing technique known as ocean breathing or victorious breathing. Box or Square: Box breathing, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. 4-7-8 Rhythm: This 4-7-8 Rhythmic breathing pattern aims to reduce anxiety or help people get to sleep. It is a form of pranayama, which is the practice of breath regulation. Pranayama is common in yoga. Download this inhale and exhale app now and make every breath a step towards a calmer, more balanced life.

Screenshots

Pausing Point4 screens
Guided Breathing Exercise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guided Breathing Exercise at none against Pausing Point's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pausing Point sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Guided Breathing Exercise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Pausing Point versus Guided Breathing Exercise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPausing PointGuided Breathing Exercise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size107 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentrive Pty LtdJakir Hossain

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pausing Point

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Year
None

Guided Breathing Exercise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pausing Point free?
Pausing Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guided Breathing Exercise free?
Guided Breathing Exercise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pausing Point or Guided Breathing Exercise have ads?
Both Pausing Point and Guided Breathing Exercise show ads.

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