# FivePointFive vs Kai Running

The clearest difference is rating: FivePointFive at 4.8 against Kai Running's 1.0. FivePointFive also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Kai Running's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FivePointFive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months and Kai Running sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FivePointFive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FivePointFive has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FivePointFive ships an update every 4 days, Kai Running every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FivePointFive | Kai Running |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kai-running/id6754845436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 873 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fivepointfive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686608686) | [Les Nants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807100390) |

## What reviewers say

### FivePointFive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Enhance athletic performance, recovery, and focus with science-backed breathwork exercises. Track your progress with live heart-rate data and AI insights. Train your mind, body, and sleep for optimal results.

**Highlights:** Coached breathwork sessions, Live heart-rate monitoring, AI Performance Coach, Performance and recovery tracking, Stress reduction, Improved sleep quality, Mind, body, and sleep training

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 1 Year Discount | $69.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive Annual Paid Trial | $89.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for daily breathwork
- 🚀 Simplifying breathwork
- 🚀 Excellent intro to breathwork methods
- 🚀 Low effort, high impact advantage
- 🚀 Best way to do breathwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't log in, awful
- 💰 Subscription price
- 💰 Cool app, high price
- 🐛 Won't let me log in
- 💰 No pricing transparency upfront

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in, awful
- Won't let me log in
- Way too buggy
- Faulty

**Requested features**

- Record HRV measurements to Apple Health


### Kai Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kai-running/id6754845436)

This AI-powered running companion creates personalized playlists that sync with your pace and training goals. It analyzes your speed and energy to deliver motivating music, adapting to your workouts and progress for an immersive running experience.

**Highlights:** AI playlist creation based on pace, BPM sync with stride rate, Race mode for different run phases, Adaptive playlists for workouts, Personalized music for motivation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan (Special Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FivePointFive free?

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

### Is Kai Running free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FivePointFive or Kai Running?

FivePointFive is rated higher. FivePointFive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Kai Running averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FivePointFive or Kai Running have ads?

Kai Running shows ads; FivePointFive does not.

### Which is updated more often, FivePointFive or Kai Running?

FivePointFive ships an update every 4 days, and Kai Running every 12 months. Most recently, FivePointFive was updated on November 11, 2026 and Kai Running on November 9, 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.*