Comparison

猫和木鱼 vs BreathWave

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

Head to head
About

猫和木鱼

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Whenever I hear the sound of the wooden fish, I feel relaxed; The tapping of the wooden fish makes me forget my worries; If you encounter troubles, Please tell them to the Worry Cat, it will help you tap away your worries. There are various wooden fish and sound effects that simulate the real tapping effect; Sleep Mode: Let the cat accompany you to sleep; Focus Mode: Meditation training, forget your worries.

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BreathWave

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BreathWave — Mindful Breathing, Focus Training & Meditation A minimalist mindfulness app designed to help you reset in just a few minutes. With science-backed breathing exercises, BreathWave helps you reduce stress, fall asleep faster, and recharge your mind during the day. Whether you're dealing with late-night anxiety or an afternoon energy slump, a single guided breathing session can help you feel grounded and back in control. A complete breathing library for different needs Explore a range of proven breathing techniques tailored to different situations: Energy Awakening Breathing — boost energy and resilience through dynamic hyperventilation cycles 4-7-8 Breathing — relax deeply and fall asleep faster Box Breathing — sharpen focus and clear mental clutter 3-6-9 Breathing — unwind and reset your nervous system Immersive audio-visual meditation guidance More than a simple timer. Subtle motion visuals and curated 5D ambient soundscapes — including thunderstorm, ocean waves, and summer night ambience — work together to help you settle into a calm, mindful state. Seamless Apple Watch integration Use BreathWave independently on Apple Watch and start a breathing session with a lift of your wrist. Haptic guidance helps you stay in rhythm even with your eyes closed. Heart rate tracking and feedback Monitor your heart rate during breathing and meditation sessions, and see how each practice helps calm your body in real time. Build a lasting mindfulness habit Daily check-ins, session duration tracking, and calendar-based history help you stay consistent and turn mindfulness into part of your everyday routine. Coming Soon Ideal Soundscapes — premium audio spaces for relaxation and recovery Voice-Guided Meditation — professionally guided sessions for deeper practice Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.breath-wave.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

猫和木鱼3 screens
BreathWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BreathWave at Free against 猫和木鱼's $0.99. BreathWave also leads on ads (none vs shown). 猫和木鱼's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BreathWave is free to download; 猫和木鱼 costs $0.99 up front. BreathWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 猫和木鱼 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

猫和木鱼 ships an update weekly, BreathWave every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
猫和木鱼 versus BreathWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter猫和木鱼BreathWave
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文清 刘特 张

In-app purchases

None

猫和木鱼

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BreathWave

Subscriptions3
  • 月会员$2.991 Month
  • 季度会员$3.993 Months
  • 年度会员$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$14.99

Questions

Is 猫和木鱼 free?
猫和木鱼 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BreathWave free?
BreathWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 猫和木鱼 or BreathWave have ads?
猫和木鱼 shows ads; BreathWave does not.
Which is updated more often, 猫和木鱼 or BreathWave?
猫和木鱼 ships an update weekly, and BreathWave every 3 days. Most recently, 猫和木鱼 was updated on August 13, 2026 and BreathWave on September 11, 2026.

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