Comparison

Reset vs CalmPulseD

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

Head to head
About

Reset

Features
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Embrace those minor bumps in the road without letting them steal your peace. Take 16 seconds for soothing box breathing. Reset your mindset, reclaim your day, and find your calm.

About

CalmPulseD

Features
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Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Find your anchor in the storm with CalmPulse, your personal guide to a calmer, more mindful you. Find relief in minutes with guided breathing exercises designed to lower anxiety, monitor your heart rate, and help you understand your emotional patterns. All features are always free. β—‡ Find Calm in Your Breath β—‡ At the heart of CalmPulse is a simple yet powerful tool: your breath. Our beautifully designed, full-screen animated guide makes it easy to follow along with proven breathing techniques. Feel a gentle buzz from your phone (haptic feedback) to signal each phase, allowing you to close your eyes and fully immerse yourself in the moment. Choose the pattern that's right for you: β€’ Box Breathing (Basic): A simple 4-4-4-4 pattern perfect for finding balance, increasing focus, and calming your nervous system anytime, anywhere. β€’ 4-7-8 Relaxing Breath (PRO): A renowned technique designed to deeply relax the body and mind. Ideal for unwinding after a long day or preparing for a restful night's sleep. β€’ Physiological Sigh (PRO): A science-backed, double-inhale technique that provides the fastest way to offload stress and reset your state of mind in seconds. β—‡ Connect Your Body and Mind with Apple Health β—‡ CalmPulse integrates seamlessly with the Apple Health app to provide a complete picture of your wellness. By granting permission, you can: β€’ Monitor Your Heart Rate: See the real-time impact of your breathwork as your heart rate lowers during a session. β€’ Get Proactive Alerts: Enable our optional background monitoring feature to get a gentle notification if your heart rate is detected as high, suggesting it might be a good time for a quick breathing session. β€’ Track Your Progress: All your session data contributes to a richer understanding of your health journey. β—‡ Understand Your Journey with a Private Diary β—‡ True progress comes from understanding. After each session, CalmPulse invites you to a private check-in: β€’ Log Your Mood: How are you feeling now? Choose from a simple set of expressive faces. β€’ Identify Your Triggers: What was on your mind? Tag common stressors like "Work," "Family," or "Finances." β€’ See Your Insights: Our simple, easy-to-read charts show you your mood trends over time and highlight your most common triggers. Connect the dots and empower yourself with knowledge. β—‡ Your Privacy is Our Priority β—‡ In a world where data is a commodity, we believe your wellness journey is sacred and private. Period. All of your session logs, moods, and trigger information are stored securely only on your own device. We never see, collect, or share your personal data. Your peace of mind is our most important feature. β—‡ Free for Everyone, Supported by Community β—‡ We believe that mental wellness tools should be accessible to everyone, without financial barriers. That’s why every feature in CalmPulse, including all PRO breathing exercises, is completely free. If you find the app helpful, you will have the option to make a small donation to support our mission and help us keep it free for everyone, forever. Key Features at a Glance: β€’ Simple, beautiful, full-screen breathing guide β€’ Haptic feedback for eyes-closed sessions β€’ Multiple breathing patterns for different needs (Basic & PRO) β€’ Real-time heart rate monitoring via Apple Health β€’ Private mood and trigger diary β€’ Insightful charts to track your progress β€’ Optional high heart rate notifications β€’ 100% free features β€’ Absolute commitment to user privacy Ready to reclaim your calm? Download CalmPulse today and take your first step towards a more centered, peaceful you.

Screenshots

Reset1 screens
CalmPulseD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Reset at 3 against CalmPulseD's 1. Reset also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Reset versus CalmPulseD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResetCalmPulseD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZi Hui YongNEYBOAPP LLC

In-app purchases

None

Reset

No in-app purchases

None

CalmPulseD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reset free?
Reset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalmPulseD free?
CalmPulseD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reset or CalmPulseD have ads?
Neither Reset nor CalmPulseD shows ads.

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