Comparison

Sym Breathing vs SignalButton

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

Head to head
About

Sym Breathing

This app offers guided breathwork to help you achieve a calm and balanced state. It uses a steady 5.5-second inhale/exhale rhythm to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Features include customizable cues, daily affirmations, and a night mode for sleep.

Highlights
  • Guided 5.5-second inhale/exhale rhythm
  • Customizable audio, visual, and haptic cues
  • Daily affirmations for positive mindset
  • Night mode for reduced blue light
  • Seamless audio integration with other apps
  • Effortless session initiation
Features
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SYM BREATHING A simple way to slow down, breathe evenly, and find a calmer rhythm. Sym Breathing guides you through a balanced 5.5-second inhale and 5.5-second exhale using smooth visual, audio, and haptic cues. This slow, even rhythm is commonly known as coherent breathing or resonant breathing. Choose a session length, tap the breathing sphere, and follow along. No complicated routines. No overwhelming controls. Just a simple breathing practice you can return to whenever you need a few quiet minutes. GUIDED BREATHING, YOUR WAY Follow the expanding and contracting breathing sphere, listen for gentle audio cues, feel subtle haptic feedback, or combine all three. Choose the guidance that works best for you and your surroundings. A SIMPLE, BALANCED RHYTHM Sym Breathing uses a 5.5-second inhale and 5.5-second exhale, approximately 5.5 breaths per minute. The app keeps the rhythm for you, so you can focus on breathing instead of counting seconds or watching a clock. CHOOSE YOUR SESSION Select a breath count for a defined practice or choose an open-ended session and breathe for as long as you like. DAILY AFFIRMATIONS Begin with a daily affirmation that offers a brief moment of positive reflection before your breathing practice. NIGHT MODE Switch to a warm red interface for a softer visual experience in low-light environments or before bed. LISTEN TO YOUR OWN AUDIO Keep listening to music, ambient sounds, podcasts, or other audio while you breathe. Adjust the breathing cue volume independently to create the experience you prefer. COHERENT BREATHING Slow, balanced breathing practices are commonly used for relaxation, mindfulness, stress management, and supporting autonomic regulation. Research has also explored resonant breathing in relation to heart rate variability, or HRV. Sym Breathing makes this practice easy to follow by guiding each inhale and exhale for you. PREMIUM Unlock all premium features with a monthly or annual subscription. The annual subscription includes a 7-day free trial. Unless canceled before the trial ends, the subscription automatically renews at the displayed annual price. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your App Store account settings. HEALTH DISCLAIMER Sym Breathing is intended for general wellness, relaxation, and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you experience discomfort or dizziness while practicing breathwork, stop the session. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a new wellness practice if you have questions or concerns about your health. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Breathe slowly. Find your rhythm.

About

SignalButton

Features
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SignalButton empowers individuals with limited mobility and non-verbal users to communicate and call for help independently. WHAT IS SIGNALBUTTON? SignalButton is a communication and accessibility app designed for individuals in care centers, senior living communities, and home care settings. The app provides large, easy-to-tap buttons that enable users to call care staff and communicate pre-prepared messages through text-to-speech synthesis. WHO IS IT FOR? • Elderly users with limited motor control • Non-verbal individuals • People with paralysis or severe mobility restrictions • Individuals in care settings who need simplified communication • Anyone who benefits from large-button communication interfaces KEY FEATURES - Large, high-contrast buttons for easy tapping - Pre-recorded and text-to-speech message delivery - One-tap calling to configured care recipients - Talk button for real-time voice calls - Customizable message library - Simple, intuitive interface designed for accessibility HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up your care center contacts and emergency recipients 2. Create or select pre-prepared messages (e.g., "I need help," "I'm thirsty") 3. Tap large buttons to send messages or call recipients 4. Care center staff receive your calls and messages in real time SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION (In-App Purchase Required) SignalButton requires a paid subscription to use after the free trial period. A 7-day free trial is included so you can explore all features before committing. • Monthly Plan — Recurring monthly subscription • Annual Plan — Discounted annual subscription (save 15%) Both plans include unlimited calling and messaging. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Unlimited number of calls. limit of 10 minutes per call. PRIVACY & ACCESSIBILITY • Designed with WCAG AA+ accessibility standards • Full privacy control — contacts and messages stored on your device • Audio calls transmitted securely to recipients Terms of Use: https://webfrontend.redsky-9bd51384.westcentralus.azurecontainerapps.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://webfrontend.redsky-9bd51384.westcentralus.azurecontainerapps.io/privacy IMPORTANT: SignalButton is a communication tool, not an emergency service or medical device. For life-threatening situations, contact emergency services (911 in the US).

Screenshots

Sym Breathing4 screens
SignalButton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SignalButton at 3 against Sym Breathing's 1. SignalButton also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sym Breathing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SignalButton sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sym Breathing ships an update every 3 weeks, SignalButton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sym Breathing versus SignalButton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSym BreathingSignalButton
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel LubbersANIMAL HEALTH PUBLICATIONS, L.L.C.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sym Breathing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

SignalButton

Subscriptions2
  • SignalButton Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SignalButton Yearly Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Sym Breathing free?
Sym Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SignalButton free?
SignalButton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sym Breathing or SignalButton have ads?
Neither Sym Breathing nor SignalButton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sym Breathing or SignalButton?
Sym Breathing ships an update every 3 weeks, and SignalButton every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sym Breathing was updated on October 6, 2026 and SignalButton on October 9, 2026.

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