# 9D Breathwork vs Breathe With Sandy

The clearest difference is monetization model: 9D Breathwork at free with in-app purchases against Breathe With Sandy's subscription. 9D Breathwork also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 28) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 9D Breathwork sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $67.00 per month and Breathe With Sandy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 9D Breathwork against 4.9 for Breathe With Sandy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 9D Breathwork has 255 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 88% positive.

9D Breathwork ships an update every 2 weeks, Breathe With Sandy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9D Breathwork | Breathe With Sandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9d-breathwork/id6680193387/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathe-with-sandy/id6778363815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breathwork](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768265022) | [Breathe With Sandy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778363817) |

## What reviewers say

### 9D Breathwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9d-breathwork/id6680193387)

Access immersive breathwork journeys and connect with global facilitators for stress reduction and personal growth. Download sessions for offline use and tailor your practice to your specific goals.

**Highlights:** Immersive breathwork journeys, Global facilitator network, Offline session access, Personalized practice, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $67.00 | per month |
| Month | $67.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $67.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $97.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Year | $399.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $399.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $699.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $699.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful breathwork experience
- 🔒 Transformative and grounding
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Seamless and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Accessible breathwork at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Not enough content for the price
- 🐛 App issues like crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Dangerous breath holding techniques

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inability to access all purchased content

**Requested features**

- More diverse breathwork sessions
- Desktop version of the app
- Free trial or more free content


### Breathe With Sandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathe-with-sandy/id6778363815)

This app offers over 350 guided breathwork sessions with original music designed to calm your nervous system. Explore various breathing techniques, create custom playlists, and track your practice with a built-in calendar. It's designed for anyone seeking stress reduction, improved focus, and emotional resilience.

**Highlights:** 350+ guided breathwork sessions, Original music for breath pacing, Offline session downloads, Customizable playlists, Practice scheduling calendar, Multiple breathing styles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratitude | $9.99 | per month |
| Abundance | $19.99 | per month |
| Growth | $50.00 | per month |
| Gratitude | $107.99 | per year |
| Abundance | $214.99 | per year |
| Growth | $539.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9D Breathwork free?

9D Breathwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Breathe With Sandy free?

Breathe With Sandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 9D Breathwork or Breathe With Sandy?

Breathe With Sandy is rated higher. 9D Breathwork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Breathe With Sandy averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do 9D Breathwork or Breathe With Sandy have ads?

Neither 9D Breathwork nor Breathe With Sandy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9D Breathwork or Breathe With Sandy?

9D Breathwork ships an update every 2 weeks, and Breathe With Sandy weekly. Most recently, 9D Breathwork was updated on November 8, 2026 and Breathe With Sandy on November 10, 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.*