Comparison

Serene Timer vs Breathing Exercises

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

Head to head
About

Serene Timer

This app provides a gentle and calm way to wake up or end meditation sessions. It uses sounds that gradually increase in volume, easing you into alertness without startling you. Ideal for naps and relaxation, it promotes a refreshed and centered feeling.

Highlights
  • Gradually increasing sound volume
  • Gentle wake-up experience
  • Supports meditation and naps
  • Calm and tranquil soundscapes
  • No harsh tones or jolts
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Tired of timers that shock you awake? Serene Timer offers a kinder, calmer way to wake up, perfect for meditation, naps, and relaxation. With sounds that gradually ramp up in volume, Serene Timer gently eases you back into alertness, leaving you refreshed and centered instead of startled. Whether you need a soft wake-up after a power nap or a gentle end to your meditation, Serene Timer is designed to support your wellness. No harsh tones, no jolts—just a smooth, tranquil rise that fits seamlessly into your routine. Discover the peaceful alternative to abrupt alarms.

About

Breathing Exercises

Features
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Breathing exercises that calm anxiety, ease stress and help you fall asleep – in just a few minutes. Box Breathing, 4-7-8 and more, guided step by step. Follow the animated breathing circle: inhale, hold, exhale. Gentle haptic cues and optional background sounds keep you in rhythm, even with your eyes closed. BREATHING TECHNIQUES • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) for stress and focus • 4-7-8 Breathing to wind down and fall asleep • Calm Breathing and Energizing Breath • With Premium: 18 techniques in total, including Wim Hof Method, Coherent Breathing, Physiological Sigh, Alternate Nostril, Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, Bhramari and Buteyko • With Premium: create your own breathing patterns WHAT LUNAIR DOES FOR YOU • Pick a goal – stress, sleep, focus or energy – and start the matching technique • Choose a session length, or set your own (Premium) • Haptic breathing cues and calming background sounds • Optional reminders to keep your practice going • Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts to start breathing in a tap • Saves your sessions to Apple Health as mindful minutes • Streaks, stats and heatmap to see your progress (Premium) • No account needed – optionally sign in with Apple for Premium cloud sync across devices Lunair is simple, quiet and focused: a few slow breaths whenever you need to calm down, reset or get ready for sleep. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lunair-4cd15.web.app/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

Serene Timer4 screens
Breathing Exercises4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serene Timer at none against Breathing Exercises's 4. Breathing Exercises's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Breathing Exercises sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Serene Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serene Timer ships an update every 7 months, Breathing Exercises every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Serene Timer versus Breathing Exercises: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerene TimerBreathing Exercises
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian RuhlederCengiz Darian Hanci

In-app purchases

None

Serene Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Breathing Exercises

Subscriptions3
  • Lunair Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Lunair Premium (6-Month)$3.996 Months
  • Lunair Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lunair Premium – Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Serene Timer free?
Serene Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breathing Exercises free?
Breathing Exercises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serene Timer or Breathing Exercises have ads?
Neither Serene Timer nor Breathing Exercises shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serene Timer or Breathing Exercises?
Serene Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Breathing Exercises every 6 weeks. Most recently, Serene Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Breathing Exercises on October 15, 2026.

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