Comparison

Notece Journal vs BreatheMeter

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

Head to head
About

Notece Journal

This app provides a structured journaling experience based on CBT and Gestalt principles. It uses a card system to help users reflect on events, thoughts, and feelings, fostering emotional recognition and new perspectives. Entries can be organized by life areas, people, or tags for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • CBT and Gestalt-based journaling
  • Structured thought cards (Event, Thought, Feeling, Concern, Comment)
  • Organize entries by life areas, people, and tags
  • Secure with encryption and password protection
  • Share entries with therapists
  • Emotional recognition and perspective development
Features
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We’ve created a safe space where every thought matters, and every emotion has significance. Our unique method, based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and Gestalt approaches, will help you reflect on your experiences and view them from a new perspective. How Does It Work? We use cards to help you structure your thoughts: Event: What happened? Thought: What ideas or beliefs did it trigger? Feeling: How did you feel? Concern: Is there anything that worries you? Comment: What would you like to add? You can combine these cards in any order and create personalized entries. An Easy Way to Organize Your Thoughts Your entries can be sorted by: Life areas: Family, friends, relationships, and more. Key people: Highlight who plays a significant role in your experiences. Tags: Quickly find the thoughts and events you’re looking for. Full Privacy and Security Your data is protected by robust encryption and a personal password. You decide who gets to see your entries. Support for Conversations with Your Therapist Share your entries with your therapist to make your sessions more meaningful and productive. Why Does It Matter? Sometimes, it's hard to make sense of your feelings. We’re here to help you: Recognize your emotions. Identify the root of your concerns. Develop new, supportive perspectives. Begin Your Journey to Harmony Today!

About

BreatheMeter

Features
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BreatheMeter helps you understand your breathing and build a simple daily breathing practice. MEASURE YOUR BREATHING Measure your breathing rate in 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes. See your results and build a clearer picture of your breathing over time. PRACTISE GUIDED BREATHING Follow guided breathing exercises with visual and audio guidance. Choose sessions designed for relaxation, calm, focus, sleep, and everyday breathing practice. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your breathing measurements and practice history. See trends and patterns over time with simple statistics and insights. BUILD A DAILY HABIT Set reminders to make breathing practice part of your routine. Home Screen widgets let you check your breathing information at a glance. FREE FEATURES • Breathing rate measurement • Guided breathing exercises • Audio and visual guidance • 30-day measurement history • Basic statistics and trends • Home Screen widgets • Daily and weekly reminders • No ads PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock more tools with BreatheMeter Premium: • 20 guided breathing exercises with voiceover • Apple Health integration • Unlimited measurement history • Advanced statistics and trends • Time-of-day analysis and weekly insights • CSV and PDF data export • Additional personalisation options PRIVACY FIRST Your breathing data stays under your control. • No account required • No personal data sharing • Data stored on your device • Optional Apple Health integration • No ads BreatheMeter is designed for general wellness and mindful breathing practice. It is not a medical device and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or monitor medical conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice. Start with a few breaths and make breathing practice part of your day. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.breathemeter.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Notece Journal4 screens
BreatheMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notece Journal at none against BreatheMeter's 2. Notece Journal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. BreatheMeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Notece Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notece Journal ships an update weekly, BreatheMeter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notece Journal versus BreatheMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotece JournalBreatheMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMEGGI TSIKOLIIANikhil Fuge

In-app purchases

None

Notece Journal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BreatheMeter

Subscriptions2
  • BreatheMeter Premium$3.991 Month
  • BreatheMeter Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Notece Journal free?
Notece Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BreatheMeter free?
BreatheMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notece Journal or BreatheMeter have ads?
Neither Notece Journal nor BreatheMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notece Journal or BreatheMeter?
Notece Journal ships an update weekly, and BreatheMeter every 2 months. Most recently, Notece Journal was updated on October 5, 2026 and BreatheMeter on October 20, 2026.

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