Comparison

WeHale vs Arcticalm

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

Head to head
About

WeHale

This app offers guided breathwork sessions designed to promote calm, energy, and focus. It provides various session lengths and introductory courses, allowing users to track their emotional shifts before and after each practice. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork sessions (6-15 mins)
  • Longer Breath Journeys (15-35 mins)
  • Introductory course and challenges
  • Technique, level, and expectation guidance
  • Gentle, Deep, and Immersive levels
  • Pre and post-session mood tracking
Features
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No hype. No wellness clichés. No guilt when you skip a day. WeHale is built like the practice itself. Deliberate pacing. Room to breathe. Less pressure means more presence. YOUR FIRST 14 DAYS ARE FREE No card needed. Nothing to cancel. And three sessions stay free after that, so there is always somewhere to breathe. WHAT YOU GET • Guided breathwork sessions from 6 to 15 minutes, in three categories. Calm, Balance and Activate • Longer Breath Journeys, 15 to 35 minutes, for the days you have the time • Begin Within, a five-day intro course. One short lesson and one session a day • Go Deeper, a seven-day challenge that builds through activation, balance and depth HOW IT WORKS • Every session tells you the technique, the level and what to expect before you press play • Gentle, Deep and Immersive levels, so there is always a next step • The course and the challenge open one day at a time WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT WeHale asks how you feel before a session, and again after. The shift is written down for you, session by session. FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS Not sure where to start? Begin Within walks you through the basics. Already experienced? Go straight to the full library and keep your own pace. SPOKEN IN ENGLISH Every session is recorded in English. SUBSCRIPTION WeHale Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the purchase is confirmed. It renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://wehale.io/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arcticalm

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Arcticalm is your daily companion for calm, focus, and resilience. Whether you need to unwind after a long day, sharpen your focus, fall asleep faster, or build energy for what's ahead - Arcticalm gives you simple, science-backed practices that take just minutes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.arcticalm.com/privacy BREATHWORK • Box Breathing — calm your nervous system • 4-7-8 Breathing — fall asleep faster • Circle Breathing — steady focus • Retention Rounds — energize and build resilience MEDITATION • Timed Meditation — silent or background sound (rain, fire) sessions, your duration • Affirmation Meditation — record and replay your own affirmations COLD & HOT EXPOSURE • Cold Shower & Cold Plunge timers • Sauna timer Track every session. Build a daily habit. No noise, no clutter — just the practices that work. Designed for everyone, ages 18–80. Fully accessible with screen reader support, high-contrast visuals, and visual cues for every audio cue. Available in English, French, and Spanish.

Screenshots

WeHale4 screens
Arcticalm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WeHale at every 3 days against Arcticalm's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. WeHale sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Arcticalm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeHale ships an update every 3 days, Arcticalm every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
WeHale versus Arcticalm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeHaleArcticalm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndningsappen Varberg ABHarris Sopovic

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WeHale

Subscriptions4
  • WeHale monthly (partner)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • WeHale yearly (partner)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Arcticalm

Subscriptions2
  • Arcticalm Pro$4.991 Month
  • Arcticalm Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WeHale free?
WeHale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcticalm free?
Arcticalm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WeHale or Arcticalm have ads?
Neither WeHale nor Arcticalm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeHale or Arcticalm?
WeHale ships an update every 3 days, and Arcticalm every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeHale was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arcticalm on October 24, 2026.

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