Comparison

OxyBoost vs Apneue

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

Head to head
About

OxyBoost

Features
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OxyBoost is a minimalist breathwork training app for practicing breathing patterns, breath holds, and relaxation. Create adjustable exercises and track your practice over time. Key Features: • Box breathing • O2 / CO2 / Relaxation (no contraction) apnea tables • Customisable exercises with adjustable intervals • History and statistics • Live heart rate and blood oxygen from supported external Bluetooth sensors • Interactive sensor charts with breathing and hold phases • Share exercise by link or QR • Music during exercises, with search, styles and synced favorites • Offline listening for tracks whose artists enable downloads • Voice guidance and subtle notifications • Dark and light theme support • Practice screen customisation • Realtime sync across your devices • Training history and music favorites saved to your account • Sign in with Apple Sensor readings are provided by a compatible external Bluetooth device; OxyBoost does not measure heart rate or blood oxygen using the iPhone itself. The available readings and their accuracy depend on the connected sensor. Readings are displayed and saved as part of your training history and are not intended for diagnosis, treatment, medical decisions, or monitoring the safety of a breath hold. Disclaimer: This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider before starting any breathwork or apnea training and before making medical decisions. Do not disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. Terms of Use: https://oxyboo.st/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://oxyboo.st/privacy

About

Apneue

Features
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Apneue is a simple apnea training app for breath-hold practice and structured breathing, designed for clarity, consistency, and calm. Test your maximum hold and track progress over time. Generate COâ‚‚ and Oâ‚‚ tables from your max hold or customize them to match your training style. Use the visually guided box breathing sessions to practice controlled and relaxed breathing. Review your sessions with detailed statistics, Apple Health integration, and optional reminders. Smooth wave animations keep training focused and and distraction-free, while optional customization unlocks additional themes and alternate app icons. All core functionality is free. Apneue is an independent app built and maintained by a single developer with a focus on simplicity, usability, and privacy. Caution: Breath-hold training involves risk. Apneue is for training and informational purposes only and is not a medical device. Always train within your limits, and never practice breath holding in unsafe conditions or in water without proper supervision.

Screenshots

OxyBoost4 screens
Apneue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OxyBoost at every 2 days against Apneue's every 5 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. OxyBoost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Apneue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OxyBoost ships an update every 2 days, Apneue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OxyBoost versus Apneue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOxyBoostApneue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem VerbatSaad Anis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OxyBoost

Subscriptions3
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Apneue

One-time1
  • Supporter Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is OxyBoost free?
OxyBoost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apneue free?
Apneue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OxyBoost or Apneue have ads?
Neither OxyBoost nor Apneue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OxyBoost or Apneue?
OxyBoost ships an update every 2 days, and Apneue every 5 weeks. Most recently, OxyBoost was updated on September 15, 2026 and Apneue on September 23, 2026.

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