Comparison

Loovre vs Box Breathing Guide

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

Head to head
About

Loovre

Features
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Your hands are busy. Your phone still films every round. Loovre is a video interval timer for training where you can't touch your phone: boxing, MMA, muay thai, karate, BJJ, weightlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, climbing. Tap Start once and put the phone down. During every work interval Loovre records you. During every rest it automatically replays the round you just did, full screen. Then the next round starts. Between Start and Stop you never touch the screen. HOW IT WORKS - Set delay, work, rest and repeats - Work: the camera records automatically - Rest: instant replay of what you just did - Repeat until the timer ends the session for you START WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SCREEN - Long-press Start, then tap the phone body three times — works with gloves on - During rest, tap twice to re-watch the last seconds in slow motion (0.5x) - Start and stop from supported AirPods (Camera Remote, H2 chip or newer) - Start, stop and gestures from your Apple Watch APPLE WATCH AND HEART RATE - Full watchOS app: phase, countdown and set number on your wrist - Live heart rate, calories and five heart-rate zones - Tap the watch three times to start, twice for slow-motion replay WORKOUT HISTORY AND APPLE HEALTH - Every session lands in your journal: rounds, durations, heart rate, calories - Heart-rate chart and time in zones for each workout - Workouts saved to Apple Health, with every work interval as a segment - Export any round as a video with full metadata A REAL CAMERA - Front and back cameras with seamless zoom across lenses - Up to 4K at 60 fps, HEVC - Manual exposure, torch and focal-length display - Your music keeps playing while you record BUILT AROUND YOUR TRAINING - Timer presets for different routines - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - Sound and flash signals for phase changes (screen, camera LED or both) - Optional saving to Photos PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking, no cloud. Everything runs and stays on your device. FREE AND PRO The free version is fully usable: the complete record-and-replay loop, tap gestures, slow-motion replay, Apple Watch, heart rate, workout history and Apple Health — with recording limited to 720p / 24 fps, basic quality and 3 rounds per session, and round videos are not kept. Loovre Pro unlocks 4K / 60 fps and higher quality, custom timers, saving to Photos and keeping round videos in History. Pro is available monthly, yearly (with a 7-day free trial) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Loovre does not score, count or correct your technique. It shows you your round while it still matters — so you can fix the next one yourself, or share the video with your coach. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Box Breathing Guide

This app guides you through a 4-step breathing technique to reduce stress and promote calmness. It features a visual guide, adjustable pace, and Apple Watch integration for convenient sessions. Use it for quick pauses during busy days or to reset your breathing.

Highlights
  • Guided 4-step breathing rhythm
  • Clean visual guide
  • Adjustable pace
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • View heart rate changes
  • Relaxation and wellness tool
Features
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Box helps you feel calmer in just a few minutes with guided box breathing. Follow the proven 4-step rhythm - inhale, hold, exhale, hold - to reset your breathing, regain composure, and reduce everyday stress. Use Box on iPhone or Apple Watch: - Clean, calming visual guide for each breathing phase - Adjustable pace options to match your comfort - Apple Watch companion for quick sessions anywhere - View before-and-after heart rate on Apple Watch after a session Whether you need a short pause between meetings or a reset during a busy day, Box makes it easy to breathe with intention. Health & Safety Box is for relaxation and wellness only and is not medical advice. Stop if you feel dizzy, unwell, or short of breath. If you have medical conditions or concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Screenshots

Loovre4 screens
Box Breathing Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Breathing Guide at none against Loovre's 3. Box Breathing Guide also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. Loovre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Box Breathing Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Loovre versus Box Breathing Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoovreBox Breathing Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey KarpovJohn Kennedy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loovre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
None

Box Breathing Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loovre free?
Loovre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Breathing Guide free?
Box Breathing Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loovre or Box Breathing Guide have ads?
Neither Loovre nor Box Breathing Guide shows ads.

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