Comparison

Coherence vs Anima

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

Head to head
About

Coherence

Master your nervous system through guided breathwork. Access over 500 breathing patterns to shift your state, from calm and focus to energy and sleep. Connect with a global community in live sessions and create custom routines.

Highlights
  • Nervous system interface via breath
  • Shift states: calm, focus, energy, sleep
  • Daily global live breathing sessions
  • 500+ research-backed breathing patterns
  • Custom breathing sequence creator
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Community features and leaderboards
Features
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YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM, ON DEMAND Coherence is a nervous system interface. Using the science of breath, shift into calm, focus, or energy in minutes. Your breath is the only autonomic function you can consciously control - a direct line to your nervous system. Coherence gives you the patterns to use it. SHIFT YOUR STATE - Calm: Activate your parasympathetic system to release stress - Focus: Enter alert relaxation for deep work - Energy: Stimulate your system for peak performance - Sleep: Downregulate for faster, deeper rest BREATHE WITH THE WORLD Join the Daily Sync - a live global session where people worldwide breathe together in perfect unison. Watch participants appear around a real-time 3D Earth. Set an intention. Experience collective coherence. 500+ BREATHING PATTERNS Techniques selected from peer-reviewed research and proven traditions: - Coherence: Heart-brain synchronization (5.5s rhythm) - Box Breath: Used by Navy SEALs for composure under pressure - 4-7-8: Vagal activation for rapid calm - Physiological Sigh: The fastest way to reduce stress - Vortex: Fibonacci-based energizing sequence - Tummo: Traditional Tibetan inner heat practice - Sleep, Focus, Energy patterns and more CREATE YOUR OWN Build custom breathing sequences with our visual editor. Set phase durations, add music from Spotify or Apple Music, record your own voice guidance, and share with the community. TRACK YOUR REGULATION - Streaks and daily practice stats - Session history and insights - Weekly progress visualization - Level progression system COMPETE & CONNECT - Weekly leagues with promotion and demotion - Global leaderboards - User profiles and friends - Invite others to sync sessions DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Minimalist dark interface - Zen mode fades the UI so nothing distracts you - Beautiful animations guide your breath - Sonic cues keep you on rhythm - Works with screen off - Works in airplane mode SUBSCRIPTION All features require an active subscription: - Monthly: $9.99/month - Annual: $39.99/year (3-day free trial) - Cancel anytime in App Store settings Take control of your nervous system. Terms of Use: https://www.coherencebreath.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.coherencebreath.com/privacy

About

Anima

This app offers a simple, scientifically validated breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety. Practice for just 5 minutes to achieve immediate calm and long-term benefits like improved mood and immune function.

Highlights
  • Cardiac coherence breathing exercises
  • Scientifically validated stress reduction
  • 7 distinct breathing modes
  • Visual and haptic guidance
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Customizable sessions
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Anima guides you through cardiac coherence and guided breathing exercises. Take five minutes to slow down, breathe, and find your calm, at your own pace. Free, with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. CARDIAC COHERENCE, MADE SIMPLE Cardiac coherence is based on slow, steady breathing, usually around 6 breaths per minute. This rhythm supports the natural interaction between breathing, heart rate, and the autonomic nervous system. The 365 method offers a simple routine: 3 times a day, 6 breaths per minute, for 5 minutes. Slow breathing exercises have been studied for their effects on stress, anxiety, and physiological regulation. Regular practice may also support relaxation, sleep, and concentration. CREATE YOUR OWN BREATHING EXERCISES Box breathing, triangle breathing, 4-7-8, or a custom rhythm without pauses: build the exercise that works for you in the Create tab, save it, and start it with a single tap. AN EXERCISE FOR EVERY MOMENT Balance: the classic cardiac coherence rhythm Energy: a longer inhale to start your day Relax: a longer exhale to help you slow down Express: a one-minute breathing break Focus: box breathing to help you refocus Sleep: the 4-7-8 method with guided relaxation Pre-teens and Kids: breathing rhythms adapted for younger users Free Session: choose your own rhythm and duration Arrange the list however you like: show, hide, or reorder your exercises. GUIDANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU Follow a voice guide, gentle chimes, or simply breathe in silence. Visual guidance, subtle haptics, and breathing sounds let you practice the way you prefer, even with your eyes closed. YOUR PRACTICE, AT YOUR OWN PACE Unlock nature photography as you practice and use it as a background during your sessions. Keep track of your practice history, statistics, and reminders, without pressure or imposed goals. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Anima does not collect personal data related to your breathing practice. FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. An independent app created to make cardiac coherence simple, enjoyable, and accessible.

Screenshots

Coherence4 screens
Anima4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anima at none against Coherence's 6. Anima also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Coherence's advantage is ratings volume (631 vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. Coherence sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Anima asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anima holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coherence has 631 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Coherence's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anima's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, Anima every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Coherence versus Anima: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoherenceAnima
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (631 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings631 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SweeneyNicolas Haddad

Customer experience

Coherence

All ratings619 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.9%

Anima

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Coherence

Subscriptions6
  • Coherence Monthly Membership$14.991 Month
  • Coherence Membership3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Coherence Friend Pass14 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Coherence Membership$69.991 Year
  • Coherence Membership1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Coherence3 Months trial$69.991 Year
None

Anima

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coherence free?
Coherence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anima free?
Anima is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coherence or Anima?
Anima is rated higher. Coherence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while Anima averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Coherence or Anima have ads?
Neither Coherence nor Anima shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coherence or Anima?
Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and Anima every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coherence was updated on October 30, 2026 and Anima on October 4, 2026.

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