Comparison

Coherence vs Respirello

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
Read full description

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

Respirello

Explore over 60 breathwork exercises with therapeutic soundscapes designed to reduce stress, improve sleep, and balance emotions. Customize your own sessions or follow personalized plans. Connect with a global community of breathwork facilitators.

Highlights
  • 60+ breathwork exercises
  • Therapeutic soundscapes
  • Custom session creation
  • Personalized practice plans
  • Daily practice suggestions
  • Global facilitator community
Features
Read full description

Respirello – The Breathness App Breathe better, live better. The ultimate space for conscious breathing—uniting people from all over the world in a shared journey of transformation. 60+ breathwork exercises fused with immersive therapeutic soundscapes Each practice carries an energetic signature to help you relieve stress, improve sleep, balance emotions, and awaken your inner vitality. The only app that lets you create your own sessions Customize rhythms, durations, and soundscapes to design your perfect practice—and share it with others, turning breath into a bridge of connection. Build your own personalized plans Go deeper with tailored programs that inspire lasting and meaningful transformation in your daily life. A guide that supports you at any moment of the day Respirello suggests the right practice for your current state—whether you need calm, focus, or energy—so you always have breathing as an ally. A global community of facilitators Discover and connect with renowned breathworkers worldwide, each bringing unique approaches and wisdom to enrich your journey. More than an app, a movement Respirello is your personal and collective space to release tension, embody presence, and experience the transformative power of your breath.

Screenshots

Coherence4 screens
Respirello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Respirello at freemium against Coherence's subscription. Respirello also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Coherence's advantage is ratings volume (623 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Respirello sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Respirello holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coherence has 623 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 Respirello's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, Respirello weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Coherence versus Respirello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoherenceRespirello
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (623 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings623 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SweeneyRespirello LLC

Customer experience

Coherence

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

Respirello

All ratings1 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
Show 3 more
  • Coherence Membership$69.991 Year
  • Coherence Membership1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Coherence3 Months trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Respirello

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Coherence free?
Coherence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Respirello free?
Respirello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coherence or Respirello?
Respirello is rated higher. Coherence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Respirello averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Coherence or Respirello have ads?
Neither Coherence nor Respirello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coherence or Respirello?
Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and Respirello weekly. Most recently, Coherence was updated on October 28, 2026 and Respirello on October 18, 2026.

Other comparisons