Comparison

Coherence vs Schumann Resonance

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

Schumann Resonance

Monitor Earth's natural electromagnetic frequency and explore its potential impact on your mood, sleep, and focus. Log your daily experiences, analyze personal patterns, and connect with global mood trends. Offers AI-powered guidance and beautiful visualizations for a mindful wellness journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time Schumann resonance frequency monitoring
  • 24-hour frequency activity charts
  • Personal mood and sensation logging
  • Wellness pattern analysis
  • Global mood distribution insights
  • AI-powered resonance guide
  • Cosmic-themed UI with dark mode
Features
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Tune into the Schumann Resonance — Earth's natural electromagnetic frequency — and discover how it influences mood, sleep, focus, and wellbeing. Earthwave gives you real-time Schumann resonance data, personalized insights, and global mood analytics in one beautifully designed app. WHAT IS THE SCHUMANN RESONANCE? The Schumann resonance is Earth's natural electromagnetic frequency, centered around 7.83 Hz. Scientists have studied this global atmospheric frequency since 1952, and many users explore how fluctuations in the Schumann resonance may relate to mood, sleep quality, clarity, and overall wellness. Earthwave brings Schumann resonance monitoring to your phone with clear, accurate, real-time data. LIVE SCHUMANN RESONANCE MONITORING • Real-time Schumann resonance frequency • 24-hour charts showing frequency activity • Amplitude, Q-factor, and intensity indicators • Smart insights explaining today's resonance levels • Beautiful visualizations with smooth animations PERSONAL WELLNESS TRACKING Log your daily experience and explore how the Schumann resonance correlates with your state: • Track 6 mood states (Calm, Anxious, Energetic, Dizzy, Low, Balanced) • Intensity scale from 1–5 • Add personal notes on sensations, sleep, dreams • Automatic capture of the Schumann resonance at check-in time • Complete history of your wellness patterns PATTERN & FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Earthwave analyzes your data to reveal trends: • See how your mood shifts with Schumann resonance peaks • Discover your optimal frequency ranges • Interactive scatter charts for deeper insights • Track your most common moods and daily resonance exposure GLOBAL MOOD — COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS Connect with users worldwide who observe the Schumann resonance: • Real-time global mood distribution • Anonymous check-ins shown as they happen • Compare your experiences with the collective resonance field AI RESONANCE GUIDE Ask anything about the Schumann resonance: • How today's frequency might affect your activities • Suggestions based on current amplitude or Q-factor • Educational explanations of Schumann resonance science • Guidance on geomagnetic influences and wellness BEAUTIFUL COSMIC DESIGN • Dark theme with cosmic purple glow • Glass-morphism UI • Elegant data visuals and smooth animations • Designed for calm, mindful use PRIVACY FIRST • No account needed • Anonymous check-ins • Your wellness data stays on your device Whether you're interested in Earth science, energy frequencies, meditation, or wellness tracking, Earthwave offers the most complete Schumann resonance experience available. Download Earthwave and tune into Earth's electromagnetic heartbeat. You will need a subscription to get full access to the functionalities. The following terms apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Coherence4 screens
Schumann Resonance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coherence at every 4 days against Schumann Resonance's every 10 days. Coherence also leads on ratings volume (642 vs 128). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Schumann Resonance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coherence holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coherence has 642 ratings behind it against 128, 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 80% of Schumann Resonance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, Schumann Resonance every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coherence versus Schumann Resonance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoherenceSchumann Resonance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (642 ratings) — better4.6 (128 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings642 — better128
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SweeneyEiras Labs LLC

Customer experience

Coherence

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

Schumann Resonance

All ratings128 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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
3 purchases

Schumann Resonance

Subscriptions2
  • Earthwave Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Earthwave: Yearly subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Earthwave Subscription$79.99

Questions

Is Coherence free?
Coherence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schumann Resonance free?
Schumann Resonance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coherence or Schumann Resonance?
Coherence is rated higher. Coherence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while Schumann Resonance averages 4.6 from 128 ratings.
Do Coherence or Schumann Resonance have ads?
Neither Coherence nor Schumann Resonance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coherence or Schumann Resonance?
Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and Schumann Resonance every 10 days. Most recently, Coherence was updated on November 4, 2026 and Schumann Resonance on November 5, 2026.

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