Comparison

Coherence vs Medit8

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

Medit8

Features
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Medit8 is breathwork for real life. Find your calm in a chaotic world with simple, guided breathing exercises designed to help you relax, focus, and reset. No experience required. The app features guided breathwork sessions for stress relief, focus, and sleep. Easy-to-follow breathing patterns for beginners and beyond. A clean, distraction-free interface. And the ability to track your progress and build a daily practice. Life moves fast. Medit8 helps you slow down without slowing you down. Whether you have 2 minutes or 20, there's a session for you. No fluff, no guru talk. Just breathing that works. Unlock the full library of guided sessions, advanced breathing techniques, and exclusive content with Medit8 Premium, available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Start breathing with intention. Download Medit8 today.

Screenshots

Coherence4 screens
Medit82 screens

Verdict

The call

Coherence and Medit8 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Medit8 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, Medit8 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Coherence versus Medit8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoherenceMedit8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (623 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings623 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SweeneyJoshua Marsh

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
2 purchases

Medit8

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Meditation$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Meditation$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Coherence free?
Coherence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medit8 free?
Medit8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Coherence or Medit8 have ads?
Neither Coherence nor Medit8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coherence or Medit8?
Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and Medit8 every 5 days. Most recently, Coherence was updated on October 28, 2026 and Medit8 on October 25, 2026.

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