Comparison

Coherence vs VisionLoop

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

VisionLoop

Features
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VisionLoop helps you build a calmer, clearer, and more intentional daily mindset. Create a personal intention, receive a tailored affirmation, and complete a guided focus session designed to support your goals. Whether you want to build confidence, improve discipline, feel more grounded, or stay focused on your future, VisionLoop gives you a simple daily ritual you can return to. Features: - Create personal intentions - Explore goal-based affirmation categories - Complete guided visualization sessions - Track your daily streak - Save and revisit past loops - Reflect after each session - Follow a clean, calming daily focus experience VisionLoop is designed for people who want a simple daily practice for focus, self-growth, and inner clarity. More features and guided experiences are coming soon.

Screenshots

Coherence4 screens
VisionLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisionLoop at none against Coherence's 6. Coherence's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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. VisionLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, VisionLoop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coherence versus VisionLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoherenceVisionLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (566 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings566 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SweeneySamet Nail Coban

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

VisionLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coherence free?
Coherence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VisionLoop free?
VisionLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coherence or VisionLoop have ads?
Neither Coherence nor VisionLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coherence or VisionLoop?
Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and VisionLoop fortnightly. Most recently, Coherence was updated on September 22, 2026 and VisionLoop on September 19, 2026.

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