Comparison

BreatheWithMe vs Row Downstream

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

Head to head
About

BreatheWithMe

This app offers guided breathing exercises and mindfulness sessions to help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance mental well-being. It features soothing visuals, audio guidance, and real-time visual cues to support your breathing rhythm.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Real-time visual cues
  • Audio guidance and soundscapes
  • Progress tracking
  • Cross-platform access
  • Offline mode
Features
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BreathWithMeApp.com is a mindfulness and breathwork application designed to guide users through breathing exercises for stress relief, focus, and overall mental well-being. The system delivers a seamless web and mobile experience, combining soothing visuals, guided audio, and structured breathing patterns. Core Features -Guided Breathing Exercises: Offers curated sessions for stress relief, sleep, focus, and energy, with customizable duration and tempo. -Real-Time Visual Cues: Dynamic animations and timing bars guide the user’s breathing rhythm in real-time. -Audio Guidance: Optional voiceovers and ambient soundscapes to enhance the mindfulness experience. -Progress Tracking: User engagement is tracked via session history, streaks, and personalized usage insights. -Cross-Platform Access: Fully responsive design for optimal experience on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. -Offline Mode: Enables users to download sessions for use without internet connectivity (if supported).

About

Row Downstream

Features
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Downstream turns your Concept2 erg into a coached training system. Pick from a catalog of hundreds of workouts or build your own and save them to your library — filter by training zone or duration. Drop them onto your calendar and each day's session is waiting for you, ready to row. While you pull, Downstream drives the workout: live pace and stroke-rate targets, split-by-split feedback, intervals and rest, and a customizable live screen. Every workout is captured — splits, strokes, and heart rate — and lands in your log automatically. • Works with any Concept2 erg (RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg) over Bluetooth • Verified sync to your official Concept2 Logbook • Heart rate from a chest strap or your Apple Watch — free • Import your on-water rows, bike, and run activities from Strava • Start a Spotify playlist automatically when you begin a piece • Share-ready workout summary cards No ads.

Screenshots

BreatheWithMe4 screens
Row Downstream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Row Downstream at none against BreatheWithMe's 8. Row Downstream also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). 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. BreatheWithMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Row Downstream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BreatheWithMe ships an update every 4 months, Row Downstream every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BreatheWithMe versus Row Downstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreatheWithMeRow Downstream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBreathe With Me, LLCRow Downstream LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BreatheWithMe

Subscriptions4
  • Montly Premium Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Ambassador Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
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  • Ambassador Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • US Mo Subscription$4.99
  • Monthly Ambassador Subscription$9.99
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$49.99
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  • Yearly Ambassador Subscription$109.99
None

Row Downstream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BreatheWithMe free?
BreatheWithMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Row Downstream free?
Row Downstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BreatheWithMe or Row Downstream have ads?
Neither BreatheWithMe nor Row Downstream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BreatheWithMe or Row Downstream?
BreatheWithMe ships an update every 4 months, and Row Downstream every 6 days. Most recently, BreatheWithMe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Row Downstream on October 24, 2026.

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