# Vayu vs Neumo

The clearest difference is rating: Neumo at 5.0 against Vayu's 3.9. Neumo also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vayu's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vayu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Neumo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neumo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vayu has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vayu | Neumo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-guided-breathwork/id6744126459/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neumo/id6748102847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 196 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prana Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806209067) | [Tane Langton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792259855) |

## What reviewers say

### Vayu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-guided-breathwork/id6744126459)

This app offers guided breathing exercises with haptic and audio feedback to promote relaxation and mindfulness. It features personalized sessions, reminders, and an AI chatbot for wellness guidance, all accessible from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing sessions, Haptic and audio guidance, Mindfulness reminders, Health app integration, AI-powered wellness chatbot, Breathing analytics dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vayu Pro Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Vayu Pro Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Vayu by Prana Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


### Neumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neumo/id6748102847)

Enhance your well-being with guided breathing exercises and immersive soundscapes. This app offers various techniques for stress relief, sleep, and focus, with customizable guides and habit-building tools to support your practice.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises (Box, 4-7-8, Coherent), Binaural beats and soundscapes, Visual, vibration, and voice guides, Habit building and progress tracking, Timed sessions for morning, afternoon, and evening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neumo Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Neumo Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vayu free?

Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neumo free?

Neumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vayu or Neumo?

Neumo is rated higher. Vayu averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Neumo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Vayu or Neumo have ads?

Vayu shows ads; Neumo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vayu or Neumo?

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and Neumo every 4 days. Most recently, Vayu was updated on October 28, 2026 and Neumo on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*