Comparison

Vayu vs Upio

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

Head to head
About

Vayu

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
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Vayu is your breathing companion for a calmer mind and body, now on iPhone and iPad. Close your eyes and follow the breath. Vayu guides every inhale, hold, and exhale with gentle haptics and immersive sound, so you can practice with your eyes closed instead of staring at a screen. A few quiet minutes is enough to settle your nervous system, ease stress, sharpen focus, or wind down for sleep. WHY VAYU Screen-free guidance. Gentle taps lead each phase of the breath, so the practice comes to you. Tuned to you. Your heart rate and HRV inform the sessions Vayu suggests, so the practice fits where your body is right now. Built for real life. Two minutes between meetings, or a longer session before bed. There is nothing to catch up on. WHAT'S INSIDE - Guided techniques: box breathing, alternate nostril, 4-7-8, physiological sigh, and more classic pranayama. - Curated sessions for stress, sleep, focus, and energy. - Heart rate and HRV insights that show how each session calms your body. - A personal AI coach that suggests the right practice for this moment. - A private journal for your mood and reflections. - Streaks and a simple dashboard to see your progress over time. - An Apple Watch companion for breathwork on your wrist. - Breathe better, live better. Take a breath, and begin. Privacy Policy: https://vayu-prana.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://vayu-prana.com/terms

About

Upio

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Key Features: Smart Reminders - Customizable notification schedule - Flexible time blocks for work and personal hours - Snooze and reschedule with one tap - Dead-response recovery ensures you never miss a reminder Progress Tracking - Visual timeline showing your daily activity - Week and month analytics with comparison charts - Response rate tracking to understand your habits - GitHub-style activity heatmap Gamification - Achievement system with 4 tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) - Streak tracking to maintain momentum - XP and leveling system - Daily and weekly challenges Exercise Library - Built-in exercises: Squats, Pushups, Lunges, Plank - Create unlimited custom exercises - Choose from hundreds of SF Symbol icons - Track reps or duration Insights & Reports - Daily, weekly, and monthly reports - Exercise breakdown by type - Average response time analytics - Streak milestones and comparisons Flexible Scheduling - Create multiple time blocks throughout the day - Set different schedules for weekdays and weekends - Randomize notification times to prevent habituation - Focus Mode awareness Privacy First All your data stays on your device. No account required, no tracking, no ads. Premium Features - Unlock all achievements and progress tracking - Advanced statistics and insights - Unlimited custom exercises Start building healthier habits today with Upio! Terms of Use (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://martin-kieliszek.github.io/upio/en-us.html

Screenshots

Vayu4 screens
Upio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Upio at none against Vayu's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Vayu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Upio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, Upio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vayu versus Upio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayuUpio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPrana Labs Inc.Martin Kieliszek

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vayu

Subscriptions2
  • Vayu Pro Plan$8.991 Month
  • Vayu Pro Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Vayu by Prana Lifetime$149.99
2 purchases

Upio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Vayu free?
Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upio free?
Upio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vayu or Upio have ads?
Vayu shows ads; Upio does not.
Which is updated more often, Vayu or Upio?
Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and Upio every 3 days. Most recently, Vayu was updated on November 4, 2026 and Upio on October 25, 2026.

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