# Vayu vs Cerebyte

The clearest difference is ads: Cerebyte at none against Vayu's shown. Cerebyte also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Vayu's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 Cerebyte sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Vayu against 4.0 for Cerebyte. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vayu has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, Cerebyte weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vayu | Cerebyte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-breathing-guide/id6744126459/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebyte/id6760419256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 196 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Prana Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806209067) | [Electrodiagnostic Services Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884367183) |

## What reviewers say

### Vayu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-breathing-guide/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 | $499.99 | one-time |


### Cerebyte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebyte/id6760419256)

This neuroscience-based audio wellness app uses real brainwave recordings to help you achieve specific mental states like deep sleep, focus, or anxiety reduction. It offers personalized soundscapes and a unique approach to mental well-being beyond generic meditation or sleep sounds.

**Highlights:** Real brainwave recordings, Personalized soundscapes, Anxiety reduction states, Deep sleep audio, Focus and concentration tools, Wake up alarm, Guest access for trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cerebyte Gold | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vayu free?

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

### Is Cerebyte free?

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

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

Cerebyte is rated higher. Vayu averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Cerebyte averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vayu or Cerebyte have ads?

Vayu shows ads; Cerebyte does not.

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

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and Cerebyte weekly. Most recently, Vayu was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cerebyte on October 12, 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.*