Comparison

Vayu vs GrindXStudio

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

GrindXStudio

Features
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GrindXStudio app automatically syncs with your studio to give you information about your fitness journey. No need to manually enter any data to see your vital fitness stats. Just signup with your phone number and we will connect you with your studio. See your 1. Classes 2. Membership 3. Workout Plans 4. Diet Charts 5. Reward Points 6. Challenges and do much more... Email us at hello@okfit.in

Screenshots

Vayu4 screens
GrindXStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrindXStudio at none against Vayu's 3. GrindXStudio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vayu's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Vayu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. GrindXStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, GrindXStudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vayu versus GrindXStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayuGrindXStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPrana Labs Inc.Aerobit Technologies Limited

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$499.99
None

GrindXStudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vayu free?
Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrindXStudio free?
GrindXStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vayu or GrindXStudio have ads?
Vayu shows ads; GrindXStudio does not.
Which is updated more often, Vayu or GrindXStudio?
Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and GrindXStudio monthly. Most recently, Vayu was updated on October 5, 2026 and GrindXStudio on October 6, 2026.

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