Comparison

Vayu vs Chi Trainer

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

Chi Trainer

Features
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Chi Trainer is a nature-inspired energy training studio designed to help you build lifeforce, restore balance, and elevate your well-being. Rooted in ancient Eastern wisdom and the intelligence of nature, Chi Trainer brings together practices like Tai Chi Gung, Qi Gong, ancient yoga, meditation, breathwork, and elemental training to awaken and circulate the body’s natural energy. Through gentle movement, conscious breathing, and mindful awareness, these practices help reduce stress, strengthen the nervous system, and cultivate deep inner calm and vitality. The Chi Trainer app gives you access to live and on-demand classes, guided meditations, breathwork sessions, and energy practices you can experience anywhere. You can also book in-studio classes at our Santa Monica studio, manage your schedule, and stay connected to your practice. Whether you're just beginning or deepening your journey, Chi Trainer helps you reconnect with your energy, your body, and the living intelligence of nature. Build lifeforce. Find balance. Live elevated.

Screenshots

Vayu4 screens
Chi Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chi Trainer at none against Vayu's 3. Chi Trainer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 16.6). On price 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. Chi Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vayu versus Chi Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayuChi Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPrana Labs Inc.Chi Trainer LLC

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

Chi Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vayu free?
Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chi Trainer free?
Chi Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vayu or Chi Trainer have ads?
Vayu shows ads; Chi Trainer does not.

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