Vayu vs Chi Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized breathing sessions
- Haptic and audio guidance
- Mindfulness reminders
- Health app integration
- AI-powered wellness chatbot
- Breathing analytics dashboard
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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
Chi Trainer
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Vayu | Chi Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prana Labs Inc. | Chi Trainer LLC |
In-app purchases
Vayu
- Vayu Pro Plan$8.991 Month
- Vayu Pro Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Vayu by Prana Lifetime$499.99
Chi Trainer
No in-app purchases









