Comparison

Vayu vs The Sequel Way

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

The Sequel Way

Features
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The The Sequel Way app makes booking and attending sessions simple. - Browse the calendar for sessions that suit you. Book and pay in just a few taps. - Use your personal QR code to check-in. - Not going to make it? Cancel and rebook directly through the app. - Session full? Join the waiting list to be notified if a spot becomes available. - Purchase memberships and more.

Screenshots

Vayu4 screens
The Sequel Way4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Sequel Way at none against Vayu's 3. The Sequel Way also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vayu's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). 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. The Sequel Way asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, The Sequel Way every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vayu versus The Sequel Way: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVayuThe Sequel Way
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPrana Labs Inc.Legitfit 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$149.99
None

The Sequel Way

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vayu free?
Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Sequel Way free?
The Sequel Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vayu or The Sequel Way have ads?
Vayu shows ads; The Sequel Way does not.
Which is updated more often, Vayu or The Sequel Way?
Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and The Sequel Way every 3 months. Most recently, Vayu was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Sequel Way on October 31, 2026.

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