Forerunner vs BreatheDeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forerunner
This app helps runners improve performance with VDOT analysis and condition management. Track progress, adjust training, and monitor fatigue to prevent injuries and run smarter. It offers customizable data analysis and home screen widgets for easy access to your running records.
- VDOT-based precision analysis
- Customizable periodic analysis
- Fatigue & condition monitoring
- Home screen widgets
- Full VoiceOver support
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Running Tracker: Forerunner goes beyond simple run tracking, helping runners achieve sustainable growth through VDOT, sleep, hrv, training load analysis and systematic condition management. Track your records, adjust your training intensity, and manage your physical condition scientifically. [Key Features] Running Readiness Monitoring - Check your body's fatigue and condition alongside your daily run logs. Combine data with your physical intuition to prevent injuries and maintain optimal training levels. VDOT-Based Precision Analysis - Precisely measure your current condition and skill level based on VDOT, a scientific performance metric, and track real-time changes with every run. Customizable Periodic Analysis - Deeply analyze your running data by setting flexible periods such as weekly, monthly, or yearly. Various Widget Support - Conveniently check your monthly mileage or recent records right from your home screen without opening the app. Full Accessibility - With full VoiceOver support, every user can experience the app equally. Running Tracker: Forerunner is the ultimate tool for runners aiming for higher goals through data. From beginners to marathoners, we're here to make every day’s run smarter and healthier. --- Privacy Policy: https://selfovercoming.app/forerunner/privacy Terms of Service: https://selfovercoming.app/forerunner/terms
BreatheDeep
Enhance your breath-hold capabilities with guided apnea training sessions. Improve lung capacity, CO₂ tolerance, and breathing control for activities like freediving, surfing, or general wellness. Track progress with detailed statistics and personalized training plans.
- Guided apnea training sessions
- Adaptive difficulty
- Training history and stats
- Calendar view for sessions
- Scheduled training reminders
- CO₂ tolerance programs
- O₂ enhancement programs
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Train Your Breath. Unlock Your Potential. BreatheDeep – Apnea Trainer is your personal breath-hold training app, designed to improve lung capacity, CO₂ tolerance, and overall breathing control through guided apnea tables. Whether you’re into freediving, surfing, spearfishing, or simply want to strengthen your breath, BreatheDeep helps you breathe better and hold longer. Key Features: • Guided training sessions with vibration and sound cues. • Automatically adapts difficulty based on your progress. • Training history with detailed stats and progress tracking. • Calendar view to review completed sessions. • Schedule upcoming trainings for consistent progress. • Background timer notifications to stay on track during your sessions. • Safety guidance for all experience levels. • Clean, focused interface designed for a smooth experience. Included Programs: • Breath-Hold Test – Measure your maximum breath hold and track your improvement over time. • CO₂ Tolerance Training – Build resistance to the urge to breathe and develop mental endurance. • O₂ Training – Enhance oxygen efficiency and safely push your physical limits. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, BreatheDeep helps you train smarter, stay consistent, and breathe deeper.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Forerunner at 3 against BreatheDeep's 1. BreatheDeep's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Forerunner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BreatheDeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forerunner against 5.0 for BreatheDeep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Forerunner ships an update every 3 days, BreatheDeep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forerunner | BreatheDeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Forerunner | MefjuDev LLC |
Customer experience
Forerunner
BreatheDeep
In-app purchases
Forerunner
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
- Lifetime$99.99
BreatheDeep
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- BreatheDeep Pro$4.99









