Comparison

Forerunner vs BreatheDeep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • VDOT-based precision analysis
  • Customizable periodic analysis
  • Fatigue & condition monitoring
  • Home screen widgets
  • Full VoiceOver support
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Forerunner4 screens
BreatheDeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forerunner versus BreatheDeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForerunnerBreatheDeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperForerunnerMefjuDev LLC

Customer experience

Forerunner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BreatheDeep

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Forerunner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

BreatheDeep

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • BreatheDeep Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Forerunner free?
Forerunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BreatheDeep free?
BreatheDeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forerunner or BreatheDeep?
Forerunner and BreatheDeep are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Forerunner or BreatheDeep have ads?
Neither Forerunner nor BreatheDeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forerunner or BreatheDeep?
Forerunner ships an update every 3 days, and BreatheDeep every 2 days. Most recently, Forerunner was updated on October 15, 2026 and BreatheDeep on October 11, 2026.

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