Kirou vs Respia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kirou
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Kirou makes morning and evening tasks a breeze for families with young children. With cheerful illustrations and simple steps, your kids can follow their routine independently β and even race to the finish. No more fuss over brushing teeth or getting dressed! Perfect for families with 1 to 5 kids! β’ Kid-friendly icons guide each step (take off pajamas, toilet, wash up, get dressedβ¦). β’ Each child gets their own section on screen β no fighting, just tapping. β’ Finished first? You win a gold medal! Second gets silver, then bronze. Everyone wins something! β’ Confetti celebrates when all kids are done. β’ Create your own routines: morning, evening, after school, or fully customized. β’ Works on iPhone and iPad, and syncs via iCloud. β’ Parents can edit routines on their iPad or Mac for convenience. Extra features: β’ Optional countdown timer to complete routines in time β’ Simple, friendly settings β’ No ads. No account. Just calm mornings and happy kids. Why Kirou? Because kids love structure. And you love peace. Kirou helps you with both.
Respia
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Respia is a gentle, powerful companion for people who want to come back to themselves, one breath at a time. Inside the app, youβll find guided breathing sessions, including Foundational Breathing, along with cold exposure tracking for everything from cold showers to ice baths. Respia helps you slow down, focus, and build resilience through simple daily practice. Whether youβre looking for a calmer mind, a stronger sense of discipline, or a steady ritual to start and end your day, Respia gives you a clear, beautiful space to do the work. You can personalize your sessions, follow your progress over time, and, if you choose, sync your sessions with Apple Health. Your data stays private on your device, with optional private iCloud sync across your devices. Respia is not about hype. Itβs about showing up for yourself, breathing through discomfort, and discovering that strength can feel quiet, grounded, and real. Terms and conditions here: https://respia.andrej-jasso.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kirou at none against Respia's 10. Kirou also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Respia's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Respia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kirou asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kirou ships an update every 5 weeks, Respia weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Kirou | Respia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koen KareI L Vits | Andrej Jasso |
In-app purchases
Kirou
No in-app purchases
Respia
- Respi Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Respi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Nice Tip$4.99
- Great Tip$19.99
- Awesome Tip$29.99
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- Respi Premium Lifetime$29.99
- Fantastic Tip$49.99
- Amazing Tip$199.99
- Extraordinary Tip$499.99
- Outstanding Tip$999.99









