Comparison

RadicalReset vs Breathing Exercises

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

Head to head
About

RadicalReset

This app offers a demanding, science-based approach to resetting your nervous system through a strict 5-habit daily challenge. It's designed for those who need a rigorous framework for significant lifestyle change, focusing on digital detox, breathwork, journaling, environment reset, and morning movement.

Highlights
  • Strict 5-habit daily tracking
  • All-or-nothing streak counter
  • Digital detox challenges
  • Breathwork and meditation guidance
  • Journaling prompts
  • Environment reset checklist
  • Morning movement reminders
Features
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Fair warning: This app was built by someone who tried everything else first. If gentle habit apps haven't worked for you, and you're ready for something that actually demands change, keep reading. The Brutal Truth Most habit apps coddle you. They celebrate "streaks" of 3 days and pat you on the back for partial completion. RadicalReset doesn't. This is an all-or-nothing, science-based nervous system reset. Complete all 5 habits daily, or your streak dies. No participation trophies. The 5 Non-Negotiable Habits 1. Digital Detox - No mindless internet. No social media. No digital entertainment. 2. 20-Min Breathwork - Morning meditation + 2×5min stress response resets 3. 15-Min Brain Dump - Stream-of-consciousness journaling 4. Daily Environment Reset - Clean living space, clear mind 5. Morning Movement - Outdoor walk/run within 60 minutes of waking Why It Works (The Science) Vagus Nerve Reset: Activates your parasympathetic nervous system Dopamine Detox: Breaks addiction to digital stimulation Stress Response Retraining: Builds real resilience, not just coping Who This ISN'T For People wanting gentle encouragement Those seeking "flexible" approaches Anyone not ready for significant lifestyle change Users who want to track 47 different micro-habits Who This IS For People who've tried "everything" without lasting change Those overwhelmed by digital chaos Anyone ready to reset their nervous system People who respond better to strict frameworks than wishy-washy advice What You Get - Ruthlessly simple 5-habit tracking - Streak counter that actually means something - Recovery mode (because you're human) - History calendar showing your real progress - No ads, no subscriptions, no BS The Challenge Can you complete all 5 habits for 7 days straight? Most can't. 14 days? You're in the top 10%. 30 days? You've literally rewired your nervous system. This isn't a gentle nudge. It's a complete system reset. Download if you're ready. Don't if you're not. --- Note: This approach isn't suitable for everyone. It's designed for people who respond well to structured, demanding frameworks rather than flexible habit tracking. Terms of Use: http://rooftopmoments.de/termsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://rooftopmoments.de/privacy.html

About

Breathing Exercises

Features
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Heart pounding at 2 a.m., mind refusing to switch off? Open BreathPace, pick a pattern, and follow one slow glowing orb as it paces every inhale, hold, and exhale — Box 4-4-4-4, 4-7-8, Coherent 5-5 — until your breath, and the rest of you, slows down. No sprawling class library, no login, no feed. BreathPace is a breath pacer, and only a breath pacer: gentle tones and haptic pulses mark each phase, so you can set the phone down, close your eyes, and just breathe. Everything works offline, in airplane mode, in the dark. WHAT YOU GET • Drift toward sleep with 4-7-8 — inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8, every count paced for you so there is nothing left to think about • Steady pre-meeting or pre-game nerves with Box Breathing, the four-count square: in 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4 • Settle into six breaths a minute with Coherent 5-5, plus Long Exhale 4-4-6-2 and the brisk Short Inhale Focus 2-1-4-1 • Build your own pattern — set inhale, hold, exhale, and hold to the exact second, then save it beside the presets • Finish each session with a one-tap mood check, and watch your history, minutes, and daily streak grow • A daily reminder at the hour you choose, so tonight's wind-down actually happens PERFECT FOR • Light sleepers who need a wind-down ritual that ends with eyes closed, not more scrolling • Anyone whose chest tightens before interviews, flights, or hard conversations • Desk workers who want a two-minute reset between calls • Slow-breathing practitioners who want exact counts, not vibes WHY NOT JUST COUNT IN YOUR HEAD? Because counting is thinking, and thinking is the problem. The orb, tones, and haptics carry the count so your only job is to follow. And unlike the giant meditation apps, there is nothing to browse or queue: open, breathe, done — sessions from 2 to 20 minutes. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Sessions, moods, and notes stay in on-device storage. No account, no tracking, no internet required. What happens in your nervous system stays on your phone. FULL ACCESS BreathPace Pro unlocks the complete pattern library — 4-7-8 Breathing, Long Exhale, and Short Inhale Focus — plus the custom pattern builder. Choose a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. BreathPace is a paced-breathing timer, not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. If breath holds ever feel uncomfortable, stop and breathe normally, and talk to a professional about any health concerns. Take your next slow breath tonight — download BreathPace. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

Screenshots

RadicalReset4 screens
Breathing Exercises4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RadicalReset at weekly against Breathing Exercises's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadicalReset ships an update weekly, Breathing Exercises every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RadicalReset versus Breathing Exercises: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadicalResetBreathing Exercises
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRooftop Moments UG haftungsbeschranktLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

RadicalReset

No in-app purchases

None

Breathing Exercises

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RadicalReset free?
RadicalReset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breathing Exercises free?
Breathing Exercises is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RadicalReset or Breathing Exercises have ads?
Neither RadicalReset nor Breathing Exercises shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadicalReset or Breathing Exercises?
RadicalReset ships an update weekly, and Breathing Exercises every 3 months. Most recently, RadicalReset was updated on October 21, 2026 and Breathing Exercises on October 7, 2026.

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