# Box breathing vs Cabe

The clearest difference is price: Box breathing at Free against Cabe's $34.99. Box breathing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Cabe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Box breathing is free to download; Cabe costs $34.99 up front. Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cabe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Box breathing against 5.0 for Cabe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Box breathing ships an update every 8 days, Cabe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box breathing | Cabe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $34.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabe-brain-games-and-training/id6754865163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aleh Kasaryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779272829) | [Tursyn Bekmukhamet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850626719) |

## What reviewers say

### Box breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186)

This app guides you through structured breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It utilizes the box breathing technique with timed phases and haptic feedback to help you achieve a calmer state in minutes. Ideal for unwinding, resetting, or improving sleep.

**Highlights:** Box breathing technique, Guided breathing exercises, 3 distinct modes (Calm, Balance, Sleep), Haptic feedback, Built-in metronome, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly with trial | $4.99 | per month |


### Cabe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabe-brain-games-and-training/id6754865163)

This app offers a holistic approach to self-improvement by combining brain training games, habit tracking, guided breathing, and physical fitness. It aims to optimize cognitive function, calm thoughts, and strengthen the body for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD.

**Highlights:** Over 100 brain training games, Guided breathing exercises, AI support system, EMDR therapy techniques, Body workout programs, Habit tracker, Pomodoro focus tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| My brain | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Get analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cabe | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box breathing free?

Box breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cabe free?

Cabe costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Box breathing or Cabe?

Box breathing and Cabe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Box breathing or Cabe have ads?

Cabe shows ads; Box breathing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Box breathing or Cabe?

Box breathing ships an update every 8 days, and Cabe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Box breathing was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cabe on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*