Comparison

Box breathing vs Breathe Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Box breathing

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
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Need to calm down fast? breathcode is a simple and powerful app that guides you through deep breathing exercises and breathwork using box breathing (also known as square breathing) - a structured technique designed to help you slow your breathing and feel calmer in about 5 minutes. Breathing and the body work as one system. When you intentionally change your breathing rhythm, your body responds. With breathcode, you enter a steady tempo first, then gradually slow the pace - and as intensity drops, it becomes easier to relax. ** How box breathing works: Each cycle has 4 phases: 1. Inhale 2. Hold 3. Exhale 4. Hold You repeat the cycle for a short session and follow a smooth rhythm that feels grounded and controlled. ** Features: * 3 guided modes: * Calm Down - for moments of overwhelm * Find Balance - to reset and center * Go Deep (Sleep) - for winding down before bed * Guided exercises with haptics * A built-in metronome keeps every phase precise, so you can stop counting and simply follow the beat * Apple Health integration to support your routine and log sessions ** Use breathcode when you want to: * Reduce stress and mental overload * Unwind before sleep or after a long day * Reset between meetings, study blocks, or difficult conversations * Build a consistent daily calming habit in minutes * Reset after workouts and return to a steady rhythm ** Designed for daily practice: No complicated settings. No distractions. Just a clean, focused breathing guide you can rely on anytime. Important: breathcode is a wellness app and is not a medical device. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRYtPR8NOlMMSDEs9AVCNEg6M7LbydRMk_0whPMEVg4/

About

Breathe Buddy

Features
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Breathe Buddy is a simple and calming breathing companion designed to help you slow down, relax, and reconnect with your breath. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, unfocused, or just need a quiet moment, Breathe Buddy guides you through gentle breathing exercises that support mental clarity and emotional balance. What Breathe Buddy helps with - Stress and anxiety relief - Improving focus and concentration - Relaxation before sleep - Short mindful breaks during the day Guided breathing made easy - Clear visual breathing cues - Simple inhale, hold, and exhale rhythms - No complicated settings or overwhelming options Designed for calm - Minimal and distraction-free interface - Smooth animations and soft transitions - Soothing background sounds for deeper immersion (easily toggleable in settings) - Ideal for beginners and experienced users alike Built for everyday life Use Breathe Buddy for a quick reset during work, before sleep, or whenever you need to slow your thoughts and ground yourself. No pressure. No noise. Just breathe — one moment at a time.

Screenshots

Box breathing4 screens
Breathe Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breathe Buddy at none against Box breathing's 2. Breathe Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Breathe Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box breathing versus Breathe Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox breathingBreathe Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleh KasarynBATUHAN KOK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Box breathing

Subscriptions2
  • Premium weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium monthly with trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Breathe Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box breathing free?
Box breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breathe Buddy free?
Breathe Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box breathing or Breathe Buddy have ads?
Neither Box breathing nor Breathe Buddy shows ads.

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