# Box breathing vs Recovery Pulse

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recovery Pulse at 15.1 against Box breathing's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Recovery Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box breathing | Recovery Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleh Kasaryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779272829) | [Adam Kaminski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859180985) |

## 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 |


### Recovery Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recovery-pulse/id6758175991)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recovery Pulse Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Recovery Pulse Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box breathing free?

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

### Is Recovery Pulse free?

Recovery Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Box breathing or Recovery Pulse have ads?

Neither Box breathing nor Recovery Pulse shows ads.

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