Comparison

Koru vs ConcordiaLite

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

Head to head
About

Koru

Short, guided breathing exercises help you find calm, improve sleep, boost focus, or reset energy in 1-10 minutes. Designed for real-life situations like work and travel, it offers quick relief and daily practices to build a steady state.

Highlights
  • Quick SOS sessions
  • Daily breathing practices
  • Clear, step-by-step guidance
  • Sessions for work, parenting, travel
  • Goal-oriented sessions (Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energy)
  • Structured series and multi-day programs
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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How do you want to feel right now? Calm, focused, energized, ready for sleep? Pick a state and Koru gives you a guided breathing practice to get there, in 1 to 15 minutes. ONE-MINUTE RESET WHEN STRESS HITS Four SOS practices, one minute each: Stress Reset, Fast Relax, Quick Focus and Energy Boost. They work offline, so they are there on a plane, before a hard conversation or at 3 a.m. LEARNS WHAT WORKS FOR YOU Check in before and after each session. Koru shows how your state changed and, with Apple Watch, how your heart rate responded. Over time you see which practices work for your body. YOUR AI BREATHING COACH Tell the coach how you feel in your own words. It suggests three practices matched to your state and the time you have. CALM IS TWO TAPS AWAY Start a practice with Siri, Shortcuts, Back Tap or a Home Screen quick action. Save a favorite for offline use. WIND DOWN FOR EASIER SLEEP Slow, guided breathing to quiet a busy mind before bed. 30+ GUIDED PRACTICES Box breathing, 4-7-8, resonant breathing, Nadi Shodhana, ocean breathing and more, grouped by goal: Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energy, Recovery. MULTI-DAY COURSES Build the habit with day-by-day programs, from a 7-day introduction to a 30-day breath hold course. MAKE EVERY SESSION YOURS Voice guidance, background music, metronome and vibration, each adjustable. ON YOUR WRIST Koru for Apple Watch: SOS practices, favorites and the exercise of the day. SUBSCRIPTION Some content may require a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Account Settings. You can find our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at the links below: Privacy Policy https://www.koruapp.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Service https://www.koruapp.ai/terms-of-service IMPORTANT Koru is for wellbeing support and is not a medical treatment. If you have a medical condition, consult a qualified professional.

About

ConcordiaLite

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF The Concordia Team NOTE: This is the Lite version with limited features. The full version is currently still under testing. Concordia is your premium sanctuary for fragmented attention. In an age of digital noise, Concordia provides a minimalist, technically-driven ritual to help you return to yourself, eliminate distractions, and measure your journey toward presence. Built exclusively for the Apple ecosystem, Concordia integrates deep system-level features to provide a wellness experience that goes beyond simple timers and audio loops. CORE MODES OF PRESENCE: • ANCHOR (THE ART OF BREATHING) Break the cycle of infinite scrolling in just 12 seconds. Follow a rhythmic visual guide for 4-4-4 breathing cycles designed for immediate physiological grounding. • RESONANCE (SONIC THERAPY) Transcend the noise with custom-engineered binaural beats. Utilizing Theta frequencies, Resonance synchronizes your internal state with the rhythm of the cosmos to facilitate deep relaxation or creative flow. Stop discarding your time. Start reclaiming it. Welcome to Concordia.

Screenshots

Koru4 screens
ConcordiaLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConcordiaLite at none against Koru's 2. ConcordiaLite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Koru's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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. Koru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ConcordiaLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Koru ships an update every 2 months, ConcordiaLite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Koru versus ConcordiaLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoruConcordiaLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAether Apps LtdQianlu Cao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Koru

Subscriptions2
  • Koru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Koru Pro Annually7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

ConcordiaLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Koru free?
Koru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConcordiaLite free?
ConcordiaLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Koru or ConcordiaLite have ads?
Neither Koru nor ConcordiaLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Koru or ConcordiaLite?
Koru ships an update every 2 months, and ConcordiaLite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Koru was updated on October 12, 2026 and ConcordiaLite on October 28, 2026.

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