Comparison

Koru vs Machomindz

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

Machomindz

Features
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Mental health, wellness and mind fullness app SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Subscription: Premium Access - Length: 1 month, - Price: £3.99/month, Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://machomindz.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Koru4 screens
Machomindz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Koru at 15.0 against Machomindz's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Machomindz sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Koru versus Machomindz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoruMachomindz
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAether Apps LtdMachomindz Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Koru

Subscriptions2
  • Koru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Koru Pro Annually7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Machomindz

Subscriptions1
  • Macho premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Koru free?
Koru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Machomindz free?
Machomindz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Koru or Machomindz have ads?
Neither Koru nor Machomindz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Koru or Machomindz?
Koru ships an update every 2 months, and Machomindz every 2 months. Most recently, Koru was updated on October 12, 2026 and Machomindz on October 25, 2026.

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