Anima vs Respicoon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anima
This app offers a simple, scientifically validated breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety. Practice for just 5 minutes to achieve immediate calm and long-term benefits like improved mood and immune function.
- Cardiac coherence breathing exercises
- Scientifically validated stress reduction
- 7 distinct breathing modes
- Visual and haptic guidance
- Progress tracking and rewards
- Customizable sessions
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Anima guides you through cardiac coherence and guided breathing exercises. Take five minutes to slow down, breathe, and find your calm, at your own pace. Free, with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. CARDIAC COHERENCE, MADE SIMPLE Cardiac coherence is based on slow, steady breathing, usually around 6 breaths per minute. This rhythm supports the natural interaction between breathing, heart rate, and the autonomic nervous system. The 365 method offers a simple routine: 3 times a day, 6 breaths per minute, for 5 minutes. Slow breathing exercises have been studied for their effects on stress, anxiety, and physiological regulation. Regular practice may also support relaxation, sleep, and concentration. CREATE YOUR OWN BREATHING EXERCISES Box breathing, triangle breathing, 4-7-8, or a custom rhythm without pauses: build the exercise that works for you in the Create tab, save it, and start it with a single tap. AN EXERCISE FOR EVERY MOMENT Balance: the classic cardiac coherence rhythm Energy: a longer inhale to start your day Relax: a longer exhale to help you slow down Express: a one-minute breathing break Focus: box breathing to help you refocus Sleep: the 4-7-8 method with guided relaxation Pre-teens and Kids: breathing rhythms adapted for younger users Free Session: choose your own rhythm and duration Arrange the list however you like: show, hide, or reorder your exercises. GUIDANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU Follow a voice guide, gentle chimes, or simply breathe in silence. Visual guidance, subtle haptics, and breathing sounds let you practice the way you prefer, even with your eyes closed. YOUR PRACTICE, AT YOUR OWN PACE Unlock nature photography as you practice and use it as a background during your sessions. Keep track of your practice history, statistics, and reminders, without pressure or imposed goals. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Anima does not collect personal data related to your breathing practice. FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. An independent app created to make cardiac coherence simple, enjoyable, and accessible.
Respicoon
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Respicoon vous accompagne, souffle après souffle, vers plus de calme, de clarté et de bien-être. Une application de respiration guidée et de cohérence cardiaque, douce, élégante et entièrement hors ligne. ● 11 PROGRAMMES GUIDÉS Colibri 365 (la cohérence cardiaque de référence), Anti-stress express, Sommeil profond (4-7-8), Concentration, Ancrage émotionnel, Retour au calme, Réveil en douceur, Déconnexion du soir, et plus encore. ● DES PARCOURS SUR PLUSIEURS JOURS Installez l'habitude, un souffle à la fois, avec des parcours guidés : mieux dormir, anti-stress, se recentrer. ● UNE EXPÉRIENCE APAISANTE Une animation douce à suivre les yeux ouverts ou fermés, des ambiances sonores réalistes et des vibrations optionnelles pour pratiquer sans regarder l'écran. ● VOTRE SUIVI, EN CONFIANCE Journal émotionnel avant et après chaque séance, suivi de progression, et créez vos propres respirations sur mesure. ● PENSÉE POUR LE BIEN-ÊTRE 100 % hors ligne — aucune donnée n'est envoyée, aucune inscription. Vos notes restent sur votre appareil. Sauvegarde et transfert vers un autre appareil par simple fichier. Respicoon est une application de bien-être et de relaxation. Elle ne remplace pas un avis, un diagnostic ou un traitement médical. En cas de trouble cardiaque, respiratoire ou psychologique, demandez conseil à un professionnel de santé. Entièrement gratuite, sans abonnement ni publicité. Respicoon fait partie de l'univers Bengacoon.
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Verdict
Anima and Respicoon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anima ships an update every 2 weeks, Respicoon every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Anima | Respicoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Haddad | Jean-Daniel VIALLAT |
In-app purchases
Anima
No in-app purchases
Respicoon
No in-app purchases
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