Comparison

BrookBreath vs 禅タイマー

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

Head to head
About

BrookBreath

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Practice breathing with haptic cues. BrookBreath uses your iPhone’s vibrations to guide your breathing rhythm. Rest your iPhone lightly in your palm and tap Start. Follow the guide within a range that feels comfortable for you. START WITH A FREE 10-MINUTE SESSION Slow breathing follows a rhythm of 3 seconds in and 7 seconds out. Try a 10-minute session for free. CHOOSE A BREATHING MODE • Slow breathing: inhale for 3 seconds, exhale for 7 • 4-7-8: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8 • Box breathing: inhale, hold, exhale, and hold for 4 seconds each 4-7-8 and Box breathing are paid features. SIMPLE SESSION CONTROLS Pause, resume, or stop your session. Use Dim Screen to darken the display while keeping the app open. The guide pauses when you switch apps or lock your screen, then resumes automatically when you return. A manually paused session stays paused. FREE AND PAID FEATURES Free: slow breathing and 10-minute sessions Paid: adds 4-7-8, Box breathing, and 5- and 15-minute sessions Paid features are available with a monthly or yearly Plus subscription, or a one-time purchase. See the app for prices and purchase terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brookbreath.com/privacy.html

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禅タイマー

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静寂と呼吸に集中する “禅タイマー” 禅タイマーは「吸う・止める・吐く」のシンプルな呼吸サイクルに合わせ、 深い集中と落ち着きを取り戻すための ミニマルな瞑想タイマー です。 円のアニメーションと禅鐘の澄んだ音が、自然に呼吸へ意識を導きます。 特徴 禅鐘タイマー(開始・終了) 開始時と終了時に、静かで深みのある “禅ベル” を再生。 心地よい響きとともに瞑想を始め、やさしく終えられます。 呼吸ガイド(吸う/止める/吐く) 中心のリングがゆっくりと膨らんだり縮んだりし、 呼吸のテンポに合わせて動く “視覚的ガイド” を搭載。 テンポ調整 (4–0–6 / 4–2–6 など) 初心者から上級者まで、自由に “吸う・止める・吐く” の秒数を設定可能。 推奨プリセットも搭載。 シンプルで整ったデザイン 黒 × 白(または金)の落ち着いたモノトーンUI。 余白を活かし、視界のノイズを徹底的に排除した禅デザイン。 セッション記録機能 毎日の瞑想・呼吸法の継続をサポート。 日付、実施時間、呼吸テンポを自動で保存します。 バックグラウンド環境音(BGM) 雨音/川の流れ/焚き火 など 自然音をループ再生して、より深いリラックスへ。 こんな人におすすめ •毎日の瞑想を習慣にしたい •呼吸法で心を整えたい •ストレスや不安を軽減したい •就寝前のリラックスに使いたい •短い休憩でも意識をリセットしたい •無駄のないミニマルな瞑想アプリが欲しい 深い呼吸に戻るための “小さな禅空間” 日常の忙しさから離れ、 数分だけ静かな呼吸の時間をつくりませんか? あなたの毎日が、少しでも軽く穏やかになりますように。

Screenshots

BrookBreath3 screens
禅タイマー4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 禅タイマー at none against BrookBreath's 3. 禅タイマー also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). 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. BrookBreath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 禅タイマー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrookBreath ships an update fortnightly, 禅タイマー every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BrookBreath versus 禅タイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrookBreath禅タイマー
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki SakaguchiTatsuki Kato

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BrookBreath

Subscriptions2
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • BrookBreath Lifetime$79.99
None

禅タイマー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrookBreath free?
BrookBreath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 禅タイマー free?
禅タイマー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrookBreath or 禅タイマー have ads?
Neither BrookBreath nor 禅タイマー shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrookBreath or 禅タイマー?
BrookBreath ships an update fortnightly, and 禅タイマー every 3 days. Most recently, BrookBreath was updated on October 30, 2026 and 禅タイマー on October 25, 2026.

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