Comparison

OneBreath vs HOLD

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

Head to head
About

OneBreath

Features
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"I just meant to check Instagram… and an hour went by." Sound familiar? OneBreath asks "Do you really need this?" the moment you open a distracting app. Built on iPhone's Screen Time, it helps you cut phone time by design, not willpower. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps to limit (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, games and more) 2. When you open one, a shield screen appears 3. Choose "I'll skip it" or "Use for a few minutes" If you choose to use it, a short breathing screen comes first. When your time is up, the limit turns back on automatically. SEE YOUR PROGRESS - How many times you held back today - Time saved - Your streak and a 7-day chart Check it on the Home Screen widget, and share your progress as an image. ADULT SITE BLOCKER (NEW) Custom Block (free) Add the sites you want to block, and turn it on or off anytime. Ironclad Mode (Premium) Automatically blocks tens of thousands of adult sites using Apple's filter. No typing required. While it's on, OneBreath can't be deleted, and turning it off requires a one-time payment. There's no free off-switch for impulsive moments, which makes it a real commitment for people who want to quit. SET YOUR SESSION LENGTH Free: fixed at 3 minutes. Premium: choose 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. FULL LOCK MODE (PREMIUM) Your last resort. Blocks selected apps for 24 hours. You can only unlock 24 hours after requesting it, so impulse can't win. PREMIUM - Custom session length (1 to 30 minutes) - No ads - Full Lock Mode - Ironclad Mode (auto-block adult sites) Includes a 7-day free trial. PRIVACY Screen Time data stays on your iPhone and is never sent anywhere. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HOLD

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HOLDは、プランクトレーニングに特化したシンプルなタイマーアプリです。 iPhoneを目の前に置くだけで、すぐにトレーニングを始められます。 【特徴】 ● 二重円タイマー 秒・分の進捗が一目でわかる直感的なデザイン。 外輪が1分で1周し、内輪が目標タイムへの進捗を表示します。 ● インターバル(BREAK)機能 途中で休憩したいときはBREAKボタンをタップ。 実施した時間と同じだけ休憩でき、超えた瞬間にセッション終了。 ● 自動目標更新 これまでの最長1セット記録が次回の目標になります。 目標を超えるたびに自動で更新。 ● カレンダー記録 日別の累積時間・最長セット・インターバル回数を一覧で確認。 過去の記録をさかのぼって成長を実感できます。 【こんな人に】 ・毎日プランクを続けたい ・記録を見て継続のモチベーションにしたい ・シンプルで邪魔にならないタイマーが欲しい

Screenshots

OneBreath4 screens
HOLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

OneBreath and HOLD 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OneBreath sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and HOLD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneBreath ships an update every 6 days, HOLD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OneBreath versus HOLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneBreathHOLD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiki SuzukiMotoki Seki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OneBreath

Subscriptions1
  • Snobreath Premium$0.991 Month
1 purchases

HOLD

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$1.99

Questions

Is OneBreath free?
OneBreath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HOLD free?
HOLD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneBreath or HOLD have ads?
Neither OneBreath nor HOLD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneBreath or HOLD?
OneBreath ships an update every 6 days, and HOLD every 3 days. Most recently, OneBreath was updated on October 15, 2026 and HOLD on October 3, 2026.

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