Breathwork vs SignalButton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breathwork
This app guides you through various breathing exercises to promote calmness and focus. It features a visual pacer with synchronized haptics and audio, customizable daily goals, and a progress diary. Optional integration with Apple Health is available.
- Guided breathing exercises
- Visual pacer with haptics and sound
- Customizable daily goals
- Progress tracking diary
- Apple Health integration
- Privacy-first design
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Breathwork helps you build a calm, focused mind—one breath at a time. Choose a goal, tap Start, and follow the elegant breathing pacer with synchronized haptics and sound. Set your daily target (e.g., 1–10 minutes) and let the countdown end your session at the end of the current cycle for a smooth finish. Track your progress in a beautiful monthly diary. Why you’ll love it Proven rhythms, beautifully guided Box 4-4-4-4, 4-7-8, Coherence 4-6, Focus 3-3-6, Sleep 4-6-8, and more. Live pacer + big phase cues Clear “Inhale • Hold • Exhale” guidance with fluid animations. Synchronized haptics Feel each phase—subtle, precise feedback that supports focus. Soothing ambient audio Optional nature loops designed to relax (works with the Silent switch). Daily target with smart auto-stop A countdown that completes the current breathing cycle before saving your session. Monthly diary See your mindful minutes at a glance with progress rings; tap a day for details. Personalized goals Pick what matters most—Relax, Stress Relief, or Focus—and we’ll suggest a pattern. Apple Health integration (optional) Save Mindful Minutes to the Health app with your permission. Privacy-first No account required. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to share with Health. How it works Pick your goal and daily target. Tap Start and follow the pacer (audio & haptics optional). When the timer ends, we finish the current cycle, save your session, and show a tidy summary. Breathwork is a well-being tool and not a substitute for medical care. If you have a respiratory or cardiovascular condition, consult a healthcare professional before starting any breathing practice. Privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: https://backoffice.nicolaeusebi.com/Legal/PrivacyBody
SignalButton
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SignalButton empowers individuals with limited mobility and non-verbal users to communicate and call for help independently. WHAT IS SIGNALBUTTON? SignalButton is a communication and accessibility app designed for individuals in care centers, senior living communities, and home care settings. The app provides large, easy-to-tap buttons that enable users to call care staff and communicate pre-prepared messages through text-to-speech synthesis. WHO IS IT FOR? • Elderly users with limited motor control • Non-verbal individuals • People with paralysis or severe mobility restrictions • Individuals in care settings who need simplified communication • Anyone who benefits from large-button communication interfaces KEY FEATURES - Large, high-contrast buttons for easy tapping - Pre-recorded and text-to-speech message delivery - One-tap calling to configured care recipients - Talk button for real-time voice calls - Customizable message library - Simple, intuitive interface designed for accessibility HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up your care center contacts and emergency recipients 2. Create or select pre-prepared messages (e.g., "I need help," "I'm thirsty") 3. Tap large buttons to send messages or call recipients 4. Care center staff receive your calls and messages in real time SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION (In-App Purchase Required) SignalButton requires a paid subscription to use after the free trial period. A 7-day free trial is included so you can explore all features before committing. • Monthly Plan — Recurring monthly subscription • Annual Plan — Discounted annual subscription (save 15%) Both plans include unlimited calling and messaging. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Unlimited number of calls. limit of 10 minutes per call. PRIVACY & ACCESSIBILITY • Designed with WCAG AA+ accessibility standards • Full privacy control — contacts and messages stored on your device • Audio calls transmitted securely to recipients Terms of Use: https://webfrontend.redsky-9bd51384.westcentralus.azurecontainerapps.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://webfrontend.redsky-9bd51384.westcentralus.azurecontainerapps.io/privacy IMPORTANT: SignalButton is a communication tool, not an emergency service or medical device. For life-threatening situations, contact emergency services (911 in the US).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SignalButton at every 2 weeks against Breathwork's every 2 months. SignalButton also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Breathwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SignalButton sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Breathwork ships an update every 2 months, SignalButton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breathwork | SignalButton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nicola Eusebi | ANIMAL HEALTH PUBLICATIONS, L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
Breathwork
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
SignalButton
- SignalButton Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SignalButton Yearly Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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