SimpleBreathe vs Aquia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleBreathe
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A simple breathing app: - Breathe in sync with the moving circle - Includes methods like 4-7-8 Breathing and Box Breathing - Create your own custom breathing patterns - View session statistics with graphs - Voice guidance - Works in the background
Aquia
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**Aquia β Hydration that feels right.** Just tap the glass. The water ripples, and the background shifts from lavender to aqua. Staying hydrated becomes a calming, satisfying experience. **Key Features** β’ Tap to track β Tap, long press, or use the slider to log your water intake intuitively. β’ Living water surface β The water responds to your device's tilt with realistic motion, powered by CoreMotion. β’ Feel your progress in color β The background gradually transitions from lavender to aqua as you drink more. No numbers needed β just feel it. β’ Pace tracking β See how you compare to your ideal pace in real time. Stay on track, at your own rhythm. β’ Daily log β Review today's entries in chronological order. Edit or delete anytime. β’ Completely private β All data stays on your device. No servers, no account required, no ads. **Perfect for** β’ Anyone who wants to build a hydration habit but struggles to keep tracking β’ People who appreciate beautifully designed apps β’ Those looking for a simple app that never sends data externally Not a tracking app. A feeling app. Transparency. Quietness. Refinement. Space.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleBreathe at weekly against Aquia's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleBreathe ships an update weekly, Aquia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleBreathe | Aquia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | takumi suzuki | Ayaka Ida |
In-app purchases
SimpleBreathe
No in-app purchases
Aquia
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SimpleBreathe free?
Is Aquia free?
Do SimpleBreathe or Aquia have ads?
Which is updated more often, SimpleBreathe or Aquia?
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