PDM Coaching vs BreathHoldWork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDM Coaching
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PDM Coaching is the official mobile app for clients enrolled in PD Mangan's executive fitness and wellness coaching programs. With the app, you can: - Direct Chat: Stay connected with your fitness coach through secure in-app messaging - Progress Tracking: Log your weight and track your fitness journey over time - Resources: Access fitness guides, PDFs, and program materials designed to support your wellness goals - Weight Range Calculator: Estimate target weight ranges for fitness goals (for informational purposes only - consult your healthcare provider for medical advice) *This app is for fitness and wellness coaching purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.*
BreathHoldWork
This app offers a focused environment for structured breath-hold training with customizable sequences and audio cues. It's designed for experienced practitioners to log and replay their practice sessions.
- Customizable breath-hold and recovery sequences
- Clear visual timing and progress display
- Optional audio cues and haptic feedback
- Store and replay practice sequences
- Foundational and advanced practice modes
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BreathHoldWork is a precision practice instrument for structured breath-hold training. Designed for serious practitioners — apnea athletes, freedivers, breathwork coaches, longevity-focused adults — who need a clean, configurable tool for daily practice. Not a course. Not a wellness app. Why it exists Stopwatches and generic timers don't support structured, progressive breath-hold practice. Random apps from the wellness aisle don't either. This app does one thing: time and track holds the way the work demands. What it does • Build custom hold-and-recover sequences across multiple rounds • Configurable audio and visual cues at the moments that matter (halfway, every minute, last minute, first urge, first contraction) • Live session metrics: hold time, recovery time, round count, totals • Session history with full breakdown — every session, measured • Foundation mode (free) and Advanced mode (per-round customization, awareness markers, sequence templates) Access • Foundation mode: free • Advanced mode: included for BreathHoldWork® Masterclass students via activation code, or via in-app subscription ($9.99/month, $79/year, 7-day free trial) Practice responsibly. This app is a practice instrument, not medical guidance. Train within your limits. Do not practice breath-holds in water without proper supervision and safety protocols. Terms of Use: https://www.breathholdwork.com/appterms Privacy Policy: https://www.breathholdwork.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDM Coaching at none against BreathHoldWork's 3. BreathHoldWork's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BreathHoldWork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDM Coaching asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDM Coaching ships an update every 6 days, BreathHoldWork every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDM Coaching | BreathHoldWork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | B1 Strategy | Erwan Le Corre |
In-app purchases
PDM Coaching
No in-app purchases
BreathHoldWork
- BHW Premium — Monthly$4.991 Month
- BHW Premium — Yearly$29.991 Year
- BHW Premium — Lifetime$39.99
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