Comparison

PulseID vs Breo

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

Head to head
About

PulseID

Enhance your workout photos and videos by overlaying your heart rate data. This app integrates with Apple Watch, Apple Health, or Bluetooth monitors to add BPM context to your media, which you can then save or share.

Highlights
  • Add BPM overlay to photos and videos
  • Import existing media
  • Integrates with Apple Watch and Health
  • Supports compatible Bluetooth monitors
  • Save or share media with BPM
  • Local data processing for privacy
Features
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Add heart-rate data to the workout photos and videos you already take. PulseID brings available BPM readings into your media, ready to save or share. Import a clip from your library or capture in PulseID. Use heart-rate data from Apple Watch, Apple Health, or a compatible Bluetooth monitor. Availability depends on your device, permissions, connection, and recorded history. YOUR MEDIA, WITH HEART-RATE CONTEXT - Add a BPM overlay to workout photos and videos - Import existing media without changing your camera routine - Match photo times with nearby recorded readings when available - Save the finished media or open your favorite sharing app - Revisit captured moments alongside their BPM KEEP A RACE OR ADVENTURE MOMENT Bring available heart-rate data into a finish-line photo, a training clip, or an adventure memory. A matching reading may not exist for every photo or video. Video BPM may be estimated from nearby recorded samples. MORE CONTROL WITH PULSEID PRO Free includes videos up to 60 seconds, the full watermark style, and custom positioning. Pro adds no app-imposed video length limit, minimal watermarks, and video exports up to 4K. Device and storage limits apply. 4K requires a supported source and high-resolution output enabled. Pro is an in-app purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Heart-rate data, photos, and videos stay on your device. Photo and video watermarking runs locally. Limited operational telemetry helps diagnose reliability and performance, but does not include heart-rate values, health records, photos, videos, chat content, or advertising identifiers. Authentication telemetry may include account identifiers, email addresses, and sign-in methods to diagnose signup and sign-in issues. AI chat uses on-device processing by default. On supported devices, you can separately allow Apple's Private Cloud Compute for newly typed messages. PulseID does not automatically include your health records, photos, profile, or chat history in these requests. You can withdraw this permission in AI settings. PulseID requires secure sign-in for app access and subscription management. Account data is kept separate from heart-rate data and media. IMPORTANT PulseID does not measure heart rate through the iPhone camera. It receives heart-rate data from Apple Watch, Apple Health, or a compatible Bluetooth monitor. PulseID is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. Privacy Policy: https://gijungkim.com/pulseid/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Breo

This app offers guided breathing exercises for calm, sleep, stress relief, and focus. It features a haptic breath pacer and customizable routines, prioritizing user privacy with no ads or data tracking. Unlock additional patterns and features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Box Breathing techniques
  • 4-7-8 Relaxation method
  • Haptic breath pacer
  • Customizable routines
  • Smart reminders
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
  • One-time purchase for full unlock
Features
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A box breathing & 4-7-8 timer that respects your time and privacy. Use guided techniques for calm, better sleep, stress relief, and focus—with a haptic breath pacer, smart reminders, custom routines, and optional Apple Health integration. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY MOMENT Each pattern includes a clear explanation of why it works and when to use it: • Box Breathing — focus and grounding using the tactical breathing rhythm practiced by first responders and athletes • 4-7-8 Relaxation — a long-exhale technique to help you fall asleep and unwind after a difficult day • Deep Calm — a 4-2-6 mental reset for anxious moments and quick pauses • Coherent Breathing — a balanced 5-in, 5-out rhythm for everyday practice • Extended Exhale — a longer exhale designed to ease anxiety, panic, and stress loops • Resonance Breathing — a precise pace within the HRV biofeedback range • More patterns for sleep, energy, relaxation, and deep focus A HAPTIC BREATH PACER A single animated breathing ring guides each inhale, hold, and exhale. Close your eyes and follow voice cues or gentle haptic taps. Breo keeps your screen awake during sessions. Pause, resume, end, or extend your session whenever you need. YOUR PRACTICE, YOUR WAY • Save your favorite patterns for quick access • Set reminders for weekdays, weekends, or any combination • Create custom breathing patterns with your own timings • See your recent practice and total minutes of calm • Optionally save completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes PRIVACY FIRST Your practice history is stored locally on your device. Breo doesn’t collect analytics, usage data, or breathing history, and it works without an account. If you choose to connect Apple Health, Breo requests write-only access to save completed breathing sessions as Mindful Minutes. Breo does not read your other Health data. UNLOCK MORE The free version includes core patterns with full functionality. Upgrade once—no subscription or recurring fees—to unlock more breathing patterns, the custom pattern builder, and deeper session customization.

Screenshots

PulseID4 screens
Breo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PulseID at every 2 days against Breo's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PulseID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Breo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PulseID against 5.0 for Breo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseID ships an update every 2 days, Breo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PulseID versus Breo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseIDBreo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGijung KimJustas Stasaitis

Customer experience

PulseID

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Breo

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PulseID

Subscriptions2
  • PulseID Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • PulseID Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • PulseID Pro - Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Breo

One-time1
  • Breo Premium$8.99

Questions

Is PulseID free?
PulseID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breo free?
Breo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PulseID or Breo?
PulseID and Breo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do PulseID or Breo have ads?
Neither PulseID nor Breo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseID or Breo?
PulseID ships an update every 2 days, and Breo every 2 weeks. Most recently, PulseID was updated on November 5, 2026 and Breo on November 5, 2026.

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