Comparison

YourBreath vs GENUS

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

Head to head
About

YourBreath

Features
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YourBreath keeps breathing simple with instant Box, Coherent, 4-7-8, Voluntary Hyperventilation, Wim Hof-like breathing and Cyclic Sighing sessions guided by gentle visuals, sound, or haptics across iPhone and Apple Watch. Start in one tap with no account, stay on track with optional reminders, and enjoy on-device privacy by default. Free features include customizable inhale/hold/exhale rhythms like Box Breathing and 4-7-8, calming animations, mindful streak badges, and quick 30-second watch sessions launched from complications and more. Premium unlocks advanced techniques like Coherent, Cyclic Sighing, Voluntary Hyperventilation and Wim Hof-like Breathing, structured programs, and coaching-style insights powered by your on-device data. A single one-time payment unlocks lifetime Premium—no subscriptions or recurring charges.

About

GENUS

This app uses synchronized audio-visual stimulation at 40 Hz gamma frequency to potentially enhance brain health, memory, and focus. It offers various frequency modes, guided breathwork, and personalized ambient soundscapes for a customizable wellness experience.

Highlights
  • 40 Hz gamma frequency stimulation
  • Multiple frequency modes (Alpha, Theta, Delta)
  • Cinematic visual themes
  • Built-in guided breathwork
  • Personalized ambient sound library
  • Streak tracking and habit building
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Make brain wellness a daily habit. GENUS brings light, sound, breathing and optional voice guidance into a simple daily practice. Choose GENUS 40Hz, Focus 10Hz, Calm 6Hz or Sleep 2Hz, then make room for a few quiet minutes. GUIDANCE AT YOUR PACE Listen to Mira or Rowan with gentle prompts and quiet gaps. Choose spoken guidance with text, spoken only, on-screen guidance, or no guidance. A CLEANER MEDITATION SPACE Adjust sound, haptics and visuals to suit your session. Dim the timer and controls until they disappear, then tap to bring the controls back. Pause, resume and mute voice guidance when you need to. BREATHE COMFORTABLY Follow your natural rhythm or use the free Without holds guide with equal inhale/exhale pacing from 3 to 6 seconds. Optional breathing sound cues support eyes-closed practice. Premium adds Coherent, Box, Triangle, 4-7-8 and Custom Box options. BUILD YOUR PRACTICE Review completed sessions and daily practice time. Start with the included session choices, Classic visuals, Pure Tone, Warm Drone and Rain. No app account is required. GENUS PREMIUM Unlock ad-free sessions, additional sounds and visual themes, custom 1–120-minute durations, advanced breathing patterns and an optional five-minute Sleep wind-down. SUBSCRIPTIONS Premium is available through optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Current prices, billing periods and any eligible trial are shown in the app and Apple's purchase sheet. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENUS uses flickering light. Do not use if you have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or sensitivity to flashing lights. Do not use while driving or operating machinery. Stop immediately if you experience dizziness, discomfort or visual disturbances. Consult your doctor before use if you have any neurological conditions. GENUS is a general wellness and relaxation tool, not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Privacy Policy and Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQEme5nSG2IlSDfWcbAIdLujHh_6j_m0xtwMcHiFMvpkvkQJVNQ9CD4F5rN79LM5YPwlOpAr8tKvk6s/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YourBreath3 screens
GENUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: YourBreath at none against GENUS's shown. YourBreath also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). GENUS's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YourBreath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GENUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YourBreath ships an update every 2 weeks, GENUS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YourBreath versus GENUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYourBreathGENUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB90 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJan Hagen ClausenRyan Ristau

In-app purchases

1 purchases

YourBreath

One-time1
  • YourBreath Premium Unlock$1.99
2 purchases

GENUS

Subscriptions2
  • GENUS Monthly$6.991 Month
  • GENUS Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is YourBreath free?
YourBreath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GENUS free?
GENUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YourBreath or GENUS have ads?
GENUS shows ads; YourBreath does not.
Which is updated more often, YourBreath or GENUS?
YourBreath ships an update every 2 weeks, and GENUS every 3 months. Most recently, YourBreath was updated on October 30, 2026 and GENUS on October 31, 2026.

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