Comparison

Breathe vs COPD Tracker Diary

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

Head to head
About

Breathe

This app guides users through various breathing exercises for relaxation, stress relief, and respiratory health. It features customizable patterns, progress tracking, and specialized routines for conditions like COPD, all presented with a beautiful visual interface.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing animations
  • Customizable breathing patterns
  • COPD-specific exercises
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Quick start sessions
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Transform Your Breathing, Transform Your Life Breathe is your personal breathing coach designed for both relaxation and respiratory health. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve focus, or strengthen your lungs with COPD-friendly exercises, Breathe guides you through every breath with beautiful animations and gentle cues. WHY BREATHE? Beautiful Visual Guide - Follow our intuitive circular breathing animation that expands and contracts in perfect sync with your breath Science-Backed Patterns - Proven breathing techniques for relaxation, stress relief, and respiratory rehabilitation COPD Support - Specialized exercises designed with slower, therapeutic ratios for chronic respiratory conditions Fully Customizable - Create your own breathing patterns tailored to your specific needs and preferences Track Your Progress - View your practice history, monitor consistency, and watch your minutes grow Universal App - Optimized for iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts KEY FEATURES QUICK START SESSIONS Jump right in with preset breathing exercises: Relax 3min - Perfect for quick stress relief Relax 5min - Deep relaxation with extended holds Deep Calm 7min - Advanced breathwork for meditation COPD Gentle 5min - Therapeutic breathing for beginners COPD Rehab 10min - Extended pulmonary rehabilitation GUIDED BREATHING SESSIONS Large, animated circular guide synced to your breath Phase labels and countdown timers Gentle haptic feedback at phase transitions Optional audio cues for deeper immersion Pause and resume anytime without losing progress CREATE CUSTOM PATTERNS Build breathing exercises that work for you: Set inhale, exhale, and hold durations independently Choose session length or number of cycles Save unlimited custom presets Tag exercises as Relaxation or COPD-focused COPD-FRIENDLY FEATURES Pre-configured therapeutic ratios (longer exhales, gentle holds) Clinical mode with conservative guidance Slower animations for comfortable pacing Built with input from respiratory health guidelines Medical disclaimer and safety information included PROGRESS & MOTIVATION Automatic session logging with dates and durations Weekly and monthly practice statistics Session notes for tracking how you feel Export your complete history as CSV Visual charts showing your consistency ACCESSIBILITY FIRST Full VoiceOver support with descriptive labels Dynamic Type for comfortable reading Reduce Motion alternatives for sensitive users High contrast mode compatible Large, easy-to-tap controls PRIVACY FOCUSED All data stored locally on your device No account required, no tracking Export your data anytime Works completely offline No ads, ever PERFECT FOR Stress relief and anxiety management Meditation and mindfulness practice Pre-sleep relaxation routines COPD and respiratory rehabilitation Focus improvement before work or study Post-exercise cool-down Panic attack management Building healthy daily habits CLINICAL NOTE While Breathe includes COPD-friendly exercises designed with therapeutic principles, this app is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any breathing exercise program, especially if you have chronic respiratory conditions. START BREATHING BETTER TODAY Download Breathe and discover how a few minutes of mindful breathing can transform your day. Whether you're seeking calm, building lung strength, or simply want to breathe more consciously, Breathe is your guide to better breathing.

About

COPD Tracker Diary

Features
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COPD Tracker puts every breath on the record - the shortness on the stairs, the 3 a.m. wheeze, the exacerbation that shows up with a change in sputum color. Log inhaler use, oxygen saturation, peak flow, and flare patterns so your pulmonologist sees the full picture between spirometry appointments, not just the numbers from one good morning in the office. Built for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and the overlap of asthma-COPD (ACO) that blurs treatment decisions. BREATHING AND SYMPTOM TRACKING Capture COPD the way it actually shows up: - Breathlessness on a 1 to 10 scale - Peak flow and FEV1 readings - Oxygen saturation logging with pulse oximeter - Cough frequency and sputum color changes - Wheezing and chest tightness - Exercise tolerance and walking distance - Nighttime symptoms and sleep disruption - Fatigue and energy levels - Exacerbation onset and severity - Custom symptoms you define EXACERBATION LOG Catch flares before they land you in the ER: - Symptom escalation timeline - Sputum color and volume changes - Increased rescue inhaler use - Fever and infection signals - Action plan step triggered - ER visits and hospitalizations - Recovery duration tracking MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Track the full COPD regimen: - Maintenance inhalers like Breo Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta, Symbicort, Advair - Long-acting bronchodilators like Spiriva, Incruse, Stiolto, Anoro - Rescue inhalers like albuterol, Ventolin, and Combivent - Nebulizer treatments and durations - Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations - Antibiotics during flares - Roflumilast and azithromycin prophylaxis - Supplemental oxygen hours and flow rate - Inhaler technique and adherence - Side effect monitoring - Refill reminders TRIGGER IDENTIFICATION Find what steals your breath: - Air quality index and pollution levels - Cold air and weather changes - Allergens and seasonal irritants - Smoke, fumes, and chemical exposure - Respiratory infections - Physical overexertion - Humidity and barometric pressure - Indoor air quality - Custom triggers you discover LIFESTYLE FACTORS The habits that protect your lungs: - Exercise minutes and pulmonary rehab sessions - Sleep quality and position - Nutrition and weight management - Hydration levels - Smoking cessation progress - Stress and anxiety levels INSIGHTS AND REPORTS Months of entries become real evidence for your care team: - FEV1 and peak flow trends over time - Exacerbation frequency and severity patterns - Rescue inhaler use trends - Trigger correlations ranked by frequency - Oxygen saturation patterns - Medication adherence and response curves - PDF and CSV exports for pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and primary care DESIGNED FOR HARD-BREATHING DAYS - 30-second quick logging - Voice-to-text input when breathing is the priority - Clear visual charts for lung function trends - Apple Health sync for steps, heart rate, and oxygen - Gentle reminders for inhaler adherence - Optional biometric lock and offline mode HEALTH PATHWAYS - Pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing guides - Pulmonary rehab exercise logs - Energy conservation techniques - Plain-language education on COPD staging and GOLD classification COPD is not just being out of breath. COPD Tracker treats it like the progressive lung condition it is - helping you catch exacerbations early, prove inhaler adherence, and bring your pulmonologist spirometry-grade data from everyday life. Your health data belongs to you. COPD Tracker stores your information securely on your device and in your private cloud account. We do not sell or share it. Disclaimer: COPD Tracker is for informational and personal tracking use only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfree/

Screenshots

Breathe4 screens
COPD Tracker Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breathe at none against COPD Tracker Diary's 14. COPD Tracker Diary's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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. COPD Tracker Diary sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Breathe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Breathe versus COPD Tracker Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreatheCOPD Tracker Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB199 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFarouk ElsayedDigital Therapeutics

In-app purchases

None

Breathe

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

COPD Tracker Diary

Subscriptions11
  • steady pass$4.951 Month
  • weather max$9.993 Months
  • carey ai max$19.991 Month
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  • smart pass$19.991 Year
  • smart pass$24.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • limited sale$34.991 Year
  • your free pass3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • select pass$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Trial3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • store credit$0.99
  • carey ai credits$8.99
  • lifetime upgrade$119.99

Questions

Is Breathe free?
Breathe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COPD Tracker Diary free?
COPD Tracker Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breathe or COPD Tracker Diary have ads?
Neither Breathe nor COPD Tracker Diary shows ads.

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