Comparison

BREEV vs Pulse Breathing

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

Head to head
About

BREEV

Features
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BREEV is your quiet space in a busy world. Whether you need a quick mental reset or a deeper moment of calm, this app guides your breathing with soothing visuals, gentle animations, and mindful rhythms designed to help you slow down β€” anytime, anywhere. Why BREEV? Simple guided breathing with smooth inhale–exhale animations 1-minute mindful breaks when you need instant calm Beautiful, minimal design inspired by soft waves and air flow Works offline β€” your calm travels with you No sign-ups and subscriptions, open the app and breathe Whether you’re stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a pause… BREEV. Your calm is one moment away. Contraindications & general precautions for box breathing Contraindications for box breathing include pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, or a recent heart attack, as well as severe respiratory diseases. People with mental illnesses, especially schizophrenia or manic depression, should also avoid this breathing technique. If in doubt or concerned, always consult a doctor. General precautions: If you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or other discomfort during the exercise, stop immediately and return to normal breathing.

About

Pulse Breathing

Features
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Transform your wellbeing with Pulse - your personal breathing coach. SIMPLE. EFFECTIVE. SCIENCE-BACKED. Pulse guides you through proven breathing exercises that reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance your overall wellbeing. Whether you need to calm anxiety, boost concentration, or energize your day, Pulse has the perfect breathing pattern for you. THREE POWERFUL TECHNIQUES 4-7-8 BREATHING The perfect technique for relaxation and better sleep. Scientifically proven to activate your body's natural relaxation response. Ideal for bedtime, reducing anxiety, and calming your mind. BOX BREATHING Used by Navy SEALs and athletes for peak performance. Equal phases create balance and mental clarity. Ideal for focus, stress management, and staying present. DEEP BREATHING Energize and revitalize with full, conscious breaths. Increases oxygen flow and boosts energy naturally. Ideal for morning routine, energy boost, and mental clarity. KEY FEATURES Beautiful, intuitive interface Guided breathing with visual animations Track your progress and cycles Learn the science behind each technique Works offline - breathe anywhere Available in English and Portuguese No ads, no subscriptions, no distractions WHY BREATHING MATTERS Your breath is the most powerful tool you have for managing stress, improving focus, and enhancing wellbeing. Just 2-3 minutes of conscious breathing can: Lower cortisol (stress hormone) Reduce heart rate and blood pressure Improve mental clarity and focus Activate your parasympathetic nervous system Increase feelings of calm and peace PERFECT FOR Anyone feeling stressed or anxious People struggling with sleep Athletes seeking performance edge Meditation practitioners Those seeking mindfulness tools Anyone wanting to feel calmer and more focused YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY STARTS WITH A SINGLE BREATH Download Pulse now and discover the transformative power of conscious breathing.

Screenshots

BREEV2 screens
Pulse Breathing4 screens

Verdict

The call

BREEV and Pulse Breathing are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BREEV versus Pulse Breathing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBREEVPulse Breathing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdriano CordeiroGabriel Silveira

In-app purchases

None

BREEV

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Breathing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BREEV free?
BREEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Breathing free?
Pulse Breathing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BREEV or Pulse Breathing have ads?
Neither BREEV nor Pulse Breathing shows ads.

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