THIS Gym vs Samay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
THIS Gym
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For members of THIS Gym to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
Samay
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Samay is your personal breathwork companion, designed to help you find calm, focus, and balance through guided breathing exercises. FEATURES: β’ Guided Breathing Sessions Follow beautifully animated breathing circles that guide your inhale, hold, and exhale phases with precision timing. β’ Multiple Breathing Patterns Choose from proven techniques including: - Balanced Breathing (4-4) - Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) - Triangle Breathing (4-8-4) - Create your own custom patterns β’ Customizable Sessions Set your preferred session duration and let Samay guide you through each breath. β’ Gentle Feedback Optional sound cues and haptic feedback to keep you in rhythm without breaking your focus. β’ Track Your Progress View your breathing history and track your mindfulness journey over time. β’ HealthKit Integration Automatically log your mindful minutes to Apple Health to see your wellness data in one place. β’ Beautiful, Minimal Design A distraction-free interface that lets you focus on what mattersβyour breath. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve focus, prepare for sleep, or simply take a mindful moment in your day, Samay is here to guide you. Take a breath. Find your balance. Start your journey with Samay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Samay at none against THIS Gym's shown. Samay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). THIS Gym's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THIS Gym ships an update every 5 months, Samay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THIS Gym | Samay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PushPress, Inc. | JJ Ruescas |
In-app purchases
THIS Gym
No in-app purchases
Samay
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is THIS Gym free?
Is Samay free?
Do THIS Gym or Samay have ads?
Which is updated more often, THIS Gym or Samay?
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