DiepeRust vs PausePulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DiepeRust
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DiepeRust is the app for breathing exercises that work right away. Sometimes you feel it inside: a tight chest, thoughts that keep going, no rest. DiepeRust gives you a breathing exercise that works with one tap. Choose what you need right now: โข Stress โ 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out โข Can't sleep โ 4 seconds in, 7 hold, 8 seconds out โข Restless โ 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out โข Panic attack โ 4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold โข Free breathing โ calm, at your own pace Every exercise guides you with a moving ball and calming sounds. You always know when to breathe in and out. What makes DiepeRust different: You see how many people are doing the same exercise right now. The feeling of 'I'm not alone in this' โ without anyone needing to be there. No account needed. Just open and begin. DiepeRust is not a substitute for professional help. If you have serious complaints, we recommend contacting a care provider.
PausePulse
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PausePulse is a no-ads breathing app built to help you reset in as little as 30 seconds โ without pressure, guilt, or streak anxiety. Take a short guided breathing break whenever you need to calm down, refocus, recover, or unwind. PausePulse is designed for real life: simple sessions, calming visuals, relaxing sounds, and breathing exercises you can start in seconds. No loud ads. No stressful streak pressure. No complicated routines. Just open the app, breathe, and return to your day with more clarity. PausePulse can help you: Start guided breathing sessions in seconds Use breathing exercises for calm, focus, recovery, and sleep Practice techniques like box breathing and guided breathwork Personalize sessions with calming audio and visual styles Set gentle reminders without pressure Track your progress with simple stats and calendar insights Learn more about breathing, stress relief, and wellbeing Whether you need a quick reset between meetings, a calmer moment during a stressful day, better focus before work, or a gentle wind-down before sleep, PausePulse makes breathing feel easy to return to. Premium includes: Advanced breathing modes Additional voice options Premium soundscapes More visual breathing styles Extra personalized routines and presets Built for real life PausePulse is made for busy people who want practical stress relief without turning wellness into another task. You do not need a perfect routine, a long session, or a daily streak. Even 30 seconds can help you pause, breathe, and reset. Privacy-first Most app data is stored locally on your device. Optional subscription features are managed through platform billing and RevenueCat. Terms of Use: https://www.pausepulse.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pausepulse.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DiepeRust at 13.0 against PausePulse's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DiepeRust sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PausePulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DiepeRust ships an update every 5 days, PausePulse weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | DiepeRust | PausePulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blackmountain Networks | Andreas Skaarberg |
In-app purchases
DiepeRust
- Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Premium$4.99
PausePulse
- PausePulse Pro$4.991 Month
- PausePulse Pro$29.991 Year









