Comparison

JustThoughts vs Breathwork Minimal

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

Head to head
About

JustThoughts

Features
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A simple, minimal compulsion logger for OCD. - Track your compulsions day-to-day to measure progress on your ERP (Exposure Response Therapy) journey. - All data stays on-device, offline and accessible only to you. - No ads, subscriptions or data collection. This app does not substitute for therapy, nor does it provide any medical or mental health treatment advice.

About

Breathwork Minimal

Features
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Breathe is a focused breathing exercise app built around four clinically-backed techniques. No subscriptions. No social features. No distractions โ€” just you and your breath. Swipe through four breathing patterns, each tagged with its primary benefit: Box Breathing โ€” 4-4-4-4 rhythm. The go-to for stress relief and mental focus. Used by athletes and military alike. 4-7-8 โ€” A deeply relaxing pattern that slows the nervous system and prepares the body for sleep. Coherent Breathing โ€” A steady 5-5 rhythm that balances heart rate variability and eases anxiety. Energizing โ€” A 6-2 pattern with a short exhale that sharpens alertness without caffeine. Once you start, the screen clears. A single animated circle expands and contracts in sync with your breath. Phase labels and the countdown timer fade away after a few cycles, leaving only the visual rhythm โ€” so your attention stays on breathing, not the screen. No account required. No data leaves your device. Sessions and streaks are stored locally. No in-app purchases. Set a daily reminder and the app will nudge you at your chosen time. A streak counter keeps you motivated without gamification overload. Whether you're managing stress, preparing for sleep, recovering from a long meeting, or building a daily mindfulness habit โ€” Breathe gives you the tools without the noise.

Screenshots

JustThoughts4 screens
Breathwork Minimal4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustThoughts versus Breathwork Minimal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustThoughtsBreathwork Minimal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua NiesNICOLAS EDUA KRIMAN FERNANDEZ

In-app purchases

None

JustThoughts

No in-app purchases

None

Breathwork Minimal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustThoughts free?
JustThoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breathwork Minimal free?
Breathwork Minimal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustThoughts or Breathwork Minimal have ads?
Neither JustThoughts nor Breathwork Minimal shows ads.

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