Comparison

PULSE 46 vs Breathflow Breathing Exercises

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

Head to head
About

PULSE 46

This app guides users through calming breathing exercises to manage anxiety and panic attacks. It utilizes haptic feedback simulating a 60 BPM heartbeat and offers a 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale pattern. Features include ambient sounds, session tracking, and Apple Watch integration for discreet relief.

Highlights
  • 60 BPM heartbeat haptics
  • 4-6 breathing pattern
  • Ambient and ocean sounds
  • Apple Watch support
  • Session history tracking
  • Personal diary for notes
  • SOS contact access
Features
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Pulse 46 - Breathe through panic, one pulse at a time. When panic strikes, Pulse 46 is ready. Feel a calming 60 BPM heartbeat through haptics while breathing in sync: 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out. Simple. Effective. Immediate. NOW WITH APPLE WATCH • Smart Start - Automatically detects elevated heart rate and starts a calming session • Haptic-only breathing sessions right on your wrist • Track your sessions and see how breathing affects your BPM • Export session data for your healthcare provider FEATURES • 60 BPM Heartbeat Haptics - Feel the calm • 4-6 Breathing Pattern - Evidence-based ratio • Ambient Sounds - Pink noise, brown noise, 432 Hz drone • Ocean Sounds - Gentle waves, ocean breeze • Apple Watch Support - Discreet relief on your wrist • Session History - Track patterns over time • Personal Diary - Note triggers and feelings • SOS Contacts - Quick access when you need support WHY 46? Inhale 4, Exhale 6. This breathing pattern helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system - your body's natural calming response. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. Pulse 46 is a wellness tool, not a medical device. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice. Terms: https://pulse46.app/terms Privacy: https://pulse46.app/privacy

About

Breathflow Breathing Exercises

Features
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Breathflow – Guided Breathing Exercises Breathflow is a simple, focused app for guided breathwork. It helps you calm your nervous system, reduce stress, improve focus, and relax before sleep using proven breathing techniques. The app was created out of a real need: practicing breathwork regularly, but being frustrated by ads, distractions, and inconsistent guidance in videos and other apps. Breathflow is designed to be quiet, minimal, and intentional—so you can focus entirely on your breath. No ads. No distractions. Just breathing. BREATHWORK TECHNIQUES INCLUDED Breathflow offers a broad range of breathing exercises you can use depending on your goal or mood: • 4-7-8 breathing • Box breathing • Coherent breathing • Rectangular breathing • Triangular breathing • Deep relaxation breathing • Sleep breathing • Power breathing Each session begins with a short introduction that explains the technique and what it’s commonly used for, so you always know what you’re practicing. DAILY BREATHWORK On the home screen, you’ll find a Daily Breathwork session. This makes it easy to practice consistently without having to choose an exercise every time. Each day also includes a short motivational quote to support your routine. GUIDED THE WAY YOU PREFER Breathflow gives you flexibility in how sessions are guided: • Choose between a female or male voice • Use spoken cues, breath tones, or simple audio cues • Practice with more guidance or minimal sound This makes the app suitable both for beginners and for users who already have experience with breathwork. TRACK YOUR PRACTICE The stats section helps you stay aware of your progress: • Daily streaks • Total minutes practiced • Number of sessions completed • Active days • Your current level • Calendar view of your activity Your progress is visible without pressure or gamification overload. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE Breathflow is designed for short, effective sessions you can use: • In the morning • During breaks • In the evening • Before sleep Sit or lie down comfortably, close your eyes, and breathe. Your breath is always available. Breathflow helps you use it more intentionally. Terms of Use: https://breathflow.bitechunk.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

PULSE 463 screens
Breathflow Breathing Exercises4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Breathflow Breathing Exercises at 15.1 against PULSE 46's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PULSE 46 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Breathflow Breathing Exercises sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PULSE 46 versus Breathflow Breathing Exercises: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE 46Breathflow Breathing Exercises
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher EnosKelvin Williams

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PULSE 46

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse 46 Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pulse 46 Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Breathflow Breathing Exercises

Subscriptions2
  • Breathflow Premium$7.991 Month
  • Breathflow Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PULSE 46 free?
PULSE 46 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breathflow Breathing Exercises free?
Breathflow Breathing Exercises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PULSE 46 or Breathflow Breathing Exercises have ads?
Neither PULSE 46 nor Breathflow Breathing Exercises shows ads.

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