Comparison

PULSE 46 vs breathe. Breathing Light Guide

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

breathe. Breathing Light Guide

This app uses your screen as a visual guide for paced breathing exercises. Follow the gentle light shifts to inhale, hold, and exhale, promoting relaxation and better sleep. It offers multiple techniques designed for specific results, with a simple, unobtrusive interface.

Highlights
  • Visual breathing guide on screen
  • 12 guided breathing techniques
  • Optional underwater sounds
  • Drifting light textures
  • Simple, unobtrusive interface
  • Designed for relaxation and sleep
Features
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your screen is now your guide. turn off the lights. lie down. let the glow tell you when to inhale, when to hold, when to release. no timers to watch. no circles to chase. just light, and breath. breathe. transforms your phone screen into a breathing guide. the entire screen shifts color — slowly, smoothly — with each phase of your breath. blue to inhale. darkness to hold. orange to exhale. close your eyes and feel it through your lids. why breathing changes everything a few controlled breaths slow your heart rate within 90 seconds. they lower cortisol, quiet your nervous system, and shift your body out of fight-or-flight. breathing is the most powerful tool you already own. you just need a reason to use it. breathe. gives you that reason. every night. the experience - lie down in a dark room - open breathe. - follow the light - feel the difference in minutes optional underwater sounds and drifting light textures deepen every session. or use it in complete silence. both are perfect. techniques included · 4-7-8 sleep — the fastest way to fall asleep · box breathing — used by navy seals to reset under pressure · coherence — balance your heart rate and nervous system · physiological sigh — the single breath that works instantly · 4-7-8, anxiety relief, focus, morning wake, ocean breath — and more 12 techniques. each designed for a specific result. breathe. is for you if: you lie in bed and can't switch off you feel anxious and don't know what to do with it you want to feel present but don't know where to start you've tried meditation apps and found them too complex you just need something simple that actually works designed to disappear no cluttered interface. no aggressive notifications. no streaks to maintain. breathe. looks like the ocean floor and moves like deep water. it gets out of the way and lets you breathe. one free technique to start — 4-7-8 sleep, tonight. unlock all 12 for less than a coffee a month. breathe. — the simplest thing you forgot to do. Some features require a breathe. Premium subscription. Legal Privacy Policy: https://cerulean-crabapple-4b9.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2f0c1b3a8f52805284a5d16fbb8178fd Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PULSE 463 screens
breathe. Breathing Light Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: breathe. Breathing Light Guide at 18.0 against PULSE 46's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 breathe. Breathing Light Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PULSE 46 against 5.0 for breathe. Breathing Light Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PULSE 46 versus breathe. Breathing Light Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE 46breathe. Breathing Light Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher EnosSalim Boujaddi

Customer experience

PULSE 46

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

breathe. Breathing Light Guide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PULSE 46

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

breathe. Breathing Light Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Breathe+ monthly$4.991 Month
  • Breathe+ Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PULSE 46 free?
PULSE 46 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is breathe. Breathing Light Guide free?
breathe. Breathing Light Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PULSE 46 or breathe. Breathing Light Guide?
PULSE 46 and breathe. Breathing Light Guide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PULSE 46 or breathe. Breathing Light Guide have ads?
Neither PULSE 46 nor breathe. Breathing Light Guide shows ads.

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