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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Visual breathing guide on screen
- 12 guided breathing techniques
- Optional underwater sounds
- Drifting light textures
- Simple, unobtrusive interface
- Designed for relaxation and sleep
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | PULSE 46 | breathe. Breathing Light Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Enos | Salim Boujaddi |
Customer experience
PULSE 46
breathe. Breathing Light Guide
In-app purchases
PULSE 46
- Pulse 46 Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pulse 46 Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
breathe. Breathing Light Guide
- Breathe+ monthly$4.991 Month
- Breathe+ Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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