Comparison

Simple Breathwork vs TV Remote Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

Simple Breathwork

This app offers a peaceful and focused breathing experience. Users can customize inhale, hold, and exhale durations, and set the number of breathing rounds. It provides a clear visual guide without distractions or sign-up requirements.

Highlights
  • Custom breathing durations
  • Clear visual countdown
  • Minimal, calming design
  • Instant start, no sign-up
  • Guided breathing rounds
Features
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Slow is a calm, distraction-free breathing app. Set your own inhale, hold, and exhale, choose how many rounds you want, and let a gentle visual guide carry you through — quietly and clearly. No accounts. No noise. No ads. Just breathe. Not sure where to start? Begin with a guided preset: • Calm — slow your nervous system • Sleep — wind down and fall asleep faster • Focus — settle into flow • Energy — a quick, natural lift • Stress Reset — find center in about a minute Or build your own pattern from scratch and tune every phase of the breath to exactly what feels right. Every session is led by a clear visual countdown, so you can lower your shoulders, close your eyes, and simply follow along. Keep a daily streak going to turn a few quiet minutes into a habit. What's inside: • Fully adjustable inhale, hold, and exhale timing • Five guided presets for sleep, focus, calm, energy, and stress • A clean, beautiful breathing animation and countdown • Daily streak tracking • Minimal, calming design that stays out of your way • Start instantly — no sign-up, no account, no ads — Slow Pro — Slow is free to use. Slow Pro is an optional upgrade that adds: • Unlimited custom presets — save your own breathing patterns and reuse them in a tap • Full streak history — see every session you've ever completed, not just the last week • Support independent development, and unlock all future Pro features Choose what suits you: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a single, non-renewing purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jamesbtlr.com/slow/privacy.html

About

TV Remote Universal Remote

Features
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TV Remote Universal Remote TV Remote Universal Remote turns your smartphone into a powerful TV Remote for your Smart TV. Control your TV easily with a fast, simple, and modern Universal Remote TV app — no physical remote needed. Whether you’ve lost your remote or just want a smarter way to control your TV, TV Remote Universal Remote gives you full control in one app. Key Features Universal TV Remote Control Use one app as a Universal Remote TV for many popular Smart TV brands. Smart Touchpad & D-Pad Control Smooth navigation with touch gestures or classic directional buttons. Quick App & Channel Access Open TV apps and channels faster with shortcut controls. TV Keyboard Input Easily type text on your TV using your phone keyboard. Media Casting Cast photos, videos, and music from your phone directly to your TV. Fast & Easy Connection Automatically find TVs on the same Wi-Fi network and connect in seconds. Clean & Lightweight Design Simple UI, fast response, and optimized performance. Why Choose TV Remote Universal Remote? Reliable TV Remote replacement Works as a true Universal Remote TV No extra hardware required Easy setup, beginner-friendly Ideal for home, office, or travel Important Notes Your phone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network This app is an independent Universal Remote TV application Not an official remote app from any TV manufacturer Download Now Make your phone the smartest TV Remote you’ve ever used. Download TV Remote Universal Remote today and enjoy effortless control with a powerful Universal Remote TV app. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7_TPlsOf_WshI-UvVrlwxJa3VKAs28JNZPxaYI1yiY/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6RFFkmrKPsSkRgLqtBArb6jZu4IyZtO4a9pkzwsaZQ/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Simple Breathwork4 screens
TV Remote Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Breathwork at none against TV Remote Universal Remote's shown. TV Remote Universal Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Simple Breathwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TV Remote Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Breathwork ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Universal Remote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Breathwork versus TV Remote Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BreathworkTV Remote Universal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames ButlerNguyen Thanh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Breathwork

Subscriptions2
  • Slow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Slow Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Slow Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

TV Remote Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Simple Breathwork free?
Simple Breathwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Universal Remote free?
TV Remote Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Breathwork or TV Remote Universal Remote have ads?
TV Remote Universal Remote shows ads; Simple Breathwork does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Breathwork or TV Remote Universal Remote?
Simple Breathwork ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Remote every 11 days. Most recently, Simple Breathwork was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Remote on November 5, 2026.

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