Comparison

Breathify vs Pace

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

Head to head
About

Breathify

Features
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Breathify brings powerful breathing techniques to your fingertips with a beautifully minimal interface designed to help you find calm in seconds. BREATHWORK MADE SIMPLE No complicated instructions. No distracting extras. Just tap Start and follow the visual guide. Breathify's elegant animations guide you through each breath cycle effortlessly. TECHNIQUES THAT WORK 4-7-8 Breathing The "relaxing breath" technique developed by Dr. Andrew Weil. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Clinically shown to: • Reduce anxiety and stress • Help you fall asleep faster • Manage cravings and emotional responses Box Breathing The technique used by Navy SEALs to stay calm under pressure. Four equal phases of 4 seconds each. Proven to: • Heighten focus and concentration • Calm the nervous system • Improve stress resilience WHY BREATHIFY? ā—† Minimalist Design — A distraction-free dark interface that lets you focus entirely on your breath ā—† Visual Guidance — Follow the gentle animations without counting or thinking ā—† Haptic Feedback — Optional subtle vibrations keep you in rhythm ā—† Sound Cues — Soft audio ticks mark each second (optional) ā—† No Account Required — Open the app and start breathing immediately THE SCIENCE OF BREATHING Controlled breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Just a few minutes of breathwork can shift your body from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest." Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, winding down before bed, or finding a moment of peace in a hectic day, Breathify is your pocket companion for instant calm. Download now. Take a breath. Feel better. This app is subject to these terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pace

Features
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Pace helps people with ME/CFS, Long COVID, MS, Parkinson's, fibromyalgia, and lupus manage their energy using pacing — a medically-recognized technique for staying within your energy envelope and preventing Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM). Log daily energy check-ins, track symptoms, and visualize your energy trends over time. Pace gives you real data to share with your doctor and helps you understand your limits without judgment. Features: • Daily energy check-ins with symptom tracking • PEM risk assessment based on your personal baseline • Energy envelope visualization • Symptom frequency charts (Plus) • Doctor-ready PDF reports (Pro) • HealthKit integration (Pro) • Fully offline — no account, no tracking Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breathify4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Breathify at 15.1 against Pace's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Breathify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Breathify versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathifyPace
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJeffery MorhousPaul OBrien

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Breathify

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Breathify Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual Breathify Pro$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Pace

Subscriptions4
  • Pace Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pace Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pace Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pace Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Breathify free?
Breathify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breathify or Pace have ads?
Neither Breathify nor Pace shows ads.

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