Comparison

Pulmora vs Sip

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

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About

Pulmora

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Pulmora helps you master the science of breathing with guided exercises used by Navy SEALs, doctors, and wellness experts worldwide. WHY BREATHING MATTERS Just 5 minutes of intentional breathing can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and calm your mind. Research shows that consistent daily practice produces measurable improvements in heart rate variability (HRV) and overall well-being. 5 WELL-KNOWN TECHNIQUES • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) - Used by Navy SEALs for stress relief and focus. Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold pattern activates your parasympathetic nervous system. • 4-7-8 Breathing - Developed by Dr. Andrew Weil as a "natural tranquilizer." Perfect for sleep preparation and acute anxiety relief. • Diaphragmatic Breathing - The foundation of all breath-work. Strengthens your diaphragm and increases blood oxygen levels. • 2-to-1 Breathing - Extended exhales immediately calm your nervous system. Great for quick stress relief. • Coherent Breathing - Optimizes heart rate variability at 5-6 breaths per minute. The gold standard for long-term nervous system training. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY • One tap to start breathing • Beautiful expanding circle animation guides your breath • Choose your skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert • Set custom session lengths and save your favorites MULTI-SENSORY GUIDANCE • Calming visual animations sync with your breath • Gentle haptic feedback for eyes-closed practice • Voice guidance (male or female) to keep you on track • Practice anywhere — with or without sound BUILD A LASTING HABIT • Set multiple daily reminders • Track your sessions, minutes, and streaks • See your 7-day practice history at a glance Download Pulmora and take your first breath toward a calmer life.

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Sip

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Is "drink 8 glasses a day" really right for you? Your gender, weight, activity level, and today's weather all affect how much water you actually need. One-size-fits-all goals don't work because hydration needs change daily. Sip is your personal hydration coach powered by science. We calculate your optimal daily water intake using the Beverage Hydration Index (BHI) - the same method researchers use to measure how different drinks actually hydrate your body. WHY SIP IS DIFFERENT 1. SCIENTIFIC PERSONALIZATION Enter your height, weight, age, and lifestyle. Sip calculates your precise hydration needs using medical research and physiological data. No more guessing. 2. WEATHER-ADAPTIVE GOALS Hot summer day? Cold winter morning? Sip automatically adjusts your daily target based on real-time temperature and humidity data from your location. Stay ahead of dehydration before it happens. 3. SMART BEVERAGE TRACKING (BHI) Not all drinks hydrate equally. Coffee, tea, juice, and water affect your body differently. Sip uses Beverage Hydration Index theory to calculate "net hydration" - accounting for caffeine's diuretic effects and alcohol's dehydrating properties. Coffee lovers can finally track hydration accurately. 4. INTELLIGENT REMINDERS Never forget to drink again. Sip sends perfectly-timed notifications based on your routine: morning wake-up, evening wind-down, and gentle nudges when you have not logged drinks for a while. Build healthy habits without nagging. WHO SIP HELPS - Health enthusiasts seeking data-driven hydration - Busy professionals who forget to drink water - Coffee and tea drinkers wanting accurate tracking - Athletes and active individuals - Anyone focused on skin health and beauty - People managing weight through mindful hydration - Those preventing heat-related illness in summer KEY FEATURES - Personalized daily hydration goals - BHI-based beverage tracking - Real-time weather integration - Caffeine intake monitoring - Smart reminder system - Hydration history and trends - Educational hydration guide - Beautiful, intuitive interface THE SCIENCE BEHIND SIP Traditional water trackers treat all fluids the same. They are wrong. Research shows that beverages with caffeine, alcohol, or high sugar content hydrate your body differently than plain water. Sip's BHI calculations account for these differences, giving you the true picture of your hydration status. Your body loses water constantly through breathing, sweating, and digestion. Sip ensures you replace exactly what you need - not too little, not too much. START YOUR HYDRATION JOURNEY TODAY Stop guessing. Start knowing. Download Sip and discover what optimal hydration feels like.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Sip at 2 against Pulmora's —. Sip also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pulmora versus Sip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulmoraSip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei Petcuakira kawata

In-app purchases

None

Pulmora

No in-app purchases

None

Sip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulmora free?
Pulmora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sip free?
Sip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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