Comparison

Pust Focus vs Box Breathing Guide

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

Head to head
About

Pust Focus

Features
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You already know breathing helps. The problem is every app wants you to stop, find a quiet room, and stare at your phone. That's not how busy days work. Pust Focus guides your breathing with gentle haptic pulses on your Apple Watch. While you walk, work, or wind down. No screen. No stopping. Just breathe. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download Pust Focus on iPhone or Apple Watch 2. Pick a moment you're already doing 3. Feel the pulse, follow along A practice that sticks, not because you became more disciplined, but because it stopped asking you to be. And you get the data to prove it's working. For free. 5 BREATHING TECHNIQUES - Box Breathing (4-4-4-4): focus under pressure - Resonant Breathing (5.5-5.5): optimal HRV training - Paced Breathing (3-6): calm in 60 seconds - Triangle Breathing (4-2-6): sharp focus with calm - Post-Exhale Triangle (4-4-4): deep stillness BREATHE WHILE YOU DO Walking. Commuting. Sauna. Before sleep. At your desk. During stress. Create custom presets for each scenario, with auto-stop timers when you want a hands-off finish. NEW IN 1.2 - Choose how sessions save to Apple Health: as a Workout, as Mindful Minutes, or both - Log your mood after a session as an Apple Health State of Mind entry (iPhone and Apple Watch, iOS 18) YOUR DATA, FREE - Save sessions your way: as a Workout, Mindful Minutes, or both, all in Apple Health - Check in on your mood after a session with Apple Health State of Mind (iOS 18) - Session history with heart rate, daily goals, and streaks - No account required. Your data stays on your device. iPHONE + APPLE WATCH - Start Watch sessions from your iPhone - Real-time heart rate, phase, and elapsed time - Watch works standalone without iPhone nearby - Presets sync between devices via iCloud SCIENCE-BACKED Techniques drawn from peer-reviewed research, Stanford studies, and resonance frequency science. Not guesswork. FREE TO START Box Breathing, Resonant Breathing, and the voice guide are free forever. Premium ($4.99 one-time) unlocks all 5 techniques, unlimited custom presets, full history, and daily reminders. Family Sharing included. No subscription. Ever. Start breathing. No extra time required.

About

Box Breathing Guide

This app guides you through a 4-step breathing technique to reduce stress and promote calmness. It features a visual guide, adjustable pace, and Apple Watch integration for convenient sessions. Use it for quick pauses during busy days or to reset your breathing.

Highlights
  • Guided 4-step breathing rhythm
  • Clean visual guide
  • Adjustable pace
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • View heart rate changes
  • Relaxation and wellness tool
Features
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Box helps you feel calmer in just a few minutes with guided box breathing. Follow the proven 4-step rhythm - inhale, hold, exhale, hold - to reset your breathing, regain composure, and reduce everyday stress. Use Box on iPhone or Apple Watch: - Clean, calming visual guide for each breathing phase - Adjustable pace options to match your comfort - Apple Watch companion for quick sessions anywhere - View before-and-after heart rate on Apple Watch after a session Whether you need a short pause between meetings or a reset during a busy day, Box makes it easy to breathe with intention. Health & Safety Box is for relaxation and wellness only and is not medical advice. Stop if you feel dizzy, unwell, or short of breath. If you have medical conditions or concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Screenshots

Pust Focus4 screens
Box Breathing Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Breathing Guide at none against Pust Focus's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pust Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Box Breathing Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pust Focus versus Box Breathing Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPust FocusBox Breathing Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael JustesenJohn Kennedy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pust Focus

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
None

Box Breathing Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pust Focus free?
Pust Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Breathing Guide free?
Box Breathing Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pust Focus or Box Breathing Guide have ads?
Neither Pust Focus nor Box Breathing Guide shows ads.

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