Cyclic Sighing vs Fast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cyclic Sighing
This app offers guided breathing exercises based on the science-backed physiological sigh technique. It helps users find calm, improve mood, and promote restful sleep through simple, private sessions. Track your progress and mood over time with insightful journaling and customizable reminders.
- Guided breathing with animations
- Customizable session timing
- Mood check-ins and journaling
- Breathing progress tracking
- Smart reminders
- Apple Health sync
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Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Cyclic sighing is a simple, science-backed breathing technique validated by peer-reviewed research and embraced by wellness communities worldwide. The physiological sigh involves a double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale through the mouth. Research suggests just a few minutes of daily practice may support a sense of calm, a more positive mood, and restful sleep. Simple. Private. Yours. No account. No internet required. No data collected. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. * Guided breathing with smooth animations and optional voice guidance * Custom timing to adapt any session to your schedule * Subtle haptics and ambient audio to keep you anchored * Pre-session mood check-in to capture how you're feeling before you breathe * Post-session check-in to track how breathing affects your mood * Mood journal and insights: see the impact of your practice over time, with monthly and annual views filterable by feeling * Breathing stats to track your progress * Smart reminders: time-based or by location * Home Screen and Live Activity widgets for instant access * Optional Apple Health mindfulness sync Important Notice : Cyclic Sighing is intended for general wellness and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, or treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health condition. Breathing exercises are not a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning if you are pregnant, under 18, have a medical condition, or have health concerns. Discontinue use immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or discomfort.
Fast
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Can I eat right now? Fast:Protocol checks today's planned eating hours and gives you one clear answer: YES or NO. It also shows when that answer will change, so you can follow your schedule without starting a timer or doing time math. Use Fast:Protocol to: • Set the eating hours you use on a normal day • Create weekly plans for days that follow a different schedule • Change one date without changing the rest of your week • See your current answer, countdown, and next scheduled change • Check Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Review previous days and browse the week ahead • Choose reminders for when eating hours begin and one hour before they end Set your schedule once. Check your answer whenever you need it.
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Verdict
Cyclic Sighing and Fast are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cyclic Sighing | Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Breathwork Studios LLC | Borche Davchev |
In-app purchases
Cyclic Sighing
No in-app purchases
Fast
No in-app purchases









