ZYNC vs Breathwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ZYNC
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Master Your Metabolism with ZYNC. Stop counting calories and avoid the yo-yo effect. ZYNC is more than just a timer ā it is your personal companion for healthy intermittent fasting, hydration, and body awareness. WHY ZYNC? Most fasting apps are complicated or boring. ZYNC combines sleek, modern design with scientifically proven methods. We don't just show you that you are fasting, but what is happening inside your body right now. FEATURES: Smart Fasting Tracker Choose from different modes, whether beginner or pro: ⢠13h (Circadian Rhythm) ⢠16:8 (The Classic) ⢠18:6 (Pro) ⢠20:4 (Warrior Mode) Live Bio-Rhythm Understand your body. ZYNC shows you live which phase you are currently in: ⢠Blood Sugar Rise ⢠Insulin Drop ⢠Fat Burning ⢠Autophagy (Cell Cleaning) Hydration Matrix Forget boring lists. Fill your daily "Hydration Matrix" and gamify your water intake. Simply tap the cells to add a glass. Body & BMI Track your weight and monitor your BMI with visual progress bars. Gamification Keep your "Flame Streak" alive! Every successful fast extends your streak. ZYNC+ (PREMIUM) The app is free to use. With ZYNC+ you get: ⢠Ad-free experience ⢠Unlimited History & Statistics ⢠Support for an Indie Developer Start your journey to a healthier you today. Download ZYNC now!
Breathwork
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Breathwork turns "I'm stressed and need to calm down right now" into a single guided minute. Pick a breathing pattern, follow the calming animated ring as it paces every inhale and exhale, and feel the shift ā no timers to fiddle with, no article to read, no meditation megasuite to wade through. Just open, breathe, and settle. Most breathing apps are either a bare timer with no guidance or a heavy, subscription-first meditation suite. Breathwork stays on one tight loop: open, pick a pattern or ask the built-in Advisor, follow the ring with gentle haptic cues for each phase, and watch your streak and calm minutes grow. It is guided breathing built for real, everyday moments ā the commute, the desk, the bed at 2am. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Follow guided breathing exercises with a smooth animated ring that paces each inhale, hold, and exhale for you ⢠Box breathing (4-4-4-4) to steady yourself and calm down before something stressful ⢠4-7-8 breathing to quiet a racing mind and drift toward better sleep ⢠Coherent breathing (5-5) to find focus and an even, balanced state ⢠Energizing breathing for a quick lift when you feel flat or foggy ⢠Feel each phase through subtle haptics, so you can keep your eyes closed and simply breathe ⢠Check in on your mood before and after a session and see which patterns actually help you ⢠Ask the AI Breathing Advisor ā tell it how you feel or what you need (sleep, focus, energy, stress relief) and get a short, personalized breathing protocol built from safe, well-known techniques ⢠Track a day streak, your total calm minutes, and your full session history on the Progress tab ⢠Set one gentle daily reminder for your breathing minute ā no spam, no guilt loops ⢠Choose a light, dark, or system theme and use the app in your language WHY BREATHWORK ⢠A real session engine, not a decorative animation ā the ring follows each pattern's exact timing with synchronized haptics ⢠Grounded and honest ā every pattern is a well-known, generic technique described by its timing, never an invented gimmick or a fake "breathing score" ⢠The Advisor turns a vague feeling into a clear next step, sequencing a curated pattern catalog into a 1-to-3 step protocol tuned to your goal ⢠Progress that compounds ā the longer you log, the clearer the "what's working" read from your before-and-after mood becomes ⢠Calm on demand ā most sessions take two to four minutes, so it fits between meetings or before bed ⢠Your sessions work offline ā your breathing, mood, and streak live on your device WHO IT'S FOR ⢠Anyone who feels stressed or anxious and wants a fast, guided way to calm down and relax ⢠People who lie awake at night and want a simple, sleep-friendly breathing routine ⢠Students and remote workers who need to reset focus between tasks ⢠Newcomers to meditation and mindfulness who want something concrete to do, not just "clear your mind" ⢠Anyone building a small daily habit ā a breathing minute that is easy to keep and satisfying to streak FREE AND PRO Breathwork is free to use every day: all core breathing patterns, the full animated ring player, mood check-ins, your streak and Progress history, and two AI Advisor protocols each week. Pro unlocks unlimited Advisor protocols and removes ads, so guided breathing is there the moment you need it. A NOTE ON WELLNESS Breathwork is a relaxation, focus, and sleep tool built on generic breathing techniques ā it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and not a substitute for professional care. If you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded, stop and breathe normally. Never do breath-holding exercises while driving, in water, or anywhere it would be unsafe. If you have a heart or respiratory condition, or you are pregnant, talk to your doctor first. Open Breathwork, take one guided breath, and let the ring do the rest. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Breathwork at 15.1 against ZYNC's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. ZYNC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Breathwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ZYNC | Breathwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Bartl-Tamesberger | MEHMET CANKER (TR) |
In-app purchases
ZYNC
- ZYNC Premium$8.99
Breathwork
- Breathwork Pro monthly$4.991 Month
- Breathwork Pro annual$24.991 Year









