Comparison

Tomu vs Bubblee Breathing

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

Head to head
About

Tomu

Features
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Tomu is a breathing companion for those who seek calm without distraction. No voice telling you to inhale. No streaks. No gamification. No account. Just a gentle sound at the start of each breath. Inspired by the Japanese 歒まる (tomaru). To pause, to be still. Set your rhythm. Press start. Close your eyes, and breathe. FEATURES Β· Simple breathing pacer with visual animation Β· Gentle sounds: Bowl, Chime, Kalimba and Drum Β· Presets: Balance, Focus, Relax and Energise Β· Customisable timing (1-10 seconds per phase) Β· Session timer: 2, 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes Β· No account, no internet, no ads BUILT FOR Β· Pre-meeting calm Β· Falling asleep Β· Anxiety in the moment Β· Daily practice Try free for 7 days, then unlock with a weekly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Just breathe. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bubblee Breathing

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Take a pause. Breathe. Find your rhythm. Bubblee Breathing guides you through simple, visual breathing exercises designed to help you slow down, relax and create a moment of calm in your day. Whether you want to take a few minutes for yourself, slow your breathing or simply enjoy a quiet moment, Bubblee Breathing guides you step by step. 3 breathing exercises: β€’ Box Breathing: Follow the dot around a square to guide your breathing through four regular phases: inhale, hold, exhale and hold. β€’ Vertical Breathing: Follow the bubble as it moves up and down with your breathing. Choose between two rhythms: 4–4 or 4–8. β€’ 4–7–8 Breathing: A guided exercise with 4 seconds of inhalation, 7 seconds of holding and 8 seconds of exhalation. A simple experience Choose an exercise, select a duration and let the animation guide your breathing. Take a few minutes. Breathe at your own pace.

Screenshots

Tomu4 screens
Bubblee Breathing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubblee Breathing at none against Tomu's 2. Tomu's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Tomu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Bubblee Breathing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomu ships an update every 10 days, Bubblee Breathing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Tomu versus Bubblee Breathing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomuBubblee Breathing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BarrattMatthieu Nicolai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tomu

Subscriptions1
  • Tomu Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tomu Lifetime Access$34.99
None

Bubblee Breathing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tomu free?
Tomu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubblee Breathing free?
Bubblee Breathing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tomu or Bubblee Breathing have ads?
Neither Tomu nor Bubblee Breathing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomu or Bubblee Breathing?
Tomu ships an update every 10 days, and Bubblee Breathing every 9 days. Most recently, Tomu was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bubblee Breathing on October 31, 2026.

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