# Breathonance vs Macro Alien

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breathonance at none against Macro Alien's 2. Breathonance also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). Macro Alien's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macro Alien sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Breathonance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Breathonance against 5.0 for Macro Alien. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breathonance has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Breathonance ships an update every 5 weeks, Macro Alien monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breathonance | Macro Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathonance/id6759112189/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-alien/id6760731096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 187 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breathonance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807928538) | [MOONLIGHT BE THE LIGHT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810936555) |

## What reviewers say

### Breathonance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathonance/id6759112189)

This app guides users in mindful breathing exercises using sound, rhythm, and music. It focuses on achieving a resonant breathing frequency to influence physiological responses. The practice emphasizes the exhale for a meditative and effortless experience.

**Highlights:** Guided mindful breathing exercises, Focus on resonant breathing frequency, Emphasis on exhale rhythm and uniformity, Integration of music for meditative practice, Breath-Fullness technique

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-alien/id6760731096)

This app is a macro tracker designed for athletes, offering AI-powered nutrition coaching and personalized meal plans. It adapts to your training intensity and goals, helping you log meals quickly and track metabolic changes.

**Highlights:** AI Nutrition Coach, Smart Day Types, Log in Seconds, Periodized Phases, Adaptive TDEE Tracking, Apple Health Sync, Meal & Recipe Builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Macro Alien Max | $4.99 | per month |
| Macro Alien Max | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breathonance free?

Breathonance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Alien free?

Macro Alien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breathonance or Macro Alien?

Breathonance and Macro Alien are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Breathonance or Macro Alien have ads?

Neither Breathonance nor Macro Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breathonance or Macro Alien?

Breathonance ships an update every 5 weeks, and Macro Alien monthly. Most recently, Breathonance was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macro Alien on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*