Comparison

SlackTide Breathing vs Evenhale

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

Head to head
About

SlackTide Breathing

This minimalist app guides you through the 4-7-8 breathing technique using a visual breathing ring and clear phase labels. It offers customizable session lengths and gentle haptic feedback for a focused and calming experience.

Highlights
  • Guided 4-7-8 breathing pattern
  • Calm breathing ring animation
  • Clear phase labels
  • Customizable session goals
  • Gentle haptic feedback
  • Minimalist single-screen design
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Breathe 4‑7‑8 on your wrist. This minimalist Apple Watch app guides you through the classic 4‑7‑8 breathing pattern with a calm breathing ring, clear phase labels, and a large seconds countdown. Start quickly, stay focused, and finish a short session in about a minute—or keep going continuously. HOW IT WORKS • Choose your goal: 3, 5, 10, or Continuous cycles • Follow the guidance: Inhale (4) → Hold (7) → Exhale (8) • Watch the ring animate with each phase and a big, easy-to-read countdown • Feel gentle haptics for start, every phase transition, completion, or an early stop DESIGNED FOR LOW COGNITIVE LOAD • Single-screen experience—no menus to dig through mid-session • OLED-friendly deep ocean gradient and calm, consistent phase colors • Goal selector is only available while idle and stays hidden/disabled during sessions • Readable typography with a monospaced timer for quick glances ACCESSIBILITY • VoiceOver-friendly labels and sensible contrast for a clear, glanceable experience Note: This app is for guided breathing practice and relaxation. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.

About

Evenhale

Features
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Take a quiet moment to breathe. This app brings box breathing to iPhone and Apple Watch in a calm, minimal experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and feel more grounded. Follow the visual rhythm on screen, switch between breathing patterns with a simple swipe, and settle into a pace that feels right for the moment. Features: • Guided box breathing with clear visual motion • Multiple breathing rhythms to match different needs • Simple swipe controls to change pace • A minimal interface designed for focus and calm • Apple Watch support for breathing on your wrist • A gentle in-app guide to help you understand box breathing Whether you need a short reset during the day or a few quiet minutes before bed, this app makes it easy to return to your breath. Medical Disclaimer This app is intended for general wellness and relaxation purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starling-app.github.io/Aira/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

SlackTide Breathing and Evenhale 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SlackTide Breathing versus Evenhale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlackTide BreathingEvenhale
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApta Care LLC文之 虞

In-app purchases

None

SlackTide Breathing

No in-app purchases

None

Evenhale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SlackTide Breathing free?
SlackTide Breathing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evenhale free?
Evenhale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SlackTide Breathing or Evenhale have ads?
Neither SlackTide Breathing nor Evenhale shows ads.

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