Comparison

Box Breathing Guide vs BoxBreathe

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

Head to head
About

Box Breathing Guide

Features
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Box helps you feel calmer in just a few minutes with guided box breathing. Follow the proven 4-step rhythm - inhale, hold, exhale, hold - to reset your breathing, regain composure, and reduce everyday stress. Use Box on iPhone or Apple Watch: - Clean, calming visual guide for each breathing phase - Adjustable pace options to match your comfort - Apple Watch companion for quick sessions anywhere - View before-and-after heart rate on Apple Watch after a session Whether you need a short pause between meetings or a reset during a busy day, Box makes it easy to breathe with intention. Health & Safety Box is for relaxation and wellness only and is not medical advice. Stop if you feel dizzy, unwell, or short of breath. If you have medical conditions or concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

About

BoxBreathe

Features
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BoxBreathe guides you through calm, structured breathing sessions using a visual shape, countdown, and gentle vibrations. Follow inhale, hold, exhale, and hold phases at a steady rhythm to reduce stress and refocus in just a few minutes. - Classic 4–4–4–4 box breathing pattern - Choose 3, 5, or 7 cycles on the welcome screen - Animated shape with phase labels and countdown seconds - Haptic feedback at each phase change - Completion screen with cycles summary and “well done” message

Screenshots

Box Breathing Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Box Breathing Guide at Free against BoxBreathe's $0.99. BoxBreathe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Box Breathing Guide is free to download; BoxBreathe costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Box Breathing Guide versus BoxBreathe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox Breathing GuideBoxBreathe
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn KennedySimge Ceylan Akyuz

In-app purchases

None

Box Breathing Guide

No in-app purchases

None

BoxBreathe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Breathing Guide free?
Box Breathing Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxBreathe free?
BoxBreathe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Breathing Guide or BoxBreathe have ads?
Neither Box Breathing Guide nor BoxBreathe shows ads.

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