Comparison

BoxBreathe vs Bloomind

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

Head to head
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 β€œwell done” message

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Bloomind

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When anxiety hits, Bloomind helps you breathe through it. Use 4-7-8 breathing, box breathing, and the Panic Seed for instant relief. Based on Dr. Andrew Weil's 4-7-8 technique and the box breathing method used by Navy SEALs. Your garden grows with every breath. 12 science-backed breathing exercises for panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, and stress. BREATHING TECHNIQUES CALM & RELAXATION - 4-7-8 Breathing: Dr. Andrew Weil's method for falling asleep in 60 seconds - Coherent Breathing: Heart-brain harmony for deep calm (5 breaths/min) - Pursed Lip: Gentle technique for anxiety and stress relief - Physiological Sigh: Stanford-researched double inhale for instant calm FOCUS & ENERGY - Box Breathing: Navy SEAL technique for mental clarity under pressure - Energizing 2-1-4: Quick energy boost without caffeine - Wim Hof Method: Cold exposure breathing for immune support PANIC & EMERGENCY - Panic Seed: Instant relief for panic attacks and acute anxiety - Alternate Nostril: Balance nervous system in 3 minutes Techniques proven to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulate the vagus nerve. SLEEP - Deep Calm: Extended exhale for bedtime relaxation - Moon Breathing (Chandra Bhedana): Left-nostril technique for deep sleep ADVANCED - Tummo: Tibetan inner fire breathing for warmth and energy YOUR LIVING GARDEN Every breath plants a seed. Complete sessions to collect and grow 12 unique plants from Seed to Full Bloom. Track your garden across seasons and watch your practice blossom. Plants include: Lavender (calm), Bamboo (focus), Lotus (meditation), Panic Bloom (emergency relief), and 8 more. FEATURES - Organic breathing animations that sync with your pace - 4 ambient soundscapes - Mood tracking: Log how you feel before and after each session - Streak tracking with frost protection - Daily goals and achievements - Home Screen Widget: Start sessions instantly - Live Activity: Breathing guidance on Lock Screen - Apple Health integration: Save mindfulness minutes - iCloud sync: Your garden blooms across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - 20 languages supported BLOOMIND PRO Unlock your full breathwork potential: - All 12 breathing techniques (Free: 4 techniques) - Unlimited Panic Seed - All 4 soundscapes - Streak freeze: Protect your progress automatically - Custom breathing patterns: Create your own technique - Full statistics: See your progress over weeks and months WHY BLOOMIND Unlike meditation apps that require 10-20 minutes, Bloomind breathwork sessions take 3-5 minutes. Perfect for busy schedules, work breaks, or moments of overwhelm. Science-backed benefits: - Reduces anxiety in 90 seconds (4-7-8 technique) - Lowers blood pressure (coherent breathing) - Improves focus and decision-making (box breathing) - Helps you fall asleep faster (extended exhale techniques) Your garden grows as you heal. Visual progress makes breathwork feel rewarding, not like a chore. PERFECT FOR - Anxiety and panic attack management - Insomnia and sleep troubles - Workplace stress relief - Students during exam season - Anyone building a mindfulness habit Start your first session in 60 seconds. Download Bloomind today. --- Privacy Policy: https://kuthaygumus.github.io/bloomind/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: https://kuthaygumus.github.io/bloomind/terms/ Support: https://kuthaygumus.github.io/bloomind/support/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bloomind at Free against BoxBreathe's $0.99. BoxBreathe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Bloomind is free to download; BoxBreathe costs $0.99 up front. Bloomind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BoxBreathe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BoxBreathe versus Bloomind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxBreatheBloomind
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimge Ceylan AkyuzKuthay GUMUS

In-app purchases

None

BoxBreathe

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloomind

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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