Comparison

Auria Breathwork vs CBT Reframe Journal

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

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About

Auria Breathwork

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Auria is your visual breathwork companion. No distracting UI, no complicated menus. Just fullscreen colors that guide you through each breath, naturally and intuitively. Whether you want to calm down before sleep, find focus during a busy day, or energize your morning routine, Auria has a breathing exercise for you. HOW IT WORKS Pick a preset or create your own exercise. Tap start. Auria fills your screen with soft, warm colors that change with each phase of your breath: inhale, hold, exhale. Follow the colors, let go of everything else. CURATED PRESETS Auria comes with carefully designed breathing exercises, each backed by proven techniques: - Box Breathing: The 4-4-4-4 rhythm used by Navy SEALs for focus and calm - 4-7-8 Relaxation: A classic technique for sleep and stress relief - Extended Exhale: Activate your parasympathetic nervous system - Triangle Breath: Balanced three-phase breathing for harmony - Energizing Breath: Fast rhythm to boost energy and alertness - Deep Relaxation: Progressive exercise from gentle breathing to breath retention - And more BUILD YOUR OWN Create custom exercises tailored to your needs: - Choose from 2, 3, or 4-stroke breathing patterns - Set individual durations for inhale, hold, and exhale - Combine up to 5 phases with different rhythms in a single exercise - Save and revisit your personal presets anytime DESIGNED TO BE BEAUTIFUL Auria follows a warm, Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic. Soft color transitions, organic shapes, and a clean interface that stays out of your way. During playback, your entire screen becomes the guide. No timers, no numbers. Just color and breath. MAKE IT YOURS - Customize the colors for each breathing phase - Available in English and German Breathwork is one of the simplest ways to regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and feel more present. Auria makes it effortless.

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CBT Reframe Journal

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Some thoughts just won't let go โ€” the conversation you keep replaying, the text you've reread ten times, the thing you said that still makes you cringe. Loopy is a calm, pocket-sized space for the thoughts that keep looping. How it works: โ€ข Catch it โ€” write down the thought that's stuck on repeat. โ€ข Untangle it โ€” Loopy walks you through simple, CBT-inspired prompts to see the thought from a steadier angle. โ€ข Save the calmer version โ€” keep the reframed thought as a card you can return to. โ€ข Revisit โ€” come back to your cards whenever the loop starts again. No feeds. No streaks. No pressure. Just a quiet place to think more clearly. Whether it's anxious texting, social replays, relationship over-analysis, or a brain that won't shut up at 2am, Loopy helps you close the loop. Loopy is inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, but it is not therapy, medical care, or a substitute for professional help. It's a self-reflection and journaling tool for everyday overthinking. Loopy offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://loopy-sirscheduledotcom-s-projects.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://loopy-sirscheduledotcom-s-projects.vercel.app/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auria Breathwork at none against CBT Reframe Journal's 2. Auria Breathwork also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CBT Reframe Journal's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CBT Reframe Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Auria Breathwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Auria Breathwork versus CBT Reframe Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuria BreathworkCBT Reframe Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 days
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc VontobelHAKAN GUN

In-app purchases

None

Auria Breathwork

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CBT Reframe Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Loopy Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Loopy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Auria Breathwork free?
Auria Breathwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBT Reframe Journal free?
CBT Reframe Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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