Comparison

EVA Breathing vs SchemaBuddy

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

Head to head
About

EVA Breathing

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EVA is a daily nervous system reset app designed to help you return to your body, interrupt mental loops, and create a deeper sense of safety through breath, presence, and guided self-inquiry. Instead of giving you more content to consume, EVA gives you a simple daily practice. Open the app, take ten conscious breaths, follow the session that meets you where you are, or answer one question that shifts your attention from fear back to presence. EVA is built around the idea that your nervous system is an information system. When old beliefs, emotional charges, and survival patterns keep running in the background, the body can stay locked in stress, even when nothing is happening in the present moment. EVA helps you work at the source. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH EVA Level 5 Breathing A five-layer conscious breathing protocol designed to bring you back into your body in just ten breaths. Use it before sleep, before a meeting, after a trigger, or anytime you feel yourself leaving the present moment. Quantum Questions Short, powerful questions designed to redirect the subconscious toward safety, possibility, and presence. One question can interrupt the loop and help you return to the part of you that already knows. Deep Sessions Guided SpellBreaking sessions for the exact experiences many people silently carry: exhaustion, feeling not enough, invisible walls, fear of being seen, and more. Choose by how you feel, not by what you think you need. 21-Day Nervous System Reset A structured three-week journey with one session per day. Move from foundation, to deepening, to integration through short daily lessons and guided experiences. Presence Bell A configurable reminder that invites you to take one breath and return throughout the day. Not another productivity notification, but a simple pattern interrupt. Cellular Rejuvenation A daily lesson and guided process built around nervous system safety, renewal, and presence. Learn Section Understand the principles behind EVA, including the nervous system, breath, subconscious patterns, neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and vagal science. WHY EVA IS DIFFERENT Most wellness apps focus on managing stress. EVA focuses on the belief, charge, or internal loop underneath it. This is not just relaxation. It is a daily practice for changing the information your body is running on. EVA is designed for the moment before sleep, the moment before the meeting, the moment after the trigger, and the moments when you feel something old taking over again. No experience is needed. The body already knows how to return. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION EVA offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, you can choose a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. EVA is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified healthcare professional. Terms & Conditions: https://evabreathing.com/terms-of-use

About

SchemaBuddy

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Do you keep running into the same patterns? SchemaBuddy helps you understand why and what you can do differently. This app was developed to support schema therapy and helps you gain insight into your schemas, modes, and coping styles. With SchemaBuddy you can: –Recognize and track your mood and modes –Gain insight into your patterns –Practice healthier ways of dealing with emotions Use the app during or outside of therapy, at moments when you get stuck or react automatically. Work step by step towards more self-insight, control, and resilience.

Screenshots

EVA Breathing4 screens
SchemaBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SchemaBuddy at 17.0 against EVA Breathing's 26.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. EVA Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SchemaBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
EVA Breathing versus SchemaBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVA BreathingSchemaBuddy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFILIPPO PIETRANTONIOeHealthfabriek

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EVA Breathing

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

SchemaBuddy

One-time1
  • Full version$6.99

Questions

Is EVA Breathing free?
EVA Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SchemaBuddy free?
SchemaBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EVA Breathing or SchemaBuddy have ads?
Neither EVA Breathing nor SchemaBuddy shows ads.

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