Comparison

Breathon vs Pranify

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

Head to head
About

Breathon

Features
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Breathon is a mindfulness app built around one powerful idea: breathing with intention. Every day, you set an intention — a goal, a feeling, a vision for yourself. Then you breathe it into your heart, session by session, until it manifests. WHAT YOU'LL PRACTICE: Daily Intention Journey Set your intention and breathe it into existence. Each breath brings you closer. Attention Training Train your mind to stay present. Attention is a muscle — keep strengthening it. Heart Breathing Calm your nervous system with rhythmic heart-centered breathing. Send Feelings Direct loving energy toward someone you care about through a guided breathing experience. BUILD A STREAK. REACH MILESTONES. 21 days x 3 sessions — build a habit that changes you. Your intention manifests — one breath at a time. Privacy Policy: https://breathonapp.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://breathonapp.github.io/terms.html

About

Pranify

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Pranify is the iOS app for guided breathing. CLASSIC TECHNIQUES (free) • Power Breath — 3 rounds of deep breaths + breath hold for energy • Box breathing 4-4-4-4 — used by military and athletes for calm • 4-7-8 — classic technique for falling asleep faster • Lion's breath + Triangle breathing — short & energizing PREMIUM TECHNIQUES • Coherent breathing (5/min) — peak HRV resonance • Resonance breathing (5.5/min) — research-backed cadence • Nadi Shodhana — alternate-nostril breathing • Sitali — cooling breath for stress relief • Bhramari — humble-bee, vagal-tone for sleep • Ujjayi — ocean breath, deep relaxation • Kapalabhati — breath of fire, energy & heat • Tummo, Buteyko — advanced techniques MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS (Premium) Structured journeys with a daily session: • 21-day Power Breath — progressive retention training • 7-day Better Sleep — evening routine with 4-7-8 + Bhramari • 14-day Stress Reset — coherent + box + 4-7-8 rotation • 30-day Breathing Mastery — the full catalog GUIDED SESSION • Voice guidance — a voice tells you when to breathe in, hold and breathe out, in your language • Animated breathing circle guides you through every phase • Distinct vibrations per phase — do the whole session with eyes closed • Tap-to-stop when you need to inhale (Power Breath retention hold) • Big explicit "Done — breathe in" button • Screen stays awake throughout the session HEALTHKIT BIOFEEDBACK (Premium) • Before/after resting heart rate + HRV • Results screen shows "Your heart rate dropped 6 BPM" • Sessions saved as Mindful Minutes MOOD TRACKING • Quick 5-emoji picker after each session • Builds foundation for mood-analytics over time (Premium) BUILD YOUR OWN (Premium) • Three templates: Power Breath style, Box (4 phases), Rhythm (3 phases) • Sliders for breath count, in/out durations, hold times, number of rounds STATS • Streak — consecutive days • Longest retention hold and progression over time • Session history LOCAL AND SECURE All data is stored locally on your device. No cloud storage, no login. PRANIFY PREMIUM Unlock 9 advanced techniques, 4 multi-week programs, HealthKit biofeedback, mood analytics, custom exercises and daily reminders. • Monthly • Yearly • Lifetime 7-day free trial on the yearly subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in iPhone Settings. IMPORTANT: Pranify is not medical advice. intensive breathing technique involves controlled hyperventilation which may cause dizziness. Never use in or near water, never while driving, never if pregnant or with heart/lung conditions. Privacy: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/integritet/ Terms: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/villkor/ Support: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/support/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breathon4 screens
Pranify3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pranify at weekly against Breathon's every 5 weeks. 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. Breathon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pranify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breathon ships an update every 5 weeks, Pranify weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Breathon versus Pranify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathonPranify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmar AlotaibiAlexander Bergqvist

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Breathon

Subscriptions2
  • Breathon Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Breathon Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Pranify

Subscriptions2
  • Pranify Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pranify Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pranify Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Breathon free?
Breathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pranify free?
Pranify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breathon or Pranify have ads?
Neither Breathon nor Pranify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breathon or Pranify?
Breathon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pranify weekly. Most recently, Breathon was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pranify on October 31, 2026.

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