Comparison

Breathwork Minimal vs Calorie Note

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

Head to head
About

Breathwork Minimal

Features
Read full description

Breathe is a focused breathing exercise app built around four clinically-backed techniques. No subscriptions. No social features. No distractions โ€” just you and your breath. Swipe through four breathing patterns, each tagged with its primary benefit: Box Breathing โ€” 4-4-4-4 rhythm. The go-to for stress relief and mental focus. Used by athletes and military alike. 4-7-8 โ€” A deeply relaxing pattern that slows the nervous system and prepares the body for sleep. Coherent Breathing โ€” A steady 5-5 rhythm that balances heart rate variability and eases anxiety. Energizing โ€” A 6-2 pattern with a short exhale that sharpens alertness without caffeine. Once you start, the screen clears. A single animated circle expands and contracts in sync with your breath. Phase labels and the countdown timer fade away after a few cycles, leaving only the visual rhythm โ€” so your attention stays on breathing, not the screen. No account required. No data leaves your device. Sessions and streaks are stored locally. No in-app purchases. Set a daily reminder and the app will nudge you at your chosen time. A streak counter keeps you motivated without gamification overload. Whether you're managing stress, preparing for sleep, recovering from a long meeting, or building a daily mindfulness habit โ€” Breathe gives you the tools without the noise.

About

Calorie Note

Features
Read full description

Calorie Tracker is a clean, lightweight way to log what you eat and stay aware of your daily calorie intake. Set a daily goal, log meals as you go, and see a live total with a progress bar so you always know where you stand. No accounts. No tracking. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your device. Built for people who want a fast, focused way to keep a calorie journal without the bloat of a full nutrition app.

Screenshots

Breathwork Minimal4 screens
Calorie Note1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Calorie Note at 3 against Breathwork Minimal's 1. Calorie Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Breathwork Minimal versus Calorie Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathwork MinimalCalorie Note
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNICOLAS EDUA KRIMAN FERNANDEZShreyansh Gupta

In-app purchases

None

Breathwork Minimal

No in-app purchases

None

Calorie Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breathwork Minimal free?
Breathwork Minimal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calorie Note free?
Calorie Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Breathwork Minimal or Calorie Note have ads?
Neither Breathwork Minimal nor Calorie Note shows ads.

Other comparisons