Comparison

BreatheOut vs HoldOn

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

Head to head
About

BreatheOut

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Stop the cycle of panic. Reclaim your calm in seconds. BreatheOut is your digital first-aid kit for anxiety and panic attacks. Designed for high-stress moments, our app provides immediate, science-based tools to help you ground yourself when you need it most. No accounts, no subscriptions to start, and 100% offline. WHY BREATHEOUT? Instant SOS Button: One tap to start a guided breathing or grounding session. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Method: An interactive tool to pull your brain out of a panic loop by engaging your senses. 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Visual and haptic guidance to regulate your nervous system. 100% Private: Your data stays on your phone. We don’t track your crises; we help you manage them. Emergency Resources: Quick access to international crisis hotlines. PERFECT FOR: Managing sudden panic attacks. Reducing daily anxiety and overthinking. Improving focus through short, guided sessions. Falling asleep faster with calming patterns. Don't let anxiety control your day. Download BreatheOut and keep peace of mind in your pocket.

About

HoldOn

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HoldOn is the panic button you can trust when anxiety hits β€” offline, private, and free forever for the tools that matter most. When panic strikes, words are hard to read. That's why HoldOn's core relief flow is wordless: tap the panic button, follow a breathing pattern synced to gentle haptic pulses, then ground yourself with the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. No account, no internet, no waiting. β–  Panic button, always free Breathing, haptic sync, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding never lock behind a paywall β€” help should never wait for a login screen. β–  100% offline & private Your data never leaves your device. No servers, no tracking, no account required. Works on a plane, in the subway, anywhere. β–  Reassurance cards Calming messages to read after an episode, informed by anxiety management practices. β–  Premium: CBT-based lessons Unlock 16 lessons grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to help you understand and manage anxiety over time β€” plus an ad-free experience. HoldOn helps you manage and practice through anxious moments. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment β€” if you're in crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or emergency services.

Screenshots

BreatheOut4 screens
HoldOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BreatheOut at none against HoldOn's 1. BreatheOut also leads on ads (none vs shown). HoldOn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 17.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. HoldOn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BreatheOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BreatheOut versus HoldOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreatheOutHoldOn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.3 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerorlando florezSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

None

BreatheOut

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HoldOn

One-time1
  • HoldOn Premium (Lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is BreatheOut free?
BreatheOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoldOn free?
HoldOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BreatheOut or HoldOn have ads?
HoldOn shows ads; BreatheOut does not.

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