Comparison

Life vs DeepBreath

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

Head to head
About

Life

Transform your daily habits into an RPG adventure. Create a character, choose a class, and earn experience points and stats by completing real-life tasks like exercising and studying. Battle monsters and upgrade your character with the progress you make.

Highlights
  • Character creation with classes
  • Real-time stat progression
  • Daily habit logging
  • Quest completion for rewards
  • Battle Arena with earned stats
  • Streak and progress tracking
  • Customizable habit building
Features
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Life XP turns your real-life habits into an RPG adventure. Create your character, choose your class, and level up by actually working out, studying, drinking water, and building discipline. Every good habit earns you XP and stats. Every bad habit costs you. Your real life is the game. FEATURES - Choose from 4 classes — Warrior, Ranger, Mage, and Monk - Log daily habits and watch your stats grow in real time - Complete daily quests for bonus rewards - Battle monsters in the Battle Arena using stats you've earned through real habits - Track streaks, achievements, and long-term progress - Build custom habits tailored to your personal goals - Earn gold, buy equipment, and upgrade your character This is not just a habit tracker. This is your life, gamified.

About

DeepBreath

Features
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DeepBreath guides you through Wim Hof-inspired breathing cycles — systematic rounds of controlled hyperventilation followed by precise breath retention — designed to boost energy, sharpen focus, and build stress resilience. HOW IT WORKS Each session consists of configurable rounds of deep, rhythmic breaths followed by a breath-hold (retention) phase and a brief recovery breath. The app tracks your retention time each round and shows your progress over time. KEY FEATURES • Configurable rounds (1–10) and breaths per round (20–50) • Real-time animated breathing guide with phase cues • Haptic feedback synced to your breath rhythm • Ambient sound options: Silence, Rain, Binaural Beats, Pink Noise, Tibetan Bowl • Session history with charts (daily count, retention trend) • Structured programs: 7-Day Beginner, 14-Day Intermediate • Siri integration — start a session hands-free • Daily reminder notifications SAFETY NOTICE Controlled hyperventilation causes real physiological changes including reduced blood CO₂, lightheadedness, and tingling. Always practice seated or lying down. Never practice while driving, in water, or standing. Consult a physician if you have cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, or are pregnant.

Screenshots

Life4 screens
DeepBreath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepBreath at none against Life's 3. DeepBreath also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Life's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Life sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DeepBreath asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Life ships an update every 5 days, DeepBreath every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Life versus DeepBreath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeDeepBreath
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDarien GolemanDo Kyung Kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Life

One-time3
  • Supporter Tip$0.99
  • Hero Tip$2.99
  • Legend Tip$4.99
None

DeepBreath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Life free?
Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepBreath free?
DeepBreath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Life or DeepBreath have ads?
Neither Life nor DeepBreath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Life or DeepBreath?
Life ships an update every 5 days, and DeepBreath every 2 days. Most recently, Life was updated on October 31, 2026 and DeepBreath on October 31, 2026.

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