Comparison

Regulate vs DeepBreath

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

Head to head
About

Regulate

Features
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Stone. Flame. Tide. Veil. Which one are you? Most breathwork apps treat every nervous system the same. Regulate doesn't. A 6-question scenario assessment — no labels, no diagnoses, just how your body actually reacts — places you in one of four tribes: • Stone — I hold the line. Steady, grounded, built to endure. • Flame — I burn bright. Intense, directional, fast-firing. • Tide — I move with the current. Cyclical, adaptive, rhythmic. • Veil — I soften the noise. Sensitive, protective, quiet. From that moment, the entire app speaks your tribe's language. Colors, copy, sessions, daily drop — all tuned for how your nervous system is built. ONE DAILY DROP. SHARED WITH YOUR TRIBE. Every morning, your tribe receives one hand-written micro-impulse — the same line, on the same day, for every Stone or Flame or Tide or Veil. Not a generic affirmation. A line in your tribe's voice. COHORT SESSIONS. Twice a day, your tribe practices together. The home screen shows anonymously how many in your tribe are breathing with you right now. 14 SCIENCE-BACKED TECHNIQUES. Box Breathing. 4-7-8. Wim Hof. Physiological Sighing. Coherent. Nadi Shodhana. Tactical Breath. Each recommended based on your tribe AND your current state. HRV BEFORE AND AFTER. Apple Health reads your heart-rate variability pre- and post-session. You see, in your own data, which techniques actually move your nervous system. FREE: • Tribe assessment + your manifest • 7 core breathing techniques • Daily drop + cohort schedule • Live tribe counter • Haptic breathing guidance • Session history + HRV tracking • 3 AI Coach questions per day REGULATE PRO: • All 14 techniques • Unlimited AI Coach • Multi-day guided Programs • Advanced HRV insights • Ambient Mix library • HealthKit Mindful Minutes sync • Home Screen widget • Shareable tribe identity card Free plan works offline. No account, no login. No data leaves your device unless you ask the AI Coach. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Regulate4 screens
DeepBreath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepBreath at none against Regulate's 3. Regulate's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 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. Regulate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DeepBreath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Regulate versus DeepBreath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegulateDeepBreath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew ArboDo Kyung Kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Regulate

Subscriptions2
  • Regulate Pro — Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Regulate Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Regulate Pro — Lifetime$39.99
None

DeepBreath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regulate free?
Regulate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepBreath free?
DeepBreath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regulate or DeepBreath have ads?
Neither Regulate nor DeepBreath shows ads.

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