# Buteyko Pro vs Box Breathe

The clearest difference is price: Buteyko Pro at Free against Box Breathe's $1.99. Buteyko Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Box Breathe's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and ratings volume (507 vs 45). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Buteyko Pro is free to download; Box Breathe costs $1.99 up front. Box Breathe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Buteyko Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Buteyko Pro against 4.8 for Box Breathe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Breathe has 507 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Buteyko Pro's written reviews are positive against 66% of Box Breathe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buteyko Pro | Box Breathe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buteyko-pro/id875200706/reviews) | **[4.8 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **65.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 74 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Reuvers](https://appshunter.io/developer/602976069) | [Denys Triasunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347597120) |

## What reviewers say

### Buteyko Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buteyko-pro/id875200706)

Learn and practice the Buteyko breathing method with guided exercises and progress tracking. This app offers a progressive training system with audio instructions, tips, and timers to improve your breathing and overall health. It integrates with courses and webinars for personalized instruction.

**Highlights:** Progressive Buteyko training system, 51 levels with audio instructions, Personal breathing charts, Breathing exercise history, Health indicator tracking, Share progress with instructors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Box Breathe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides guided breathing exercises and meditation tools to help users relax, manage stress, and improve sleep. It offers customizable sessions with visual and haptic feedback, progress tracking, and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable breathing modes (classic and free-form), Session timer with cycle or duration settings, Siri voice and haptic feedback, Weekly session planning and reminders, Progress tracking with detailed stats, Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring, Dark Mode themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percussion Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strings & Bells Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Highly customizable breathing patterns
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Useful haptic feedback and sound options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Screen turns off on Apple Watch during use
- 🔋 Sound not working on some devices
- 💡 Limited preset options (only 5)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or stopping unexpectedly during use
- Preset options not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer Apple Watch models
- Sound and vibration features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load more than 5 presets
- Option to disable sound and keep only haptic feedback on Apple Watch
- Improved Apple Watch integration to prevent screen from turning off
- Guided audio cues or voice prompts for the breathing cycles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buteyko Pro free?

Buteyko Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box Breathe free?

Box Breathe costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buteyko Pro or Box Breathe?

Box Breathe is rated higher. Buteyko Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Box Breathe averages 4.8 from 507 ratings.

### Do Buteyko Pro or Box Breathe have ads?

Neither Buteyko Pro nor Box Breathe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buteyko Pro or Box Breathe?

Buteyko Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box Breathe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buteyko Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Box Breathe on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*