# Buteyko Pro vs Box Breathing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buteyko Pro at none against Box Breathing's 5. Box Breathing's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (318 vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box Breathing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Breathing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Breathing has 318 ratings behind it against 44, 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 79% of Box Breathing's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buteyko Pro | Box Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buteyko-pro/id875200706/reviews) | [4.8 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **318** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.6% 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 |
| Size | 74 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Reuvers](https://appshunter.io/developer/602976069) | [STRV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330549300) |

## 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 Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-float/id1605558336)

Enhance your well-being with guided breathwork exercises. This app offers personalized sessions based on a breathing test, with categories for calm, sleep, focus, and energy. Experience immersive audio, haptic feedback, and sound cues for stress reduction and improved performance.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing test, Exercise categories (Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energize), Audio guide and sound cues, Haptic feedback, CO2 tolerance test, Stress and anxiety relief

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float PRO - Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $39.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $49.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $69.99 | per year |
| Float PRO Breathing Exercises | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buteyko Pro free?

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

### Is Box Breathing free?

Box Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Buteyko Pro and Box Breathing are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 44 and 318 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Buteyko Pro nor Box Breathing shows ads.

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

Buteyko Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box Breathing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buteyko Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Box Breathing on September 22, 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.*