Buteyko Pro vs SleepMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buteyko Pro
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.
- Progressive Buteyko training system
- 51 levels with audio instructions
- Personal breathing charts
- Breathing exercise history
- Health indicator tracking
- Share progress with instructors
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*** Progressive Buteyko Breathing training system *** 52 levels with audio instructions, tips and timers *** Optimized for our webinars and courses The Buteyko Pro app includes both the basic exercises and a progressive training system to learn a great variety of advanced exercises and techniques, with the option to sign up for instruction by certified instructors to customize the program and exercises to the individual. The levels cover seated exercises, walking, steps, very little breathing, mini-pauses, and recovery and rescue techniques. Buteyko Breathing is a popular breathing exercise program which has been officially recognized in Western countries since the 1990s. The method is named after Konstantin Buteyko, the physician who developed it in the 1950s. The Buteyko Breathing exercises aim to soften your breathing and reduce your breathing volume, gradually making the blood release more oxygen to cells and boosting your general health and fitness over time. Disclaimer: there is no guarantee of specific results and results will vary. The app is optimized for use with the courses, workshops and webinars available at ButeykoBreathing.com. Your instructor will customize the program for you and recommend specific levels and techniques to achieve best possible results. The app contains many additional settings to customize each level. With the Buteyko Pro app: * View your personal breathing charts * View and edit your breathing exercise history * Share your exercise scores and notes with your Buteyko instructor The intro level can be done immediately, without a user account. Sign up for a free account to unlock more levels. Your Buteyko Instructor may make an account for you, or you can make an account from within the app. An activated user account is required to use all features of the app. Participants to the complete workshop, course or webinar receive a fully upgraded user account which opens up all features and levels of the app. More info at ButeykoBreathing.com. The app allows you to save a few essential health indicators (heart rate, SpO2, HRV, body weight) together with your Buteyko exercise results. This allows you to discover how these health indicators go up and down alongside your breathing scores during the Buteyko Breathing program. Download Buteyko Pro and start with the intro level today. No account needed.
SleepMD
Manage your sleep health conveniently from your phone. Diagnose, treat, and improve sleep conditions like apnea and insomnia through virtual appointments, at-home testing, and direct communication with specialists.
- Book appointments with sleep specialists
- Complete at-home sleep testing
- Secure chat with care team
- Order CPAP supplies and equipment
- Manage sleep and weight-related prescriptions
- Personalized sleep condition diagnosis and treatment
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[h1]Sleep care, simplified. Managing your sleep health should be simple, convenient, and accessible. Our app gives you everything you need to diagnose, treat, and improve your sleep — all in one place. From booking appointments to completing at-home sleep tests and managing treatment, you can take control of your sleep care directly from your phone. Whether you're dealing with sleep apnea, insomnia, weight-related sleep issues, or simply trying to improve your sleep quality, our team is here to help every step of the way. [h2]Key Features [h2]Book Appointments Easily Schedule virtual or in-clinic visits with sleep specialists in just a few taps. Manage upcoming visits and stay on track with your treatment plan. [h3]At-Home Sleep Testing Complete sleep studies from the comfort of your own home. Our guided process makes testing simple, fast, and accurate. [h3]Secure Chat With Your Care Team Have questions about your sleep, equipment, or medications? Message our care team anytime and get the support you need. [h3]CPAP Supplies and Sleep Equipment Order CPAP supplies and sleep therapy equipment directly through the app and keep your treatment running smoothly. [h3]Medication Management Request and manage prescriptions for sleep and weight-related treatments, including GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound when appropriate. [h3]Personalized Sleep Care Our specialists help diagnose and treat conditions like: • Sleep apnea • Insomnia • Snoring and breathing disorders • Weight-related sleep conditions • Poor sleep quality and fatigue [h2]Designed for Convenience We built this app to make sleep care easier and more accessible. • Easy scheduling • Fast communication with providers • At-home testing options • Simple supply ordering • Secure and private care Everything you need to manage your sleep health is now in one place. [h2]Better Sleep. Better Health. Better sleep can transform your health, energy, and quality of life. Our app makes it easier than ever to take the first step. Download today and start your journey toward better sleep. Disclaimer: This app is intended for use with a regulated medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SleepMD at free against Buteyko Pro's free with in-app purchases. SleepMD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Buteyko Pro's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SleepMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buteyko Pro has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buteyko Pro | SleepMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (45 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eduard Reuvers | Sleep Doctor PLLC |
Customer experience
Buteyko Pro
SleepMD
In-app purchases
Buteyko Pro
No in-app purchases
SleepMD
No in-app purchases









