# Wim Hof Method vs Paced Breathing

The clearest difference is ads: Wim Hof Method at none against Paced Breathing's shown. Wim Hof Method also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 244) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). Paced Breathing's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wim Hof Method sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Paced Breathing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wim Hof Method against 4.9 for Paced Breathing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wim Hof Method has 14K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Wim Hof Method's written reviews are positive against 84% of Paced Breathing's.

Wim Hof Method ships an update fortnightly, Paced Breathing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wim Hof Method | Paced Breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578/reviews) | **[4.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paced-breathing/id6447217781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHM Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704814340) | [Paced Breathing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729092070) |

## What reviewers say

### Wim Hof Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This comprehensive wellness tool guides you through daily breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Experience increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and faster recovery through scientifically validated techniques. It's your personal guide to a stress-free life and enhanced resilience.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Cold exposure practices, Mind power exercises, Guided meditations, Progress tracking calendar, Community connection, Audio content

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Supporter | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Supporter Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| WHM Full Access - Quarterly | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Supporter Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| WHM Full Access - Yearly | $98.99 | per year |
| Stopwatch | Free | one-time |
| 30 Days Audio Challenge | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Excellent app and method
- 🤗 Grateful for the app
- 💪 Improved health and fitness
- 🧘‍♂️ Helps with mental wellbeing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🤔 Disappointed with recent changes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Guided breathing not working
- Retention timer bugs
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable breathing sessions
- Offline access to content
- Better Apple Watch integration
- More detailed progress tracking
- Community and social features


### Paced Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paced-breathing/id6447217781)

This app guides users through breathing exercises using visual, audio, and haptic cues. It helps with stress relief, meditation, lung strengthening, and falling asleep. Join thousands of users who find daily calm and improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Adjustable inhale, hold, exhale timing, Visual, audio, and haptic cues, Heart monitoring (heart rate, HRV, coherence), Ramp mode for gradual timing changes, Session tracking and streaks, Background playback

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PacedBreathing+ (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| PacedBreathing+ (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| PacedBreathing+ (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| PacedBreathing+ (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wim Hof Method free?

Wim Hof Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paced Breathing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wim Hof Method or Paced Breathing?

Paced Breathing is rated higher. Wim Hof Method averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Paced Breathing averages 4.9 from 244 ratings.

### Do Wim Hof Method or Paced Breathing have ads?

Paced Breathing shows ads; Wim Hof Method does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wim Hof Method or Paced Breathing?

Wim Hof Method ships an update fortnightly, and Paced Breathing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wim Hof Method was updated on November 10, 2026 and Paced Breathing on November 7, 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.*