Comparison

Advanced Buteyko vs Huff

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

Head to head
About

Advanced Buteyko

Learn advanced breathing techniques with guided levels and spoken instructions. Track your progress and see how your heart rate is affected by your breathing. Suitable for all levels, with advanced exercises for course participants.

Highlights
  • 61 Buteyko Breathing levels
  • Spoken instructions
  • Heart rate tracking integration
  • Guided by certified instructors
  • Progressive skill development
Features
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The Advanced Buteyko app is designed to help you learn Advanced Buteyko breathing. It's streamlined for convenience, includes spoken instructions and contains 61 different Buteyko Breathing levels. The first level of the app can be done by anyone. Level 2 can be done after registering for a free account. The highest levels are only suitable for participants to the Advanced Buteyko Breathing course. Course participants start with the basics and are guided by a certified Buteyko Breathing instructor to gradually raise their skills until they're ready for the most advanced Buteyko Breathing exercises. This approach guarantees best results in terms of fitness, general health and the reversal of chronic disease. An activated user account is required to use all features of the app. Contact one of our Buteyko Breathing instructors to get started. The app requests access to read your heart rate info in the Apple Health app (optional). This allows us to show you how your heart rate goes up and down depending on your breathing scores. The Advanced Buteyko app is the official app of the Advanced Buteyko Institute.

About

Huff

This app offers guided breathing exercises to enhance mental and physical well-being. It provides techniques for stress relief, increased energy, and improved focus. Users can access personalized sessions, track progress, and receive daily reminders to support their breathwork practice.

Highlights
  • Personalized breathing sessions
  • Guided audio and visual cues
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily reminders
  • Customizable meditation timer
  • Box breathing for anxiety
  • Wim breathing for energy
Features
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Breathe better, feel better — in just a few minutes a day. Huff guides you through proven breathing techniques with calming audio and a simple visual to follow. Whether you want to wind down for sleep, steady yourself before a big moment, or build a daily habit, there's a breath for it. BREATHING TECHNIQUES • Box Breathing — steady 4-4-4-4 breathing to calm and centre • Wim Breathing — energising rounds with breath holds • Guided Meditation — gentle sessions to relax and refocus • Free Breathing Timer — set your own pace, with optional music BUILD THE HABIT • Streaks and a 7, 30, and 365-day consistency map • Daily reminders so you never miss a session • Share your progress and celebrate milestones MADE TO FOLLOW • Clear visual + audio cues — eyes open or closed • Calming soundscapes, or bring your own hold music • Guided walk-throughs so every technique is easy to learn • Works offline, wherever you are A few mindful breaths can ease tension, sharpen focus, and help you rest. Start free today. Connect with Hüff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/huff.breathwork Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/huff.breathwork Got a question? Send us an email at huff@eightyfour.dev *Wim Hof™ is a registered name mark of Innerfire BV and is in no way affiliated with the Hüff app. However, we do offer the Wim Breathing technique as one of our guided breathing exercises.* Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://huffbreathwork.app/privacy/ *Please note that while the Hüff app is a valuable tool for personal development, it is not a substitute for medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting a healthcare professional before starting any new breathing practice to ensure it aligns with your individual health needs.*

Screenshots

Advanced Buteyko4 screens
Huff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Huff at 4.8 against Advanced Buteyko's 4.3. Huff also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (350 vs 28). Advanced Buteyko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Huff sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Advanced Buteyko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Huff holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Huff has 350 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Advanced Buteyko's written reviews are positive against 82% of Huff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced Buteyko ships an update every 2 weeks, Huff every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Advanced Buteyko versus Huff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced ButeykoHuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28 ratings)4.8 (350 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28350 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEduard ReuversEighty Four Degrees

Customer experience

Advanced Buteyko

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative12.5%

Huff

All ratings350 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%

In-app purchases

None

Advanced Buteyko

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Huff

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tip Generous$0.99
  • Tip Humbling$1.99
  • Tip Sensational$2.99
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  • Premium$13.99
  • Wim Breathing Module Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is Advanced Buteyko free?
Advanced Buteyko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Huff free?
Huff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Advanced Buteyko or Huff?
Huff is rated higher. Advanced Buteyko averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Huff averages 4.8 from 350 ratings.
Do Advanced Buteyko or Huff have ads?
Neither Advanced Buteyko nor Huff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced Buteyko or Huff?
Advanced Buteyko ships an update every 2 weeks, and Huff every 3 days. Most recently, Advanced Buteyko was updated on June 9, 2026 and Huff on September 25, 2026.

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