Comparisons
An iBreathe alternative.
iBreathe is a small, simple breathing app with excellent ratings and a one-time premium unlock. Reed takes a different route: nine guided sessions, all free, no ads, no tracking, and a before-and-after check that shows how each session left you. Here is how the two compare, using what each lists on the App Store.
Last updated: September 2026
Side by side
| Reed | iBreathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | An independent developer | Jade Lizard Software |
| What is free | Every session, unlimited, with no ads | Free to download, with ads |
| Paid options | One optional plan: $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year | A one-time premium unlock ($3.99), ad removal ($2.99) and optional tips |
| Tracking | None; the app runs no analytics | Its privacy label lists data used to track you: location, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics |
| Languages | English and Spanish | English |
| iPhone support | iOS 16.4 or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Other devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro |
| Download size | About 41 MB | About 23 MB |
Sources: the App Store listings for both apps, including their privacy labels, checked 25 September 2026. Prices are for the United States.
What iBreathe does well
iBreathe has a 4.86-star average from more than 17,000 ratings in the United States. It is light, quick to open, and runs on Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro as well as the iPhone. You can build your own exercises, it syncs mindful minutes to Apple Health, and its premium features cost a single payment rather than a subscription.
Where Reed is different
Reed has no ads at any level, and it does not track you: the app runs no analytics and your practice history never leaves your iPhone. There is no account and no streak. Before each session you mark how you feel on a five-point scale, and afterwards Reed shows the difference, so you can see which session settles you. A shift of zero counts as an honest result.
Reed is also written in Spanish from the start, so if you practice in Spanish, the sessions, guidance and settings are all in Spanish.
Reed is for general wellbeing. It is not medical advice or treatment.
Nine guided sessions, a single orb, and your own before-and-after at the end.
Free, like every session, with no account.
Questions
Is Reed a good iBreathe alternative?
It depends on what you want. iBreathe is a small, well-rated app with a one-time premium unlock, custom exercises and Apple Watch and Apple TV apps. Reed suits people who want no ads, no tracking, no account and the app in Spanish as well as English, with a before-and-after check on every session.
Is Reed free?
Yes. All nine sessions are free and unlimited, with no ads and no account. Reed Pro is optional, at $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan, and it adds personal insights; it never locks a session.
Does Reed show ads or track me?
No. Reed shows no ads, runs no analytics and does not track you across other apps. Your practice history stays on your iPhone.
Is Reed affiliated with iBreathe?
No. Reed is an independent app. iBreathe is a trademark of its owner, and the iBreathe facts on this page come from its public App Store listing.