# Breathe2Relax — user reviews > 168 indexed App Store user reviews of Breathe2Relax by Defense Health Agency, rated 4.20/5 from 316 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathe2relax/id425720246/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathe2relax/id425720246.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 203 · 4★ 53 · 3★ 21 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 28 ## What do users think of Breathe2Relax? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Excellent for stress and anxiety relief - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🧘‍♀️ Helps with breathing and relaxation - 🤩 Calming and soothing experience - 💤 Useful for sleep and sleep issues **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues, unable to stream videos - 🔇 Lack of audio/sound options - ⏱️ Limited breathing cycle duration - 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices - 🤖 Monotonous voice instructions **Commonly reported bugs** - Videos not playing due to connectivity issues - App crashing or freezing on some devices - Inability to connect to Apple Watch **Most requested features** - Ability to set custom breathing cycle duration - More background music/nature sound options - Different voice options for guidance - Integration with Apple Watch/fitness tracking - Longer breathing sessions beyond 16 cycles ## Newest reviews (17 of 168) ### 4/5 — Previous version was better *2026-03-05* While the app has been updated, it lost some functionality. For example, I used to be able to set the inhale/exhale times to 12 seconds. Now it limits you to nine seconds. For people who have strong breathing practices, this is a real limit. ### 2/5 — Disappointed in latest version *2025-11-14, version 4.0.61* The music is so loud I can’t hear the voice instruction and I miss the large side metronome. Why so many changes at once? I am a Speech Therapist and have many disappointed clients. Please go back to the original version, I am begging you! ### 2/5 — monotonous *2025-09-26, version 1.7.7* There is no choice if voice. She says the very same things over and over again. There is no progression to a higher/different stage when you press “proceed.” To what am I proceeding? ### 4/5 — It's all right *2023-11-29* I have two complaints 1. The lady's voice is too fast I would want a softer slower voice. 2. The bqfkrounds are ok but there should be more options ### 3/5 — 16 cycle limit *2023-05-28, version 1.7.7* Allow infinite ### 2/5 — Limited value *2022-05-24, version 1.7.7* Who does the cycle count to only 16!? The program should allow for flexibility to increase this to any number desired. Not rocket science. ### 2/5 — Not for sleep help *2022-01-07, version 1.7.7* This app does ok for helping you to breathe. But, the longest cycles are short and at the end of it they start talking to you and you have to press a button to keep it going. Just wakes you up again. And really is just annoying. ### 4/5 — Wonderful app, but would appreciate different voices *2021-12-05* My therapist recommended this app to me when I was dealing with panic attacks and general anxiety, and it has helped me very much. I love how simple and easy it is to use and customize, without ridiculous in-app purchases or subscriptions. Even if you don’t deal with lots of anxiety, this will help you. Practicing breathing is something everyone should do. My one recommendation for improvement is the option for different voices guiding you through the breathing exercises. I wish I didn’t have to listen to the same voice every time. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-07-15, version 1.7.7* While this is simple to use, it is very effective at starting and training relaxation skills. It’s at least as effective as many meditation apps and takes considerably less time. I wish it would log time in the Apple Health app. One other small issue is that the link to the Apple Watch is not very reliable. ### 2/5 — Does not connect *2021-05-26, version 1.7.7* This app does not connect to the internet. It’s nice to read about the breathing y the video should be the main way to learn. ### 3/5 — Never Connects to Apple Watch *2021-05-11* This is a great app that needs to be updated. I open the app on my series 4 Apple Watch and it always tells me phone not reachable and never says anything else, even while the phone is in my hands searching for the heart rate. So it becomes a bit frustrating with each use but the breathing section works very well to easily change the times for inhaling and exhaling. I would give five stars when the app actually works with my watch. ### 5/5 — Robin *2021-04-11, version 1.7.7* This app has changed my life. Learning to breathe from your diaphragm is a complete game changer. Make this app a habitAnd make a huge impact in your PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, EVERYTHING! ### 5/5 — This app really works to relax you *2021-01-18* The proven science is that slowing your breathing relaxes you. That’s all that’s needed to calm yourself. Inhale and exhale when the app says to, and you will get a very nice meditative feeling. Be sure to set the number of seconds for the inhale and the exhale; these will vary from person to person. ### 2/5 — Unable to connect *2021-01-18, version 1.7.7* This app was highly recommended by a doctor. Overall not terrible but I can’t connect from my Apple Watch nor will any of the videos connect. Hoping an update soon corrects these issues. ### 5/5 — تطبيق رائع انصح به *2020-12-05, version 1.7.7* يساعدك على التدرب على تمرين التنفس العميق بطريقة مبسطة وخلفيات جميلة . ### 5/5 — Nice and simple *2020-11-29, version 1.7.7* Just what I needed for my pain management and calming my busy head. Thank you. Works well on my iPad. ### 5/5 — Love it!!!! *2020-09-15, version 1.7.7* It’s absolutely the best FREE meditating app out there in my opinion. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ruined by App Update *2026-01-22, version 4.0.61* I used to use this app daily- I would say it was the best of its category, but now it is unusable. It will go to lock screen by your third breath. ### 1/5 — No connection to internet *2022-06-27, version 1.7.7* I have tried all methods to get it to work on my iPhone. No luck. Still says unable to play video due to no connection. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all *2021-07-11, version 1.7.7* I have removed and added this app 3 times and still can’t get it to work. It won’t sync with my Apple Watch. It keeps saying not connected to wifi, I even added to the settings to also use mobile data. Great concept but it doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — I accidentally gave this four stars *2020-09-10, version 1.7.7* I tried to use this app but never came up on my phone so no stars actually ### 1/5 — Can’t use the app *2020-07-16, version 1.7.7* On my iPad ..says I have no internet ..on my Android I can’t get passed the security section..very frustrating. ### 1/5 — No internet connection *2020-03-19, version 1.7.7* This app first thing told me it cannot stream because of no internet connection......which is false ### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect to Apple Watch *2020-01-29, version 1.7.7* The app would’ve been fantastic accept that it doesn’t connect to my Apple Watch. It keeps saying it’s not reachable. It also doesn’t show video as it says there no internet connection when there is! ### 1/5 — Just won’t work! *2019-10-13, version 1.7.7* I’ve finally got it installed on my Apple Watch (after some considerable time). It simply doesn’t work so I’m deleting it. Can’t give 0 stars sadly. ### 1/5 — No video *2019-09-04, version 1.7.7* Looks like the developer doesn't seem to care about about the app not showing video because of the lack of a Internet connection when you have one would have given zero stars if I could ### 1/5 — Videos Dont Work *2019-07-14, version 1.7.7* I used to love this app and recommended it to my clients. However, the learn and show me how videos no longer work. They say I'm not connected to the internet, but I am and they will not play. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Breath of Life *2025-07-15, version 1.7.7* Great app and it does works for reminding me to remain breathing and to relax ### 5/5 — Breath to relax is the best *2025-06-15, version 1.7.7* Very calming ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2025-03-14* Easy to use and helped me understand why everyone always recommends controlled breathing during stressful situations. ### 5/5 — Best app for sleep and stress relief *2024-08-06, version 1.7.7* Have been using this several times a week for almost 10 years. Sometimes gets a little buggy but I just close and open. ### 5/5 — Quick and Easy *2024-04-29* I have taken meditation training and I think this is a great app for beginners. There is no "thinking" just listen and follow. ### 5/5 — Amazing app helps a lot *2024-01-08, version 1.7.7* I just started. I told my therapists about my anxiety she told me to use this app. It calms me down. Love this app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic at reducing blood pressure *2023-04-03, version 1.7.7* After one 16 cycle session I can reduce my blood pressure by more than 20 points, diastolic & systolic. Also takes me from a state of anxiety to rest. Thank you for this wonderful app that helps so much. Mike ### 5/5 — This app is a must *2022-10-08, version 1.7.7* I downloaded this app to deal with anger and anxiety.It’s simplicity and effectiveness have changed my life dramatically.I love this app it is a must in my life ### 5/5 — Meditate to calm stress *2022-01-18, version 1.7.7* Meditating helps you to calm your stress. ### 5/5 — Great app😉 *2021-10-09, version 1.7.7* So hi, I love this app bc it’s soo relaxing 😎 and helps you stay calm but I do wish their were more Sean’s though but it’s great app and 💯 percent would recommend!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*