Comparison

Respi vs ZapLock

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

Head to head
About

Respi

Manually record observed breathing patterns and calculate breathing frequency per minute. The app offers advanced features like historical data, regularity analysis, and age-specific comparisons with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Manual breathing frequency calculation
  • Record individual breathing events
  • Haptic feedback
  • Measurement history
  • Breathing regularity analysis
  • Inspiratory/Expiratory ratio
  • Age reference intervals
Features
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Respi-Rate makes it easy to manually record observed breathing and calculate breathing frequency. Simply observe a person's breathing and use the Lungs button to record each visible breath. Respi-Rate calculates breaths per minute from the timing of the events you record. Depending on the breathing pattern and recorded intervals, the app may ask you to record additional breaths before displaying a result. KEY FEATURES • Manual breathing-frequency calculation • Simple, focused interface • Haptic feedback on supported devices RESPI-RATE PRO • History — review previously recorded measurements • Regularity — see how consistent the manually recorded intervals were • I:E Ratio — view the ratio between manually recorded inspiratory and expiratory phase timing • Age Reference Intervals — compare the recorded value with published age-specific reference intervals • Dark Mode Respi-Rate does not automatically detect breathing or use iPhone sensors to identify individual breaths. You remain in control of when each breathing event is recorded. Respi-Rate is a general-purpose tool intended for informational, educational and measurement-training purposes.

About

ZapLock

Securely lock and encrypt any folder on your device or cloud storage without moving files. Access your locked content using a secure sign-in method, with files decrypting only when opened and re-encrypting automatically. Share encrypted folders with others who have an account, with control over their access.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files in place
  • Secure sign-in with Face ID/passkey
  • Automatic re-encryption
  • Share encrypted folders
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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ZapLock turns any folder in Files into a locked one — and back — without moving it. Pick a folder: On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive. ZapLock encrypts every file in place, keeps the folder's name and location, and leaves nothing readable behind. A folder locked on your Mac opens here; one locked here opens on your Mac. UNLOCK WITH YOUR ZAPQR SIGN-IN Opening a vault is a sign-in, not a password. Face ID and the passkey ZapQR already put on this iPhone, or a magic link if you prefer. Nothing to remember, nothing to send over chat, nothing to leak. FILES OPEN INSIDE ZAPLOCK Tap a file and ZapLock decrypts that one file, shows it, and wipes the copy the moment you lock, switch apps, or the auto-lock timer fires. Leaving the app always locks — the app switcher never sees an open vault. SHARE, AND TAKE IT BACK Share a vault with anyone who has a ZapQR account. Each person unlocks it on their own device, with their own key. Remove them and their access ends, even on a vault they have open. YOUR KEYS STAY YOURS Every file is encrypted with AES-256. The key is split: one half never leaves this device's Secure Enclave, the other is released by ZapQR only while your sign-in and your share are valid. We can't open your folders, and neither can your cloud provider. File contents and file names never leave your device. PORTABLE BY DESIGN The vault format is open and documented, and the same on iPhone, iPad and Mac. A folder on a portable disk or inside a synced cloud folder carries its protection with it. ZapLock requires a free ZapQR account (auth.zapqr.ai). One universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. ZapLock Personal is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (local prices vary). Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Folders you already locked keep opening on every plan. Terms of Use: https://zaplock.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://zapqr.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Respi4 screens
ZapLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Respi at free with in-app purchases against ZapLock's subscription. Respi also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 1). ZapLock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Respi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ZapLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZapLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Respi has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Respi ships an update every 8 days, ZapLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Respi versus ZapLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiZapLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermedappear s.r.o.DaSecure Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Respi

All ratings118 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

ZapLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Respi

One-time3
  • 7-Day Free Pro TrialFree
  • Lifetime Pro — Intro Offer$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
3 purchases

ZapLock

Subscriptions3
  • Personal (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Personal (founder)$29.991 Year
  • Personal (yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Respi free?
Respi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZapLock free?
ZapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Respi or ZapLock?
ZapLock is rated higher. Respi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while ZapLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Respi or ZapLock have ads?
Neither Respi nor ZapLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Respi or ZapLock?
Respi ships an update every 8 days, and ZapLock every 3 days. Most recently, Respi was updated on November 11, 2026 and ZapLock on November 13, 2026.

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