Comparison

UPMC Children's vs RespiRelax+

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

Head to head
About

UPMC Children's

This app provides parents with quick access to pediatric care resources, including doctor finders, express care locations, and emergency contacts. It also offers a symptom checker, parent advice, first aid information, and medication management tools.

Highlights
  • Find doctors and care locations
  • Symptom checker
  • Parent advice and first aid
  • Medication list management
  • Video and online visits
  • Emergency contact access
Features
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Managing your child’s health With UPMC Children's, the experts at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are always just a tap away. Whether you need to find a doctor, find after-hours care, or find care advice for common and rare pediatric conditions, this must-have app for parents has it all. Our new design supports easier access to the everyday resources you may need: Where should you take your child for treatment? The following locations and services are just one tap away, if your child does need to be seen for care: • Locations – quick access to Children’s facilities and points of care • Express Cares –find a location in or near your community for easy access • Emergency – quick connections to Poison Center, 911, and ERs • Video Visits – video visits are available with your pediatrician or primary care center Does your child have a new symptom, injury or behavior? • Symptom Checker – for help deciding what to do when your child is sick or hurt • Parent Advice – for answers to questions about behaviors, eating and wellness • First Aid – for quick reference when time is precious • Medications – for help with dosages and maintaining a list of your child’s medications Want to Connect with UPMC Children’s? • Contact Us – useful phone numbers for common Children’s services • Feedback – a direct line for letting us know what you think • Donate – an option to make a donation to Children’s Hospital programs Disclaimer: The information provided with this application is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think your child may have a medical emergency, call the doctor or 911 immediately. Before using UPMC Children's, all users should read and agree with the full Disclaimer available in the application.

About

RespiRelax+

Improve your breathing and manage stress with guided exercises. This app offers personalized programs and offline functionality for consistent practice, promoting well-being and cardiac coherence.

Highlights
  • Personalized breathing programs
  • Stress management exercises
  • Cardiac coherence training
  • Offline practice mode
  • Adjustable session duration
  • Soothing visual and sound environments
Features
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Respirelax+, c'est 5 min de pratique pour 5h de bien être. Mieux respirer, mieux gérer son stress et travailler la cohérence cardiaque avec Respirelax+. L’évolution que nous vous proposons aujourd’hui intègre une facilité d’utilisation quelque soit votre niveau de pratique et permet d’aller encore plus loin grâce à un programme PERSONNALISER enrichi. Gratuite, efficace et simple d’utilisation même en mode «avion» ou «hors-ligne» grâce à une ergonomie très intuitive. Application, exercices, contenus et environnement sonore développés en collaboration avec Yves-Vincent DAVROUX, Respithérapeute, et référent respiration aux Thermes d’Allevard. Avec cette nouvelle version, il vous est désormais possible : - De gérer facilement la durée des sessions pour adapter votre pratique à vos séances au quotidien - De bénéficier d’un nouvel environnement visuel et sonore, apaisant et sobre en énergie - D’effectuer les réglages les plus adéquats en fonction de votre pratique et de vos attentes en sélectionnant le mode visuel et/ou sonore - De pratiquer les exercices hors connexion, n’importe où et de préférence en pleine nature - De pratiquer avec des écouteurs ou casque audio en mode sonore, pour vous recentrer sur votre pratique sans être dérangé par les environnements extérieurs - De coupler l’application à une enceinte nomade pour des séances collectives, en mode «avion» ou «hors-ligne», sans être dérangé par un appel Informations d’usage complémentaire : - Pour les débutants, commencez toujours par le mode DEBUTER - Encouragez une pratique régulière, au moins 1 fois par jour, pour en vérifier les effets - Préférez une fréquence des séances soutenable - Intégrez les exercices comme une philosophie de vie, de réconciliation avec soi, avec la nature - Ne jamais forcer - Si la tête tourne et si une gêne respiratoire survient, arrêtez la séance et reprenez une respiration naturelle - Favorisez une respiration ample, douce et calme avec le diaphragme - Avancez par étape et prenez le temps d’intégrer les programmes progressivement - Disponible sur Apple Store et Google Store Cette application a été développée par les Thermes d’Allevard (Isère-France), Pour aller plus loin : https://respirelax.eu Ambiance sonore : Studio AUDIOBLEND- Roubaix

Screenshots

UPMC Children's4 screens
RespiRelax+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RespiRelax+ at 4.1 against UPMC Children's's 3.3. RespiRelax+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). UPMC Children's's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RespiRelax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of UPMC Children's's written reviews are positive against 70% of RespiRelax+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPMC Children's ships an update every 3 months, RespiRelax+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UPMC Children's versus RespiRelax+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPMC Children'sRespiRelax+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (28 ratings)4.1 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMCLes Thermes d'Allevard

Customer experience

UPMC Children's

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%

RespiRelax+

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative18.5%

Bugs and requests

UPMC Children's

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RespiRelax+

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Custom session timing not constant
  • Progressive sound option disappeared
  • Sound settings not remembered
  • Customization option not functional
  • Cannot use with headphones
Show 7 more
  • Sound not working on Apple devices
  • App rotation issue on iPad
  • Screen remains on after session
  • App cannot be deleted
  • Sound issues with new version
  • Grating sound at direction changes
  • Minor crackling sound

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable hold/apnea phases
  • Ability to combine sessions
  • Add duration of apnea for experts
  • Calendar/progress tracking
Show 9 more
  • Reminders for sessions
  • Option to choose old music/sounds
  • Vibrator mode for public use
  • Screen turns off automatically
  • More contrast in colors for low vision
  • Longer inhale/exhale duration (up to 15s)
  • Ability to hold breath between breaths
  • Choice of background music for relaxation
  • Full protocol including respiration, imagination, and positive feelings

In-app purchases

None

UPMC Children's

No in-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPMC Children's free?
UPMC Children's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UPMC Children's or RespiRelax+?
RespiRelax+ is rated higher. UPMC Children's averages 3.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do UPMC Children's or RespiRelax+ have ads?
Neither UPMC Children's nor RespiRelax+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPMC Children's or RespiRelax+?
UPMC Children's ships an update every 3 months, and RespiRelax+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, UPMC Children's was updated on November 1, 2026 and RespiRelax+ on November 1, 2026.

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