Breathe2Relax vs PTSD Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breathe2Relax
Learn diaphragmatic breathing for stress management. This app offers detailed information on stress's effects and guided exercises to improve mood, control anger, and manage anxiety. It integrates with Apple Watch to track heart rate during sessions.
- Stress management information
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Mood stabilization
- Anger control
- Anxiety management
- Heart rate tracking with Apple Watch
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Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. Breathe2Relax can be used as a stand-alone stress reduction tool, or can be used in tandem with clinical care directed by a healthcare worker. Breathe2Relax now uses HealthKit and your Apple Watch device to measure your heart rate throughout your breathing exercise to help provide an even more complete picture of the relaxation experienced.
PTSD Coach
This app offers educational resources and self-help tools for individuals experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It includes a self-assessment, information on professional care, and customizable tools for managing daily stress, such as relaxation techniques and anger management.
- PTSD education
- Self-assessment tool
- Professional care information
- Stress management tools
- Customizable features
- Relaxation skills
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PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies. You can customize tools based on your preferences and can integrate your own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not. PTSD Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD and DoD’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PTSD Coach at 4.7 against Breathe2Relax's 4.2. PTSD Coach also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 317) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PTSD Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PTSD Coach has 4.3K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Breathe2Relax's written reviews are positive against 81% of PTSD Coach's.
Breathe2Relax ships an update every 24 months, PTSD Coach every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breathe2Relax | PTSD Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (317 ratings) | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | 81.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 317 | 4.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Defense Health Agency | US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) |
Customer experience
Breathe2Relax
PTSD Coach
User reviews
Breathe2Relax
From 317 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, unable to stream videos
- 🔇 Lack of audio/sound options
- ⏱️ Limited breathing cycle duration
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤖 Monotonous voice instructions
PTSD Coach
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful app for managing PTSD symptoms
- 🚀 Accessible and easy to use
- 💡 Provides a variety of coping tools
- 🌟 Helpful for both veterans and non-veterans
- 🧠 Aids in self-assessment and progress tracking
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited to veteran-focused PTSD content
- 🔊 Distracting background sounds in some exercises
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Outdated or lacking features for modern devices
Bugs and requests
Breathe2Relax
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos not playing due to connectivity issues
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Inability to connect to Apple Watch
Requested features
5 requests- 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
PTSD Coach
Reported bugs
2 issues- History data being deleted after updates
- Symptom assessment reminders not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-language support
- Ability to customize or add personal content
- Integration with mental health professionals
- Expanded resources for non-veteran PTSD
- Improved symptom tracking and data visualization
In-app purchases
Breathe2Relax
No in-app purchases
PTSD Coach
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Breathe2Relax free?
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