Comparison

Breathe2Relax vs Guided Mind

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Stress management information
  • Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
  • Mood stabilization
  • Anger control
  • Anxiety management
  • Heart rate tracking with Apple Watch
Features
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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.

About

Guided Mind

Access a vast library of voice-guided meditations designed to help you relax and manage daily stresses. Explore numerous topics, from anxiety and sleep to motivation and body image, with options for various durations and guided by experienced creators. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for a seamless meditation experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step voice-guided meditations
  • Meditations of varying lengths (5, 15, 30+ min)
  • Over 400 meditations across diverse topics
  • Download meditations for offline listening
  • Free meditations and nature soundscapes
  • Loop meditations for continuous play
Features
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Relax and get guided through meditations on a variety of topics dealing with the stresses and challenges of day-to-day life. Updated frequently with new guides and meditations. FEATURES ・Easy & effective step-by-step, voice-guided meditations ・Short (~5min), medium (~15min), and long (30+ min) meditations ・11 different meditation guides (speaker/creator) ・400+ meditations ・40+ FREE meditations ・14 FREE nature soundscapes ・20+ instrumental tracks ・Loop meditations for continuous play ・Download any meditation and listen without an internet connection ・Easy-to-use interface ・Instructions on how to use the app to meditate ・Information about each guide ・Meditations for both beginners & experienced meditators MEDITATION TOPICS ・Affirmations ・Anxiety ・Attention ・Awareness ・Body Image ・Cancer ・Career ・Childbirth ・Confidence ・Creativity ・Depression ・Guided Imagery ・Insomnia ・Letting Go ・Mortality ・Motivation ・Mindfulness ・Pain ・Pregnancy ・PTSD ・Sleep ・Stress ・Relaxation ・Weight loss ・Wellbeing ・And many, many more! GUIDES ・Brad Austen ・Glenda Cedarleaf ・Terri Cole ・Maritza Diaz ・Joseph Goldstein ・Christine Gutierrez ・Kerie Logan ・Marcelo Mansour ・Dr. Emmett Miller ・Tony Samara ・Candi Raudebaugh ・Travis Usinger REVIEWS "Love the variety of the meditations! - You can find the one or ones that are right for you." - LawlwyL "Highest Recommendation - This app is rich in content even without in-app purchases. The new version works smoothly. This app is top quality throughout." - Gates of Eden "One of the best apps i own. - Has helped me greatly in times I needed to de-stress, relax while crocheting, and even with my anxiety. This is my go-to app when I'm feeling the tension or I just want a few minutes to relax and gather myself." - DoctorMom77 "Guided Mind is a great app for guided meditation, whether you're a 'pro' or just getting started. The user interface is clean and easy to navigate and the app runs smooth as butter. It's also great that you can pick and choose which topics you want for incredibly low prices (these same GM Topics can cost anywhere from $5-$20 anywhere else). It's a great deal." - syntheticvoid "Very helpful - By far and away the best guided imagery app I have found. With a vast range of in app purchases, there is something for everyone. This app is helping me through a tough time in my life and I appreciate this so much. Thanks to the developers." - GubTrain More topics are added frequently. If you or anyone you know would like to become a partner and contribute meditations to this app, please email support@appsimple.io.

Screenshots

Breathe2Relax4 screens
Guided Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breathe2Relax at none against Guided Mind's 12. Guided Mind's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 24 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Guided Mind sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Breathe2Relax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guided Mind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 366 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Breathe2Relax's written reviews are positive against 85% of Guided Mind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breathe2Relax ships an update every 24 months, Guided Mind every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Breathe2Relax versus Guided Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathe2RelaxGuided Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (316 ratings)4.6 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316366 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDefense Health AgencyAppSimple LLC

Customer experience

Breathe2Relax

All ratings316 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.9%

Guided Mind

All ratings366 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.0%

User reviews

Breathe2Relax

From 316 App Store ratings

What 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

Guided Mind

From 366 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Variety of meditations
  • 💤 Helpful for sleep and relaxation
  • 🎨 Beautiful and calming voices
  • 🔓 Plenty of free content
  • 🕰️ Wide range of meditation lengths

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive paid meditations
  • 🔇 Low volume/audio issues
  • 🔁 Repetitive meditations
  • 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices
  • 🔍 Limited free content

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

Guided Mind

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchased meditations not downloading/playing
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Playlist/continuous playback option
  • More free meditation options
  • Ability to rate/review meditations
  • Better customer support/communication

In-app purchases

None

Breathe2Relax

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Guided Mind

One-time12
  • Terri Cole - Self Love Meditation$0.99
  • Terri Cole - Calm in the Storm$0.99
  • Terri Cole - Daily Energizing Meditation$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Travis Usinger - 20 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation$0.99
  • Glenda Cedarleaf - Your Healing Journey$1.99
  • Travis Usinger - 45 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation$1.99
  • Dr. Emmett Miller - Stress Release$2.99
  • Kerie Logan - Good Night Sleep Guided Imagery$2.99
  • Kerie Logan - Anxiety and Worry$2.99
  • Kerie Logan - Affirming to Release Anxiety and Stay Calm$2.99
  • Dr. Emmett Miller - Goodbye Insomnia$4.99
  • Dr. Emmett Miller - Bedtime Meditation, Self-Reinforcement and Deep Sleep$4.99

Questions

Is Breathe2Relax free?
Breathe2Relax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guided Mind free?
Guided Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breathe2Relax or Guided Mind?
Guided Mind is rated higher. Breathe2Relax averages 4.2 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Guided Mind averages 4.6 from 366 ratings.
Do Breathe2Relax or Guided Mind have ads?
Neither Breathe2Relax nor Guided Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breathe2Relax or Guided Mind?
Breathe2Relax ships an update every 24 months, and Guided Mind every 6 weeks. Most recently, Breathe2Relax was updated on September 29, 2026 and Guided Mind on September 28, 2026.

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