Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs Controlled Breathing Assistant

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

Head to head
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

About

Controlled Breathing Assistant

This app guides you through cardiac coherence and daily breathing exercises with customizable audio cues and visual aids. It helps reduce stress and promote relaxation through guided breathing cycles, offering personalized session durations and breath ratios. Track your progress and earn virtual rewards for consistent practice.

Highlights
  • Customizable session duration
  • Adjustable inhale/exhale ratios
  • Selectable breath rate
  • Choice of background sounds and images
  • Audio cues for breath transitions
  • Mood tracking and virtual rewards
Features
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The application that works with sound, when your iPhone / iPad goes into sleep mode. This feature prevents the battery to be too much discharge when we launch a cardiac coherence cycle. Your helper to practice cardiac coherence or daily breathing. Breathe with eyes closed following the soft audio beat for deeper relaxation. Thanks to your assistant you can : - customize the session duration - customize the Inhale to Exhale ratio (relaxing , coherence, energizing ) - customize the number of breaths per minute - display/hide the time before the end of the cardiac coherence cycle - customize a delay, so you can get situated before the breathing begins Thanks to your assistant you can : - Choose background sound from the available list - Choose the beat tone sound from the available list - Select the background image from the available list - Choose the sound that indicates the switch between inspiration and expiration Your assistant allows you to : - To record notes with which you follow the progress of your mood - To obtain virtual rewards for each session Cardiac coherence, here is a simple way to reduce stress . It is a breathing exercise that is practiced over a short period of 5 minutes . Unlike other techniques, it can be used anywhere and anytime. Using this technique you will be able to take a relaxing moment where you want it ; in public transport, in your car, at home. A setting menu allows you to change the preferences depending on when or where you practice exercise. Cardiac Coherence is compatible with VoiceOver To improve the application, write a review to the app or write at this email address : eorvain+app@gmail.com Credits : Music: https://www.bensound.com

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
Controlled Breathing Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Controlled Breathing Assistant at 4.6 against RespiRelax+'s 4.1. Controlled Breathing Assistant also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 70%) and ratings volume (51 vs 16). RespiRelax+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. Controlled Breathing Assistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RespiRelax+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Controlled Breathing Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Controlled Breathing Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Controlled Breathing Assistant every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RespiRelax+ versus Controlled Breathing Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+Controlled Breathing Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.6 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1651 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'Allevardemmanuel orvain

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

Controlled Breathing Assistant

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.4%

Bugs and 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

Controlled Breathing Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Controlled Breathing Assistant

One-time1
  • Premium Account - Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Controlled Breathing Assistant free?
Controlled Breathing Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or Controlled Breathing Assistant?
Controlled Breathing Assistant is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Controlled Breathing Assistant averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or Controlled Breathing Assistant have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor Controlled Breathing Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or Controlled Breathing Assistant?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Controlled Breathing Assistant every 6 weeks. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Controlled Breathing Assistant on September 21, 2026.

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