Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs Snap Nap

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

Snap Nap

This app uses sound and vibration to help you fall asleep quickly for short naps or longer siestas. You can customize nap durations and wake up to your favorite music.

Highlights
  • Customizable nap durations (5-90 minutes)
  • Sound and vibration for sleep induction
  • Wake up to iTunes songs
  • Ancient sound technology
  • Modern retooling of ancient practices
Features
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Need to take a quick nap in the middle of the day? Or, perhaps you want to enjoy a 90 minute siesta? Use the sounds of SNAP NAP to quiet your mind and guide you to sleep quickly and effortlessly. Wake up to your favorite iTunes song, refreshed. You set the time frame from 5 minutes to 90 minutes. Based on ancient teachings about sound and vibration, SNAP NAP uses an ancient technology retooled for modern times. MediSounds® are before concepts, before effort, and beyond words.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
Snap Nap2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Snap Nap at 4.8 against RespiRelax+'s 4.1. Snap Nap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). RespiRelax+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Snap Nap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Snap Nap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Snap Nap every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RespiRelax+ versus Snap Nap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+Snap Nap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardMediSounds LLC

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

Snap Nap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Snap Nap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

Snap Nap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snap Nap free?
Snap Nap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or Snap Nap?
Snap Nap is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Snap Nap averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or Snap Nap have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor Snap Nap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or Snap Nap?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snap Nap every 32 months. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Snap Nap on June 1, 2026.

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