Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs TennCare

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

TennCare

Manage your health insurance benefits on the go. Check case status, update household information, upload documents, and renew benefits directly from your smartphone. Access essential self-service features for TennCare, CoverKids, and Medicare Savings Programs.

Highlights
  • View case status and health plan information
  • Upload required documents
  • Update household and contact information
  • Renew benefits
  • Manage account settings
  • View appeal information
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The TennCare Connect app is for Tennesseans who have applied for or are receiving insurance through TennCare, CoverKids, and Medicare Savings Programs. From the convenience of your smartphone, you can access many of the self-service features of TennCare on the web. Manage and view your cases anytime you want – right from your phone. You can use the TennCare Connect app to check the status of your case, review your health plan information, view your letters, or send us a photo of required documents. If eligible, you can update your contact information, household information, add/update pregnancy records, and add/update your assisting person. You can also add/update your household’s employment income, self-employment income, or other income (not from a job). Eligible users can now renew their benefits directly from the app. Our app works best with smartphones. FEATURES View your cases: • Setup a new TennCare Connect account if you don’t already have one • Check the status of your coverage • Review your health plan information • Find out if it’s time to renew your coverage Log in securely: • Log in to your TennCare account using Face ID to quickly access your account information Manage account settings: • Change your password • Change your email • Change your security questions • Sign up to go paperless and view letters we send you • Enable or disable Face ID authentication Manage documents: • Upload photos of the files or forms we need from you • View submitted documents and documents that were mailed or faxed Report changes about your household: • Add or update your phone number(s) • Update your mailing and home address • Update relationships in your household • Add or update your other health insurance • Add or update pregnancy records • Add or update your case’s assisting person • Add or update your household’s employment income, self-employment income, or other income (not from a job) Renew your benefits: • Start, continue, or submit your renewal View your appeal information: • Check the status of your appeal and upload documents • Add a reminder of your scheduled appeal hearing to your smartphone calendar TennCare is committed to making it easier for you to manage your benefits. Leave a review and tell us what you think about the TennCare Connect app. We will use what you tell us to make the app better.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
TennCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TennCare at 4.8 against RespiRelax+'s 4.1. TennCare also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). RespiRelax+'s advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 32%). On price, update cadence, 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

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

TennCare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TennCare has 12K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 32% of TennCare's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, TennCare every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RespiRelax+ versus TennCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+TennCare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1612K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardState of Tennessee

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

TennCare

All ratings12,140 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative57.3%

User reviews

RespiRelax+

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Effective for anxiety management
  • 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing experience
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🆓 Free to use
  • 🔒 Respects data privacy

Room to improve

  • 🎶 Old music preferred by many
  • 🔔 Aggressive end-of-session sound
  • 🔊 Sound issues reported
  • 📱 Lack of Apple Watch integration
  • 🎨 New design less appealing to some

TennCare

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Easy access to important links
  • 💡 Helpful for managing TennCare account

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
  • 🐛 Difficulty uploading documents
  • 🐛 Login and account creation issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

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

TennCare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or disappears after opening
  • Unable to enter date of birth during account creation
  • Uploaded documents not saving or viewable
  • Repeated password reset requests despite successful changes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow continued document submission after initial upload
  • Improve document upload process
  • Provide clearer instructions and error messages

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

TennCare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TennCare free?
TennCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or TennCare?
TennCare is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TennCare averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or TennCare have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor TennCare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or TennCare?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and TennCare every 5 weeks. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and TennCare on September 23, 2026.

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