Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs Combined Minds

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

Combined Minds

This app guides families and friends in supporting young people with mental health conditions. It utilizes a strengths-based approach to foster resilience and encourage positive change, while also helping supporters identify their own strengths. It serves as an aid to treatment, not a replacement.

Highlights
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Supports young people's mental health
  • Guides families and friends
  • Fosters resilience
  • Encourages positive change
  • Identifies supporter strengths
Features
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Combined Minds helps families and friends support young people with their mental health. When a child or young person has a diagnosed mental health condition, families and friends want to support them in the best way but also know when to step back. Combined Minds uses a ’Strengths-Based’ approach which has been shown to be effective in recovery. This approach focusses on the positive attributes of the person and builds on resourcefulness and resilience. Combined Minds helps families and friends to find ways to provide the right environment to help the individuals they support affect their own change. As important influencers in the lives of young people, this provides positive impact on their mental health. A ‘Strength-Based’ approach works both ways, also helping families and friends to search for their own strengths. Please note the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace it.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
Combined Minds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RespiRelax+ at Free against Combined Minds's $1.99. RespiRelax+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Combined Minds's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

RespiRelax+ is free to download; Combined Minds costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combined Minds holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Combined Minds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Combined Minds every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RespiRelax+ versus Combined Minds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+Combined Minds
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardStem4

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

Combined Minds

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
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

Combined Minds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

Combined Minds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Combined Minds free?
Combined Minds costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or Combined Minds?
Combined Minds is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Combined Minds averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or Combined Minds have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor Combined Minds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or Combined Minds?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Combined Minds every 16 months. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Combined Minds on August 31, 2026.

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