Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs Mood Coach Explorer

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

Mood Coach Explorer

This app helps users manage symptoms of depression and anxiety by identifying core values and suggesting aligned activities. It supports taking small daily steps towards motivation and is designed for authorized user experience studies.

Highlights
  • Motivation for depression/anxiety management
  • Identify core values
  • Sync actions with values
  • Activity suggestions aligned with values
  • Daily small steps
Features
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This app provides: - help getting motivated to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety by taking small steps each day - identify your core values, and sync your actions with your values - find activities you can try that line up with your core values Mood Coach Explorer is not intended to replace face-to-face clinical care. This app is being reviewed for safety and feasibility and is designed specifically for those already enrolled in an authorized user experience study. The app REQUIRES a username and password to fully unlock. Please contact the developers if you are interested in learning more about Mood Coach Explorer: mobilementalhealth@va.gov

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
Mood Coach Explorer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RespiRelax+ at 70% against Mood Coach Explorer's 0%. RespiRelax+ also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). Mood Coach Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

RespiRelax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. 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 0% of Mood Coach Explorer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RespiRelax+ versus Mood Coach Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+Mood Coach Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardPalo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

Mood Coach Explorer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Mood Coach Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

Mood Coach Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mood Coach Explorer free?
Mood Coach Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or Mood Coach Explorer?
RespiRelax+ is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Mood Coach Explorer averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or Mood Coach Explorer have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor Mood Coach Explorer shows ads.

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