Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs PFA Mobile

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

PFA Mobile

This app assists responders in providing psychological first aid to adults, families, and children. It offers summaries of PFA fundamentals, interventions, mentor tips, a self-assessment tool, and a survivor needs form for data collection and referrals.

Highlights
  • PFA fundamentals summaries
  • Interventions for specific survivor needs
  • Mentor tips for field application
  • Self-assessment tool for responder readiness
  • Survivor needs form for data collection
  • Easy referral system
Features
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PFA Mobile was designed to assist responders who provide psychological first aid (PFA) to adults, families, and children as part of an organized response effort. This app provides responders with summaries of PFA fundamentals, PFA interventions matched to specific concerns and needs of survivors, mentor tips for applying PFA in the field, a self-assessment tool for readiness to conduct PFA, and a survivors' needs form for simplified data collection and easy referral. PFA Mobile was created by VA's National Center for PTSD in partnership with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and DoD's National Center for Telehealth & Technology.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
PFA Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PFA Mobile at 100% against RespiRelax+'s 70%. PFA Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). RespiRelax+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

PFA Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of PFA Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, PFA Mobile every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RespiRelax+ versus PFA Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+PFA Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardUS Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

PFA Mobile

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 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

PFA Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

PFA Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PFA Mobile free?
PFA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or PFA Mobile?
PFA Mobile is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PFA Mobile averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or PFA Mobile have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor PFA Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or PFA Mobile?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PFA Mobile every 13 months. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and PFA Mobile on June 10, 2026.

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