RespiRelax+ vs BCBSTX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized breathing programs
- Stress management exercises
- Cardiac coherence training
- Offline practice mode
- Adjustable session duration
- Soothing visual and sound environments
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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
BCBSTX
Access your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member information, including coverage, claims, and ID cards. Find in-network providers, estimate procedure costs, and manage prescriptions. Virtual visits with doctors are also available.
- Access coverage and claims
- Find in-network doctors and facilities
- Estimate procedure costs
- Manage prescriptions and pharmacy benefits
- Virtual doctor visits
- Access ID cards offline
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) app provides access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member information and resources. BCBSTX app also provides shopping information such as getting a quote and tracking an application. Members can: • Login, register or change password • Easily access coverage, claims, and ID • Check deductible and out of pockets amounts • Find an in network doctor, hospital or facility • Find a nearby urgent care facility • Estimate the costs of procedures, tests and treatments • View patient reviews and average wait time • Search for doctors that speak Spanish • View medical benefits and copay levels • View pharmacy benefits and copay levels • Send ID to Apple Wallet for offline access • View their Explanation of Benefits • Log in via Touch ID • Share ID Card • Members with applicable pharmacy coverage can search for drug information and cost estimates, view and compare nearby pharmacies, and view reminders related to their prescriptions • Members with applicable coverage can access MDLive for virtual visits with a doctor (MDLive uses allergies and medications from your HealthKit when requesting a virtual visit)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RespiRelax+ at 70% against BCBSTX's 23%. BCBSTX's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (41K vs 16). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCBSTX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCBSTX has 41K 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 23% of BCBSTX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, BCBSTX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RespiRelax+ | BCBSTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) | 4.8 (41K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 22.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 41K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Les Thermes d'Allevard | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas |
Customer experience
RespiRelax+
BCBSTX
User reviews
RespiRelax+
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat 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
BCBSTX
From 41K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accessible and supportive
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Prompt action
- 🚀 Convenient access to information
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Terrible interface
- 🐛 Can't do televisits
- 🐛 Can't log in
- 🐛 Doesn't provide EOB
- 🐛 Barely works
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
BCBSTX
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- App crashes
- Functionality not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Allow login with Face ID/Passkey
- Provide access to actual EOB
- Allow multiple user profiles for family
- Improve provider search functionality
- Add ability to submit claims through app
In-app purchases
RespiRelax+
No in-app purchases
BCBSTX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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