Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs BCBSNM

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

BCBSNM

Access your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member information and resources. Manage your coverage, claims, and ID card, find in-network providers, and estimate healthcare costs. Includes features for pharmacy benefits and virtual doctor visits.

Highlights
  • Access coverage, claims, and ID
  • Find in-network doctors and facilities
  • Estimate procedure costs
  • View medical and pharmacy benefits
  • Virtual doctor visits via MDLive
  • Store ID card in Apple Wallet
Features
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) app provides access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member information and resources. BCBSNM 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)

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
BCBSNM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RespiRelax+ at 70% against BCBSNM's 21%. BCBSNM's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.4K 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

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

BCBSNM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCBSNM has 1.4K 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 21% of BCBSNM'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, BCBSNM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RespiRelax+ versus BCBSNM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+BCBSNM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better21.2% of reviews
Number of ratings161.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardBlue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

BCBSNM

All ratings1,404 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative69.7%

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

BCBSNM

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Rather good app
  • 👍 Easy Access and Use
  • 👍 Very good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not pull info
  • 🐛 Broken app
  • 🐛 Says try again later
  • 🐛 PW protection overkill
  • 🐛 Login is awful

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

BCBSNM

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App often does not have spending or cannot connect
  • App says 'try again later'
  • Password protection is too strict, takes too long to log in
  • Cannot reset password, always an error
  • Cannot change primary cares or pharmacies
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  • Listed providers do not take BCBS or aren't doctors
  • App has bugs and lack of integration
  • Constant login required
  • Touch ID no longer working after app update
  • App fails to log in, never recognizes passwords
  • App locks user out after password reset
  • Cannot get past 'accept our terms' pop-up
  • MFA fails, cannot send code via SMS or email
  • App only shows ID card, no plan information
  • Claims that appear online don't show on app
  • Find a provider feature doesn't always work
  • Spending tracking is inaccurate
  • App does not work from day one
  • App pulls up wrong BCBS region and won't let register
  • Account not permitted access
  • App no longer recognizes userid and password
  • Deductible and out of pocket graph shows zero
  • Spending tab has an error message
  • No information about coverage or costs

Requested features

4 requests
  • 💡 Make appointments from the app
  • 💡 Restore Touch ID feature
  • 💡 Expand claims tab with specific info
  • 💡 Show deductible and coverage info

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

BCBSNM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BCBSNM free?
BCBSNM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or BCBSNM?
BCBSNM is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BCBSNM averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or BCBSNM have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor BCBSNM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or BCBSNM?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and BCBSNM fortnightly. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and BCBSNM on September 26, 2026.

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