Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs CareFirst

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

CareFirst

Manage your health insurance on the go. Access claims, deductibles, ID cards, and find nearby providers. Securely manage your account and communication preferences.

Highlights
  • Manage health insurance
  • View claims and deductibles
  • Downloadable ID cards
  • Find providers and urgent care
  • Register for My Account
  • Update communication preferences
Features
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This application gives CareFirst members the ability to manage their health insurance through their mobile devices by providing secure, personalized information on items ranging from claims, deductibles, who’s covered, and downloadable ID Cards, to locating a provider or urgent care center near them. Members can also register for CareFirst’s secure member site, My Account, and maintain their account and communication preferences using the application.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
CareFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RespiRelax+ at 70% against CareFirst's 1%. RespiRelax+ also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). CareFirst's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 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 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CareFirst has 1.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 1% of CareFirst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, CareFirst every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RespiRelax+ versus CareFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+CareFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better1.1 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better0.5% of reviews
Number of ratings161.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardCareFirst, Inc.

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

CareFirst

All ratings1,835 ratings
Positive2.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative96.3%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive0.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative98.9%

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

CareFirst

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Decent mobile website experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable login and verification process
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
  • 👎 Frustrating and unintuitive user interface
  • 👎 Lack of basic app functionality

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

CareFirst

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Password field scrolls to bottom of screen
  • Verification codes not working
  • Frequent app freezes and lockouts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Biometric login support
  • Seamless integration with password managers
  • Improved navigation and information accessibility
  • Regular app updates and bug fixes

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

CareFirst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareFirst free?
CareFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or CareFirst?
RespiRelax+ is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CareFirst averages 1.1 from 1.9K ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or CareFirst have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor CareFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or CareFirst?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and CareFirst every 2 months. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and CareFirst on September 24, 2026.

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