RespiRelax+ vs Drinking Control
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
Drinking Control
This app helps users stop or reduce alcohol consumption through a personalized program, playful challenges, and community support. It offers daily exercises, progress tracking, and expert advice to guide individuals on their journey to sobriety or controlled drinking.
- Personalized alcohol cessation program
- Playful challenges and missions
- Daily exercises for reinforcement
- Tracking of sober days
- Community support and sharing
- Expert advice for social situations
- Progress visualization with graphs
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Your companion for stopping or reducing alcohol consumption Are you looking for a way to stop drinking? Sobero is THE solution for alcohol cessation or moderation. Our unique method guides you step by step to stop drinking or significantly reduce your consumption. Key features for your alcohol cessation: - Personalized program to stop or reduce alcohol consumption - Playful challenges and stimulating missions to stop drinking alcohol and stop drinking - Daily exercises to reinforce your decision to stop drinking - Motivating follow-up on your series of sober days - Community support to share your quitting experience - Expert advice on how to handle social situations, and more, without alcohol Turn your sobriety into an adventure! Take on fun challenges and win virtual rewards at short, alcohol-free events. Stay motivated while having fun on your journey to sobriety. Visualize your progress: track your impressive string of sober days and celebrate each step forward. A daily motivational boost to help you persevere on the road to sobriety! Whether your goal is total abstinence or moderate drinking, Sobero adapts to your stop-drinking journey. Our flexible approach allows you to define and adjust your goals over time. Develop healthy new habits: Sobero helps you replace alcohol with positive, rewarding activities. Find out how to make the most of life without alcohol. Benefit from the support of a caring community: Share your experiences, challenges and victories with other users who understand your journey. Together, we're stronger in our journey to stop drinking. Join the thousands of users who have successfully said goodbye to alcohol thanks to Sobero! Inspiring user testimonials will show you that change is possible. 5* “I've only been on for 4 days. There's so much support that I've already stopped drinking. Join us as soon as possible!” - cvwx 5* “A super well-designed app with day-by-day monitoring of your consumption. Ultra-friendly community and advice that for me was the trigger to regain control over my alcohol consumption. Thanks to the designer of Sobero” - Gynnnnnnnn Advanced tracking features: - Detailed graphs of your alcohol consumption - Mood and energy level tracking - Support community and dedicated private experts - Expert articles to better understand alcohol cessation Download Sobero now and start your playful journey towards alcohol cessation or controlled drinking! Try Sobero FREE for 7 days and discover how stopping drinking can change your life. Enjoy all our Premium features with no commitment! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS and CONDITIONS Sobero offers subscriptions for access to all its alcohol cessation tools. Payment will be debited from your iTunes account. Automatic renewal can be deactivated in your account settings. With Sobero, opt for a healthier life without alcohol. Download the app to stop drinking now! We're constantly working to improve the app to meet your expectations as closely as possible. Do you have a question or suggestion about Sobero? Don't hesitate to contact us at [hello@sobero.app](mailto:hello@sobero.app)! Terms of use: https://sobero-prod.web.app/fr/termsOfServices.html Privacy policy: https://sobero-prod.web.app/fr/privacyPolicy.html Sobero is not recommended for people suffering from alcohol-related severe disorders. Sobero is a support tool and does not replace treatment by a healthcare professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RespiRelax+ at none against Drinking Control's 3. RespiRelax+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Drinking Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RespiRelax+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for RespiRelax+ against 4.1 for Drinking Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of RespiRelax+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Drinking Control's.
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Drinking Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RespiRelax+ | Drinking Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Les Thermes d'Allevard | KWIT |
Customer experience
RespiRelax+
Drinking Control
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
Drinking Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RespiRelax+
No in-app purchases
Drinking Control
- Monthly Sobero Subscription$9.991 Month
- Annually Sobero Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Annually Sobero Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year









