Comparison

RespiRelax+ vs TCM Guide

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

TCM Guide

This app provides reference ranges for common blood tests, linking abnormal levels to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) disharmonies. It helps practitioners interpret patient results and refine treatment approaches.

Highlights
  • Blood test reference ranges
  • TCM disharmony patterns
  • SI unit reference ranges
  • 12 categories of tests
  • Treatment approach validation
  • Clinic reference tool
Features
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Discover the ideal reference ranges of common blood tests and the disharmonies that are seen with abnormal levels. Use this information to improve patient outcomes and lift your practice to the next level. - Lab results described using a range from very low, low, ideal, high and very high - Target reference ranges given using SI units - Possible Chinese medicine patterns of disharmony listed for each range - Gain clarity where perhaps a clear treatment approach is not apparent - Confirm your chosen treatment approach as valid and effective - Assist in reviewing where a treatment protocol might be flawed or lacking As a companion to the full text Pathology Testing due for release in June 2016, this app will assist you to gain confidence when interpreting your patient’s blood test results into the language of Chinese medicine and into a useful treatment protocol. Covering 12 categories of tests - electrolytes - kidney function - liver function - cardiovascular markers - red cell count - iron studies - white cell count - lipid profile - blood sugar markers - thyroid hormone panels - other vitamins and minerals - female hormones (day 3 and day 21) Compiled over 4 years, the information in this app will serve as the ultimate clinic reference to have beside you when running through patient pathology reports.

Screenshots

RespiRelax+4 screens
TCM Guide2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RespiRelax+ at Free against TCM Guide's $7.99. RespiRelax+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). TCM Guide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

RespiRelax+ is free to download; TCM Guide costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TCM Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RespiRelax+ has 16 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of TCM Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, TCM Guide every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RespiRelax+ versus TCM Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRespiRelax+TCM Guide
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLes Thermes d'AllevardClare Pyers

Customer experience

RespiRelax+

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

TCM Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

TCM Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RespiRelax+

No in-app purchases

None

TCM Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RespiRelax+ free?
RespiRelax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCM Guide free?
TCM Guide costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RespiRelax+ or TCM Guide?
TCM Guide is rated higher. RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TCM Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RespiRelax+ or TCM Guide have ads?
Neither RespiRelax+ nor TCM Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RespiRelax+ or TCM Guide?
RespiRelax+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and TCM Guide every 5 months. Most recently, RespiRelax+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and TCM Guide on October 24, 2026.

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