Comparison

RRate vs Calmer Parent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RRate

Measure respiratory rate by tapping along with a patient's breaths. Visual feedback is provided by an animated breathing baby. The app calculates the median tap rate for breaths per minute and supports data sharing.

Highlights
  • Respiratory rate measurement
  • Visual breathing feedback
  • Median tap rate calculation
  • RECap integration
  • Vital signs sharing
Features
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Determines respiratory rate by tapping according to the observed breath rate of the patient. The animated breathing baby provides visual feedback for the user. The rate is determined by the median of the most recent taps and is reported in breaths per minute. The app supports REDCap integration (see https://github.com/part-cw/LNhealth/wiki/Index-of-Application-RRate) and vital signs sharing between apps (see https://github.com/part-cw/LNhealth/wiki/Index-of-Module-sharevitalsigns-for-ios).

About

Calmer Parent

This app helps you focus on your breath to improve your overall health and well-being. It offers guided exercises for general health, focus, stress reduction, and better sleep. By controlling your breathing, you can positively impact your body and mind.

Highlights
  • Respiratory rate monitoring
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Focus and calm techniques
  • Antistress programs
  • Sleep improvement exercises
  • Supports lung function
Features
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Raising a child with ADHD can be rewarding – but it can also be overwhelming. A Calmer Parent helps you navigate everyday parenting challenges with practical guidance, real-life situations, and simple breathing exercises to help you stay grounded. Every day you'll discover a new parenting situation inspired by real moments families experience. Explore different ways to respond, learn why some approaches work better than others, and build confidence one situation at a time. Daily Situation. Start each day with a new parenting scenario and practical guidance you can use immediately. Situation Library. Browse a growing collection of everyday situations, including: • Public meltdowns • Morning routines • Bedtime struggles • Homework conflicts • Emotional outbursts • Transitions …and many more. Practical Guidance Each situation includes multiple response options with clear explanations to help you better understand your child's perspective and make thoughtful parenting decisions. Breathing Exercises Take a moment for yourself with guided breathing exercises designed to help you relax, reset, and recharge during stressful days. Personalized Experience We'll tailor your experience based on your parenting goals and the challenges that matter most to you. WHY PARENTS LOVE A CALMER PARENT • Real-life parenting situations • Practical, easy-to-understand guidance • New Situation of the Day • Guided breathing exercises • Simple, calming design • Regular content updates Whether you're navigating big emotions, difficult routines, or simply looking for more confidence in everyday parenting, A Calmer Parent is here to support you – one moment at a time. IMPORTANT A Calmer Parent provides educational parenting guidance and relaxation exercises. It does not provide medical, psychological, or behavioral advice and is not a substitute for professional care. SUBSCRIPTIONS A Calmer Parent offers auto-renewing subscriptions that unlock all situations, breathing exercises, and future content updates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/deephealth/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/deephealth/terms-of-use

Screenshots

RRate3 screens
Calmer Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calmer Parent at 4.9 against RRate's 3.3. Calmer Parent also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). RRate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Calmer Parent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RRate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calmer Parent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calmer Parent has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RRate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calmer Parent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RRate ships an update every 9 months, Calmer Parent every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RRate versus Calmer Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRRateCalmer Parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPART BC Children'sHENADZI E SUBACH

Customer experience

RRate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Calmer Parent

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RRate

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Calmer Parent

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Trial Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Calmer Parent Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Respiratory rate & Breathing3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Calmer Parent Monthly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual best offer$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$99.991 Year
  • Calmer Parent Exclusive$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$129.99

Questions

Is RRate free?
RRate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calmer Parent free?
Calmer Parent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RRate or Calmer Parent?
Calmer Parent is rated higher. RRate averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Calmer Parent averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do RRate or Calmer Parent have ads?
Neither RRate nor Calmer Parent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RRate or Calmer Parent?
RRate ships an update every 9 months, and Calmer Parent every 6 weeks. Most recently, RRate was updated on October 22, 2026 and Calmer Parent on October 24, 2026.

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