Breathe2Relax

Name: Breathe2Relax
Rating: 4.2 (316 reviews)
Author: Defense Health Agency

By: Defense Health Agency

Health & Fitness

Features & Capabilities

Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool that teaches diaphragmatic breathing through guided instructions and practice exercises. It helps reduce the fight-or-flight response, supports mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management, and can be used alone or with clinical care.

The app integrates with HealthKit and Apple Watch to measure heart rate during breathing sessions, providing insight into relaxation and the effectiveness of the exercises.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Defense Health Agency

Rating:

4.20

(316)

Version:

4.0.61 Last updated: 2025-11-12

Version code:

879596184

Creation date:

2011-03-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

116.92MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 98,885 ▼ 72

Other platforms

Breathe2Relax (v4.0.61)

65,139 3.95

(147)

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Developed by:

Defense Health Agency

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246

Website:

https://mobile.health.mil/Apps/PWA-Apps/Breathe-2-Relax

User Reviews

Reviews praise Breathe2Relax for its calming, easy-to-use breathing guidance and potential to ease anxiety and panic. Many users cite its simplicity and diaphragmatic breathing instruction as key benefits. However, recurring issues center on post-update changes and device compatibility, including a new 9-second inhale/exhale cap, frequent Apple Watch/phone connectivity problems, loud background music, few voice options, and a 16-cycle limit. Users also report navigation and usability quirks. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong value for relaxation when working, but significant functionality and accessibility problems hinder consistent use.

Pros

Calming and relaxing effect that helps reduce anxiety.
Easy to use and beginner-friendly with clear, guided breathing.
Effective for anxiety, panic attacks, and general stress management; often recommended by therapists.
Teaches diaphragmatic breathing and breath awareness.
Free to use with no noticeable subscriptions or in-app purchases mentioned.

Cons

Update reduced inhale/exhale timers to a 9-second limit, reducing flexibility for advanced practitioners.
Connectivity issues with Apple Watch/phone and internet; frequent messages like 'phone not reachable' and videos failing to load.
Audio balance problems: music can overpower voice; limited voice options and no slower pace option.
Cycle count is capped at 16 cycles, with requests for unlimited or customizable durations.
UX/navigation glitches after updates (e.g., unclear progression, occasional lock-screen interruptions, and features not functioning as expected).

Recent reviews

While the app has been updated, it lost some functionality. For example, I used to be able to set the inhale/exhale times to 12 seconds. Now it limits you to nine seconds. For people who have strong breathing practices, this is a real limit.

by Br*****, 2026-03-05

I used to use this app daily- I would say it was the best of its category, but now it is unusable. It will go to lock screen by your third breath.

by De*****, 2026-01-22

The music is so loud I can’t hear the voice instruction and I miss the large side metronome. Why so many changes at once? I am a Speech Therapist and have many disappointed clients. Please go back to the original version, I am begging you!