# Breathe2Relax

> Health & Fitness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425720246](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425720246)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id425720246`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Defense Health Agency
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (316 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.62
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2011-03-22
- **Size:** 117 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246)
- **Website:** [https://mobile.health.mil/Apps/PWA-Apps/Breathe-2-Relax](https://mobile.health.mil/Apps/PWA-Apps/Breathe-2-Relax)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Privacy-and-Civil-Liberties](https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Privacy-and-Civil-Liberties)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #91,058 — Overall

## Review summary

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).

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