Reviews of Breathe2Relax

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List of user reviews and ratings for Breathe2Relax

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 316)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.20

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24% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-03-05	Br*****	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.
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.
2026-01-22	De*****	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.
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.
2025-11-14	Ho*****	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!
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!
2025-09-26	Is*****	There is no choice if voice. She says the very same things over and over again. There is no progression to a higher/different stage when you press “proceed.” To what am I proceeding?
There is no choice if voice. She says the very same things over and over again. There is no progression to a higher/different stage when you press “proceed.” To what am I proceeding?
2025-07-15	El*****	Great app and it does works for reminding me to remain breathing and to relax
Great app and it does works for reminding me to remain breathing and to relax
2025-06-15	🌸*****	Very calming
Very calming
2025-03-14	MR*****	Easy to use and helped me understand why everyone always recommends controlled breathing during stressful situations.
Easy to use and helped me understand why everyone always recommends controlled breathing during stressful situations.
2024-04-29	Ka*****	I have taken meditation training and I think this is a great app for beginners. There is no "thinking" just listen and follow.
I have taken meditation training and I think this is a great app for beginners. There is no "thinking" just listen and follow.
2024-01-08	am*****	I just started. I told my therapists about my anxiety she told me to use this app. It calms me down. Love this app.
I just started. I told my therapists about my anxiety she told me to use this app. It calms me down. Love this app.
2023-11-29	st*****	I have two complaints 1. The lady's voice is too fast I would want a softer slower voice. 2. The bqfkrounds are ok but there should be more options
I have two complaints 1. The lady's voice is too fast I would want a softer slower voice. 2. The bqfkrounds are ok but there should be more options