Breathe2Relax Reviews

by Trw234

This is a great app that needs to be updated. I open Breathe2Relax on my series 4 Apple Watch and it always tells me phone not reachable and never says anything else, even while the phone is in my hands searching for the heart rate. So it becomes a bit frustrating with each use but the breathing section works very well to easily change the times for inhaling and exhaling. I would give five stars when Breathe2Relax actually works with my watch.

by Stock143

The terms & conditions updated and were very strongly worded. It sounded like if you used Breathe2Relax they were reporting your info to the government. Most T&Cs have some data collection for the developers use, but this seemed so over-the-top that I deleted Breathe2Relax . Not interested in being involved in some science experiment.

Breathe2Relax is well designed and worked well so I’m bummed that I had to get rid of it. The interface wasn’t very attractively designed though.

by Rwny

Good exercise but app says no internet connection even though connection is fine. Resetting network connections did not solve problem. I suspect app has problem with current IOS version, 12.1.4

by Shrink Wrap 21!

The advantage of Breathe2Relax is that you can modify the instructions for when to inhale and exhale based on preference. The big downside is that the maximum number of breathing cycles allowed is 16. Even though I breathed very slowly, the program lasted only five minutes. I wanted a program that would guide me for 30 minutes. Breathe2Relax should be improved to allow the user to set the amount of time it lasts.

by MD In SA

Works very well. But needs a cycle that is at least 10 minutes long to be more effective.

by RachelKuhneal

Breathe2Relax has a simplistic layout, which breaks down the information into easy to understand preset categories. Providing reason and relevance as well as practical guided skills for managing stress through breathing. As a community mental health case manager I will be encouraging my transition age youth clients to use this tool. It will also help me to practice self care in my daily life. My one fault with Breathe2Relax are the missing instructional videos. “Show Me How”, How to Breath, Biology if Breathing, and Effects of Stress on the Body” all have an error stating “No Video by that ID”.

by BryanaBerry

This is a very straight forward deep breathing application. I liked that the voices in this application weren’t computer like and there were choices for music. It is a bit hard to look at graphically but that’s not something I can’t overlook. THANK YOU for creating an app where I can adjust the breathing time. I have never liked breathing apps because I am always focused on not suffocating myself (Im not sure why but I have always had limited lung capacity) I can actually relax now that I know I’m not “breathing wrong”.

by Duthie1968

Would like it to have time option include, ie 5, 10, 15, 20 mins and also the ability to set a timer for notification/reminder. Like all the other features offered, very useful! Recommended to me by the VA biofeedback group for PTSD. 👍🏻

by Dunksterr

My assigned PTSD psychologist at the VA recommended me Breathe2Relax. I was very skeptical at first but wow. Breathe2Relax improved my quality of life just with simple breathing techniques. Just follow on screen guidance and audio directions. Breathe2Relax talks to you in a calming tone and takes you step by step through each breath.
Breathe2Relax is really awesome but I gave 4 stars instead of five because I wish instead of music one could select a nature soundtrack like jungle sounds or a thunderstorm for example. That would be really neat. But all in all wonderful app, would recommend.

by Opise2

Can you making compatible with iPhone 5 series it keeps popping up I it’s not compatible with iPhone 5. and it’s getting annoying can you please fix it.

by DarkMario96

Best app that has helped me with anxiety. It was recommended by my doctor. I have horrible anxiety, and was told it was helpful for deep breathing exercises. I LOVE Breathe2Relax. I was going into a strong anxiety daze, and used Breathe2Relax, it was a miracle. Very thankful for my doctor, and Breathe2Relax!

by CakE001

This is very simple and excellent tool for improving breathing. I wish there is Hold time after Inhale and Exhale. It would be the best if that is added to Breathe2Relax.

Thanks for a great tool.

by NatWebster

I’ve been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and sometimes my heart races and makes me very anxious. Using Breathe2Relax , I can usually calm myself and reduce my heart rate. It’s a godsend!

by Lane1713

I downloaded Breathe2Relax with the hope it would help me when dealing with anxiety/stress. It helps with breathing. Breathe2Relax makes it so you can speed the breathing up and slow it down as well. There is a voice narrating, telling you when to breathe in and when to breathe out and the number of breathing cycles you have gone through. Very relaxing voice and helps get to sleep as well! Would recommend!!
In my Abnormal Psychology class, we learned that deep breathing relaxes, helps to relieve stress, and lower heart rate. You learn to focus on your breathing, making sure you are taking slow, deep breaths.

by ArleneJoy

Been using Breathe2Relax For several weeks, and I love that it’s very well thought out. I can adjust how long the breath’s in and out are. The music and visuals are beautiful and soothing. Not much I would change!

by Thj4

I see how current design doesn't need to be outright changed, but it would be nice to have an option for following features:
* Manually set time for inhalation and exhalation instead of holding button,
* Custom set for number of cycles,
* Show cycles as minutes,
* Show countdown on amount of time / number of breaths left,
* More nature sounds or music options.

It's a perfectly fine app, but I want to try for 5 minute sessions and none of the presets are for 2 1/2 min or 5, but I'll definitely make it work for a free app with the breathing metronome.

by Ak1804

This is a simple to use app that is an excellent tool to assist in breathing exercises.
The only thing it doesn't do is breathe for you :)!
It might be even a little better if the user could add their own personal background graphics and increase the amount of breathes in each session. Aside from that it is a five star app!
Thanks for offering it for free.

by Breach21

While this is simple to use, it is very effective at starting and training relaxation skills. It’s at least as effective as many meditation apps and takes considerably less time.

I wish it would log time in the Apple Health app.

One other small issue is that the link to the Apple Watch is not very reliable.

by Supaguy

I got Breathe2Relax to help my 10-year-old deal with anxiety and panic attacks. It turns out that I use it as much as she has. Not only does it help me relax, but repeated sessions help quiet my mind and help me fall asleep. My only complaint if you could call it that – it’s actually a suggestion – is that options for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 20 minutes cycles be provided. I would prefer not to have to start the cycle over after every 16 breath session. However, it is amazing what can be accomplished in 16 breaths.

by Mr A Magoo

The proven science is that slowing your breathing relaxes you. That’s all that’s needed to calm yourself. Inhale and exhale when Breathe2Relax says to, and you will get a very nice meditative feeling. Be sure to set the number of seconds for the inhale and the exhale; these will vary from person to person.

by RP/C

App complained there was no internet connection. There was. It said it could not obtain heart rate info even though I enabled it. Other apps had no issues. HeartWatch could communicate just fine with the watch as did others. Facebook and Reddit both had no issues connecting to the internet. So all in all a waste of time.

by Borstal Sweeney

App needs updating – using IOS 13.3, it fails to recognize internet connection; Bluetooth connection (for heart rate data from Apple Watch. The basic app is very useful, but would be much more so if it integrated fully with Apple Watch/iPhone.

by Prius Rocks

... however the “results” secretion needs to be explained more. The only input is to self estimate & set my stress level. That’s clear and appropriate. The theory behind the graphic result is not explained well. How does it know or measure the effectiveness of my performing the exercise. I’ll stay with it because it’s the simplest and it’s free. I’d appreciate seeing more comments from others. Thank you.

by Regular Great Clips Customer

Very simple app. This is a great app for beginning a practice of breathing awareness. You might be ready to move on in a few weeks, but since it is free - why not start here?