Stress Management and Relaxation Apps and Software

Free/Low Cost AT for Stress Management and Relaxation:


Breathe2Relax

Features:

  • Portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body
  • Helps users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing

Cost: Free

Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone


Breathing Zone

Features:

  • Mindfulness in 5 minutes
  • Using the app and follow along with the easy to follow breathing guide to lower breathing rate
  • Five calming guide sounds with visual component
  • Breathing analyzer measures your breathing rate
  • Timed sessions for breathing mindfulness
  • More Information here

Cost: $3.99

Compatibility: iOS; Android


Buddhify

Features:

  • Increase your mindfulness and wellbeing with meditation on the go
  • 11 hours of custom meditation for different parts of your day including travel, work, sleeping and more
  • 5-30 minute sessions and solo meditation timer

Cost$4.99 – iOS; $2.99 – Android

Compatibility: iOS; Android


Calm

Features:

  • Includes guided meditation, sleep relaxation, scenes, mindful movement, calming music, and more
  • Daily notifications for suggestions
  • Mood check-ins

Cost: Free for limited access

Compatibility: iOS; Android


Guided Mind

Features:

  • Relax and be guided through meditations on a variety of topics
  • Step-by-step voice guided meditation
  • Short (5 mins), medium (15 min) or long (30+ min) meditations
  • Instrumental, nature soundscapes, with looping for continuous play
  • Easy to use with instructions

Cost: Free

Compatibility: iOS


Happify: for Stress & Worry

Features:

  • Science-based activities and games to elevate happiness
  • Personalized happiness tracks
  • Reduce stress and anxiety through guided relaxation/meditation

Cost: Free

Compatibility: iOS: iPhone, iPad


Momentum

Features:

  • Get daily inspiration from your homepage
  • Momentum provides a daily quote and picture to help your mood, motivation, and positivity
  • Ability to add in a task list and customize the home screen for personalization
  • Plus version has the ability to sync tasks with other common task management tools
  • Plus version has additional customization features such as pictures, font, and colors

Cost: Basic Version: Free; Plus Version: $2.50/month

CompatibilityChrome, FireFox, and Edge Extension