# Anxiety Free: iCan Hypnosis — user reviews > 220 indexed App Store user reviews of Anxiety Free by iCan Hypnosis, rated 4.50/5 from 45 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anxiety-free-ican-hypnosis/id410805846/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anxiety-free-ican-hypnosis/id410805846.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 37 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Anxiety Free? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Calming and relaxing - 👍 Helpful for anxiety and stress - 🎯 Effective for sleep and insomnia - 💤 Soothing voice and accent **Cons** - 🔇 Background noise and audio quality issues - 🔁 Repetitive content - ⏱️ Long intro that can't be skipped **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or stops working after updates - Issues with audio playback and sleep mode **Most requested features** - More guided sessions and content - Ability to skip intro or customize experience - Additional languages and voice options ## Newest reviews (16 of 220) ### 2/5 — Not great *2021-03-21, version 3.0* You can hear all the background noise including sounds which I can only think is him turning pages. Also he trips over some words, which instantly gets my attention instead if relaxing. It needs some calming music in the background and not tripping up even slightly over words. ### 2/5 — Bug *2020-07-22, version 3.0* Wonderful, wonderful guided hypnotic meditation session. Unfortunately at the moment there’s a bug, by which the audio cannot continue playing after my phone falls asleep. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2019-06-06, version 1.62* Been using this for years, would love another couple of recordings Donald!! Wouldn't mind paying! ### 5/5 — Relaxing *2019-06-05, version 1.62* After suffering from anxiety and stress I was always looking for some kind of help. I am very intrigued and open minded about the holistic approach to many problems. I have tried different aspects of relaxation but find the self hypnosis very promising. Hopefully after practice it will become second nature and I can improve my life dramatically (here’s hoping) hopefully with using this app I will become more positive and less negative plus worry free. ### 5/5 — Effective and soothing *2018-02-10, version 1.62* I love this app. Donald’s voice is so soothing and trusting, it makes me feel safe and empowered. It really works too! Thank you, Donald ### 5/5 — Good *2017-05-14, version 1.62* But do we get in the version upgrade on this ### 5/5 — Beth *2017-04-19* THIS APP WORKS! Really though, it saves me. I couldn't settle down without it. So incredibly awesome to have this to turn to. Thank you Donald for your soothing & understanding manner. ### 5/5 — So darn good *2017-02-25, version 1.62* This one is worthy your attentive listening. Use your good headphones, have your cup of tea handy first thing of a morning... Skip intro button always works for me but sometimes I listen to gather my energies in preparation for the real listening time. The Scottish brogue accent captivates as well. A fine session every time. I think it's due to maturity & sincerity of his purpose. Very good app- go for gold ### 5/5 — It works *2016-11-06, version 1.62* It works really well. Simple and effective. Listen to it in bed before going to sleep or in morning. Or go out and listen to it in your car. The nerdy Scotsman who did this thinks the word "app" is pronounced "aye-pee" but I will give it five stars anyway as it is my go-to for anxiety reduction. Better than meds and it is easier to just slip into listening to this than it is to do yoga at a lot of times. ### 4/5 — Like it *2016-10-30, version 1.62* Good for stress management just wish the "skip intro" button would work, a bit tired of Donald's resume. ### 5/5 — Love it *2016-08-20, version 1.62* I've been using the ap for a few weeks now, and actually have seen some positive improvements in my attitude and habits. I feel more "calm and relaxed." Thank you. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2016-06-09, version 1.62* Thank you soooo much. I find this works brilliantly for me. I feel much calmer and relaxed and it makes me forget about my problems at least for a little while. Thank, you again. ### 5/5 — Very calming and soothing! *2016-05-30, version 1.62* This is one of the only apps I use when I feel stressed or am unable to sleep. I find Donald's voice incredibly soothing, and sometimes it's a challenge to stay awake until the end of the session. In fact, I often use this just to fall asleep as I find his voice so calming! Would not be without this app. 5* ### 5/5 — Grateful for this app! *2016-03-31, version 1.62* I've had this app for almost 2 years now, and I still find it one of my best tools for dealing with those times when my anxiety starts to ramp up. His voice is so reassuring and gentle, and his message is so positive. I've recommended it to several friends who have also said they benefited from it. ### 5/5 — amazing! *2015-12-11, version 1.62* I had a piano exam and they always stress me out so much! the night before- I listened to this and I felt calm relaxed and hypnotised into a relaxing frame of mind. amazing app ### 5/5 — Amazing *2015-12-02, version 1.62* Didn't believe in this stuff, I listen to it once and it chills me out, back to back and I'm out until I'm counted back in the room, if you need some down time this helps 👌🏻 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Would be ok if he recorded it again *2019-05-20, version 1.62* I think he needs to re-record this - it’s obvious he’s reading from a script as the words aren’t flowing and the background paper rustling started to annoy me - had to give up half way through ### 1/5 — I don't like his voice or the sound quality *2016-08-08, version 1.62* I feel like other hypnotherapy apps are more effective. His accent and the poor sound quality are very distracting. ### 1/5 — Absolutely awful *2016-08-07, version 1.62* This app was so bad I wanted to laugh not relax. Clearly this guy had done no preparation whatsoever, he kept tripping over his words and there were pauses where you could tell he was trying to work out what to say next. The whole thing was distracting to say the least. Deleted within 10 minutes. ### 1/5 — Not working *2016-03-06, version 1.62* This app was the best when it first came out. Since they added the skip intro and you had to purchase this part, it has stopped working. I removed from iPhone and put back on and it would not skip intro even after purchasing. A year later I put this back on my phone from iCloud and I have to purchase again to skip intro. Even though it says it won't charge you, it did. Now the app stays at 6:47 and repeats itself and you don't get to listen to the entirety of the hypnosis. App just shuts off. What's the use of you have to wake up to hit play every few minutes? This is not working and nobody seems to want to fix it. I've written before about this issue and I see it's still not fixed. :( ### 1/5 — The guys voice is unsettling *2013-09-05, version 1.5* Sorry i couldn't really understand this guy to much due his strong Scottish accent and i didn't find it very relaxing at all :( ### 1/5 — Terrible! *2013-05-31, version 1.5* Don't bother with this ### 1/5 — Need to pay to skip audio intro *2013-04-10, version 1.5* He also speaks with what I'm guessing is an Irish accent, so that might be a problem for some. ### 1/5 — Not great! *2013-03-28, version 1.5* This app is really basic. Just his voice, no music, no sounds and you can hear him turning pages as he is reading. I paid for the upgrade before listening but I can't say that I am a fan. ### 1/5 — Awful *2013-01-18, version 1.5* Irritating accent beyond belief just awful ### 1/5 — No, no, no...... *2012-01-21, version 1.5* Unfortunately you have to listen to a descriptive promotional intro before getting to the guided imagery part, every time you use the app. The instructor's voice becomes more and more garbled, sounds like his mouth is full of saliva. EWWWWWWWWW. Don't bother. This is simply guided meditation/ self-hypnosis. Lots of other resources available out there. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Anxious Night Owl *2026-04-03, version 3.0* Listen, this man has been putting me to sleep for 10 years now. ### 5/5 — Calming *2025-05-28, version 3.0* Thank you for helping me for years. You are my go to for calming down. Highly recommended!! ### 5/5 — Best tool I found to fight anxiety *2024-09-21, version 3.0* Dealing with generalized anxiety for three decades. I've tried pretty much everything out there. This is the best tool I found, so simple and so effective. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2022-07-06, version 3.0* I have called asleep to this app for years. It’s wonderful. ### 5/5 — Comforting *2022-03-13, version 3.0* I really have appreciated this for my anxiety, especially during these trying times. It’s been impossible to find mental health clinicians and it truly feels as if he cares and wants the best for you. He’s not here to make a fast buck. Thank you for your help and generosity. You have helped me. ### 5/5 — Love it *2021-03-15, version 3.0* Thank you Donald, I love this app! I listen to it daily. I’m am so much less anxious and confident! ### 5/5 — Very relaxing. Very useful. *2020-02-06, version 3.0* I use this app for relaxation. It works! ### 5/5 — I love this app. Please update so I can continue to use it! *2019-10-30, version 1.62* I’ve been using this App at least 3 times a week for almost 6yrs. At first, I was using it at bedtime, but now I use it just in the mornings and the iCan InsomniaFree at night. Apple just launched a new update and since then, the App shuts down as soon as my screen locks so I can’t listen anymore. I visited a nearby Apple store because i thought something could be fixed on my phone to resolve the problem, but they told me this App is what needs to be updated. Pleeease update so I can continue to use it. For 16yrs I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety and recent tests are pointing towards Ménière’s disease so I’ve been even more stressed. These Apps have helped me more than you know. Thank you so much, and please do what you can to correct this update problem. ### 5/5 — Problem after Apple Update *2019-10-17, version 1.62* I’ve been using this App for ever but after latest Apple Update it stops playing on 6:02. I purchased this App so I clicked restore purchase but it is still not working. Seriously please help! ### 5/5 — This apps works *2019-08-12, version 1.62* This app truly works! I am not a paid person to review apps and I can honestly say I have been listening to ICan since 2009 This has made my anxiety subside. You need to visualize everything he tells you and listen. This app has truly made my stress levels become so much more better. Anxiety is no longer a problem for me and I listen to this app everyday. In the beginning I listened to this app for 2-3 days and I could honestly see the difference in my moods and how I felt. Now going on Years I feel awesome. This app makes a difference and I hope others give it a try for at least 1 week. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-22.*