# Don’t Panic with AJ — user reviews

> 93 indexed App Store user reviews of Don’t Panic with AJ by Universal Relaxation Ltd, rated 4.40/5 from 18 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic-with-aj/id409162870/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic-with-aj/id409162870.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1

## What do users think of Don’t Panic with AJ?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😌 Calming voice of Andrew Johnson
- 😌 Helps with anxiety and panic attacks
- 😴 Aids in falling asleep
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for relaxation and stress relief
- 👍 Life-changing for many users
- ✨ Provides a sense of peace and calm
- 💡 Teaches coping techniques
- 😌 Gentle suggestions, not demands
- 🌟 Highly recommended by users
- 💰 Worth the price

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Some recordings have bad quality
- 🤔 Counting can be difficult during hypnosis
- 🤔 Some users find it too much to concentrate on
- 🔊 Harsh 'awaken' feature re-triggers anxiety
- 🎶 Music and introduction can cause crashes
- ⏳ Session length adjustment preferred
- ⚙️ Insufficient setting choices after updates
- 🔄 Settings removed in updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App freezes after update
- App closes immediately after starting
- Recording quality is bad
- Update makes the application crash faster
- Pause between induction and program
- No choice for long or short induction

**Most requested features**

- Add a start time for sessions
- Make a carsick app
- More gentle 'awaken' option
- Adjustable session length
- More technique-focused apps

## Newest reviews (18 of 93)

### 5/5 — What a gift!

*2015-05-29, version 8.32*

Andrew Johnson's hypnosis tracks have helped me so much. His voice is so lovely and relaxing. Treat yourself to an improved state of mind. He's the best!

### 5/5 — I'm a believer

*2015-01-30*

I used to lie awake scared to go to bed for fear of nightmares and thinking about it made me nervous to the point of insomnia when I found out it was driven by anxiety I was scared even to take medication someone told me about Andrew Johnson and I thought that's just silly an app is going to help me calm down and avoid anxiety and sleep better after 2 nights the nightmares were gone and I was able to fall asleep much quicker! And I've since applied it to other anxiety triggers in my life and it continues to work
:)

### 5/5 — This app really helps!

*2014-11-05*

I've been struggling with anxiety and panic for a while. This app has finally taught me how to control my body and has given me hope that I will get better. If you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks like I did then this app WILL help.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2014-10-16*

Recommend by my GP. Has helped lots! Great grounding techniques. Love using to get to sleep

### 5/5 — Use it almost daily

*2014-06-04, version 8.32*

Helps alleviate stress and worrisome thoughts before bed time. A great app that helps me fall right to sleep, even when my mind is racing. 

It's well worth the price.

### 5/5 — Wonderful App!

*2014-05-25, version 8.32*

This is a great resource for anyone that suffers from anxiety. Listen to it as you begin to feel overwhelmed by events and situations beyond your control. It's worth the price and more!

### 5/5 — Don't Panic

*2014-05-05, version 8.32*

Very calming, helps me settle my mind especially at night when I try to sleep and my brain wants to run wild.

### 3/5 — Don't panic

*2014-04-26*

After the latest update this has completely frozen :(

### 5/5 — Probably my favourite AJ app

*2014-03-01*

I can suffer with panic attacks, especially either as I'm falling asleep or randomly in the middle of the night, this app immediately calms me down. I haven't listened to it every night for three weeks as recommended (currently using Positivity & before that, Deep Sleep) but when I'm suffering anxiety, I pop this one on & just the relaxation section sorts me out. It's a combination of focusing my mind on the counting, while listening to Andrew guiding me into meditation. It's a more controlled method than concentrating on relaxing various parts of your body, but when you're in the middle of a panic attack someone telling you to relax is going to do very little! Cannot fault this app at all. Thank you Andrew.

### 5/5 — great!!

*2013-12-08*

rachel, 11 says........
 i love this app, i have 2 andrew jonhson apps and find them both work to perfection every time!!!! thankyou andrew!!!!!!

please make a carsick one.

i advise this app to anyone and give it 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2013-12-07, version 6.1*

What a great tool to help with stress and panic attacks. 5 stars

### 5/5 — Panic/anxiety? This helps.

*2013-11-03*

I've used this several times now and have found that it works effectively at reducing my anxiety. Previous comments state that it is too much to concentrate on whilst counting, but I feel they have missed the point. It doesn't matter if you lose count or drift off (which is clearly stated in the instructions). Thanks, awesome app.

### 5/5 — Life changing

*2013-09-30*

I don't write too many reviews, but with Andrew Johnson's apps, I can't say enough good things about them.  From day 1, they began working for me, and I love now going to sleep and waking with different ones. I'm ever grateful for them.

### 4/5 — Please add start time

*2013-09-08*

Relax plus is so good at getting the ADHD freak to sleep,I,stick with it, please add start time.

Them could start 1 Hour b4 work. X

### 4/5 — Very relaxing and soothing

*2013-07-08*

Not sure if its helped my panic attacks yet but only once have I counted all the way from 200 down to 0 without falling asleep. You are supposed to (I think) focus on counting down while listening to his voice. I have used it to fall asleep to and go back to sleep too. I have real issues with my sleep so this is helpful (or is it the zoplicone?!) but I really want help with my panic attacks. I haven't listened for the 3 weeks yet so we shall see... I have some of his other apps too.

### 5/5 — Terrible anxiety

*2013-01-18*

I have terrible anxiety and was looking for anything to help me get to sleep. A friend from work suggested that I download this app and listen to it to go to bed.  I am so grateful to have found out about this app. I've had it for less than a week and I fall asleep to it every night. It's very calming.

### 4/5 — Helpful App!

*2013-01-13*

I've been using this App for a few days, and am finding it helpful for my anxiety already.  
I would prefer, though, to be able to adjust the session length. 
Also, I find I can't use the 'Awaken' feature (even delayed), as it has a 'harshness' that re-triggers my anxiety.  A more gentle 'awaken' option would be nice on future updates or new Apps.

### 5/5 — Great App (with suggestion)

*2013-01-10*

I like these applications and find them relaxing and practical. However, every time I start the app I see the word Panic and think of it. Maybe change the name to Be Calm ? Thank you! Maybe it is a funny request, but not funny when you have anxiety. :)

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Won’t download

*2021-07-23*

The app (for which I paid) won’t download onto my iPhone. My phone has the latest software update and plenty of storage space.

### 1/5 — Insufficient setting choices

*2020-06-17*

Until today I had a lovely gong chime every hour to remind me to breathe. Now I hear an awful clunk and the settings now don’t allow a choice of sound. There are other settings which have also been removed in today’s update. Not happy

### 1/5 — Not convinced

*2011-11-14*

Seems to combine traditional hypnosis with various visualisation techniques. Hard to relax deeply during the programme when there are so many things we're asked to think about. For example: towards the beginning, he tells you to start counting backwards from 200 while listening but then doesn't tell you to stop! I'd find counting backwards hard enough when I'm not trying to relax at the same time.

### 1/5 — Bad recording

*2011-04-07, version 5.0*

The recording is very bad on this one. Disappointed. Wish there was a way to get a refund.

### 1/5 — What are you going to do about this!!!!

*2011-01-12, version 1.1*

I am slightly outraged that this apt does not play! It crashes! I want the apt!! I may email the man himself!! I should imagine I will not be happy!!! I apts help!! We are all needing this apt!!

### 1/5 — Thanks for the update!!!!:(

*2011-01-12, version 1.1*

Thanks for the update!  You have managed to make the application. Crash faster than before.  Either fix the update and application or give me my money back.

### 1/5 — Automatically closes within seconds of opening

*2011-01-11, version 1.1*

Very upset...I own most of the other apps out by Andrew Johnson and they are all amazing... But this one closes as soon as it opens....please fix or give me my money back

### 1/5 — bug fix needed, please

*2010-12-20*

I enjoy Andrew Johnson's apps and was disappointed that this one does not work.  I have found the same problem as the previous reviewer - music and introduction plays and then app crashes - I am trying not to panic...!!!

### 1/5 — The app immediately shuts down

*2010-12-20, version 1.0*

I just downloaded this app and it immediately shuts down as soon as it starts.

### 1/5 — Don't Panic app

*2010-12-19*

Downloaded app today. Music starts then app crashes! please fix

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Amazing!!

*2021-01-06*

This app literally saved my life! At a time when I couldn’t sleep from an overwhelming amount of anxiety, when I was convinced I couldn’t cope - there was this! Never have I left a review for an app before but this is so deserving. Thankyou Andrew Johnson

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2018-10-22*

I’ve used it twice now on horribly turbulent flights.
I’m not a good flyer and used to take Ativan. Now I just listen to your Don’t Panic App. It’s a life saver. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Very helpful with anxiety and falling asleep.

*2018-04-11*

I love this app. I was hesitant when my wife recommended it but it works quite well. I mainly use it to slow my brain down (ADD/Autism) so I can sleep. 

I think I’ve only made it to the end of the sleep induction once without passing out, and that was a combination of my ADD meds and caffeine. 

Even in the morning if I’m super tired I’ll use the waking induction if I have time to zen out for half an hour before getting up feeling much more rested.

### 5/5 — I'd be lost without him

*2016-06-30, version 8.32*

Best hypnosis apps ever! I have 6 or 7 downloaded. And everyone of them is amazing! Thank you Andrew Johnson!!!!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2016-02-17*

I have many of Andrew's apps & they are all fantastic!! I also follow Andrew on Facebook & his competitions & quotes are great. Highly recommend to everyone.
******my don't panic app isn't working. Please help!!

### 5/5 — Great application!!! Helps to reduce anxiety and panic attack!!

*2016-01-22, version 8.32*

I love this app the voice of Andrew is so helpful!! Thanks

### 5/5 — Zzzzzz

*2016-01-14*

I woke in the night, played a track, went to sleep in about 5 minutes. I'm moving and started a new job so I'm a bit stressed. Probably why I couldn't go back to sleep but played a track on this app and it relaxed me to sleep! I use it every night.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2015-12-05*

This was fantastic to quell my feelings of panic that I have been experiencing. I am very hopeful that by listening daily I can regain my normality.

### 5/5 — My go to for panic attacks.

*2015-10-16, version 8.32*

I can honestly say that this app is my goto when I feel a panic attack coming on. Andrew's voice and the calming of my mind and body is such a help.

### 5/5 — Don't panic by Andrew Johnson

*2015-06-13*

Very helpful for anxiety. A joy to listen to.

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