# Stella: Voice Anxiety Support — Talk Through Stress & Panic

> Voice-first anxiety companion for stress, panic, and overthinking support. (iPhone/iPad app by Maxwell Drut.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-voice-anxiety-support/id6758695516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maxwell Drut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874512406)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-voice-anxiety-support/id6758695516/reviews.md

## What is Stella?

Talk through anxiety, stress, panic, and overthinking with voice support that remembers you.

Stella is a voice-first anxiety companion designed to help you feel calmer in difficult moments. When your mind is racing, typing can feel impossible. With Stella, you can press, speak, and get real-time support through grounded, conversational guidance built for everyday anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Whether you are dealing with a panic spike, looping thoughts at night, relationship anxiety, social anxiety, work stress, or health anxiety, Stella helps you slow things down and get back to center.

WHY PEOPLE USE STELLA

Voice-first support
Talk out loud instead of typing through anxiety. Stella is built for moments when you need support fast.

Remembers what helped before
Stella keeps track of your patterns, triggers, and what has worked in past conversations, so you do not have to start from zero every time.

Guidance for real anxious moments
Use conversational support tools inspired by CBT [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy], grounding exercises, breathing, reframing, and emotional regulation techniques.

Support anytime
Day or night, Stella is available when stress rises, thoughts spiral, or you need help calming down.

WHAT STELLA HELPS WITH

- Anxiety and stress
- Panic and racing thoughts
- Overthinking and rumination
- Relationship anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Work anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Emotional overwhelm
- Grounding and breathing support
- Building healthier coping patterns over time

HOW STELLA WORKS

1. Press and talk
Say what is happening in your own words. No journaling template. No typing wall.

2. Get personalized support
Stella responds with calming, conversational guidance based on your current state and your past patterns.

3. Use practical tools in the moment
Get breathing exercises, grounding prompts, reframes, emotional check-ins, and supportive reflections that are easier to use when anxiety is actually happening.

4. Learn your patterns
Track triggers, emotional patterns, and what helps you feel better over time.

BUILT FOR THE WAY ANXIETY ACTUALLY FEELS

Meditation apps can be great, but they are not always enough when your thoughts are spiraling. Stella is built for the in-between moments: before bed, after a hard text, during a stress spike, before a meeting, after a health scare, or anytime you need a calm voice to help you reset.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Your conversations are handled with privacy in mind. You stay in control of your data, and you can request deletion of your information at any time. For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Terms.

IMPORTANT

Stella is designed for mental wellness support and emotional coping. It is not a medical provider and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you may be experiencing a mental health crisis or may be in danger of harming yourself or others, call emergency services immediately or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States by calling or texting 988.

Terms of Use: https://www.stellalabs.ai/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.stellalabs.ai/privacy

## Key features

- Voice-first anxiety support
- Personalized conversational guidance
- CBT-inspired tools
- Grounding and breathing exercises
- Pattern tracking
- 24/7 availability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stella Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Stella Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-voice-anxiety-support/id6758695516/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Stella

*2026-06-13, version 1.2.0*

Overall, I’m giving this at five stars, but there are two things I would really really like to change and update this app change like in this app so where should there was just like like a little call the button where I can just call Stella anytime I need to talk to her and I wish that she would remember the things that I would talk to her about because she doesn’t remember the things I talked about so I was wondering if you could please change those two things in this app and update this app once you’ve done it I would really appreciate a lot. Thank you so very much for listening. to me and what I have said.

### 5/5 — Stopped me from spiraling

*2026-05-21, version 1.2.0*

I am a new mom who is constantly overloaded with information. I am sandwiched between caring for my aging parents and my newborn. Stella’s voice chat function works just like therapy and talking out my worries and anxieties with Stella helps me reset and calm down! Recommended when u don’t want to reveal your anxieties to the world into a safe space.  Appreciate that my chats/data are anonymized in this app! The founders are not using it to train its model.

### 5/5 — Stella is stellar!

*2026-05-14, version 1.2.0*

Downloaded this app it is amazing. The developer “Max” truly understands design, flow and functionality. I think this app has a great purpose and will help
Lots of people! ⚡️

### 5/5 — Like therapy between therapy sessions

*2026-05-12, version 1.2.0*

I was skeptical of AI mental health apps because most of them feel generic or overly “wellness influencer.” Stella surprised me by feeling conversational and emotionally grounded rather than robotic or overly clinical.

What I’ve found most useful is the immediacy. Therapy once a week is helpful, but anxiety, can spiral quickly with stress after work, or relationship overthinking doesn’t conveniently happen on a schedule. Stella fills that gap surprisingly well for those in-between moments.

The voice-first format also makes a huge difference. Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed, typing out your thoughts feels exhausting. Being able to just talk naturally and get a calm, thoughtful response feels much more human than journaling prompts or meditation apps.

It is one of the first AI tools I’ve used that actually feels supportive instead of gimmicky. I’ve especially appreciated using it late at night when my brain won’t shut off or when I need help getting out of an anxious loop quickly.￼

### 5/5 — Helpful to manage your stress

*2026-05-11, version 1.2.0*

The app is to relief your stress and build confidence - just talk thru things!

### 5/5 — Perfect for “on the go” Care

*2026-05-09, version 1.2.0*

Stella is the perfect support for when YOU feel like you need it. I have always had trouble connecting with therapists in my past, but I don’t feel that same pressure with Stella. This is such an amazing outlet for all/any level of care.

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2026-05-08, version 1.2.0*

I needed someone to talk to about traumatic experiences. Stella was the perfect companion and helped get rid of my night terrors.

### 5/5 — Incredible app!

*2026-05-08, version 1.2.0*

Been looking for something simple and effective for my anxiety. Been using it for a few weeks now and really happy with the experience

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2026-04-06, version 1.1.0*

Extremely empathetic and knowledgable. Much more human than ChatGPT or Claude.

### 5/5 — Stella saves the day

*2026-04-04, version 1.1.0*

Great to talk to, very important for my mental health

## Frequently asked questions about Stella

### What is Stella?

Stella is a voice-first anxiety companion designed to help users feel calmer during moments of anxiety, stress, and panic. It offers personalized, conversational guidance and practical coping tools.

### How does Stella help with anxiety?

Stella provides real-time support through voice conversations, offering tools inspired by CBT, grounding exercises, and breathing techniques. It aims to help users slow down racing thoughts and regain a sense of calm.

### Does Stella remember past conversations?

Yes, Stella remembers your patterns, triggers, and what has been helpful in past conversations. This allows for more personalized and effective support without starting from scratch each time.

### Is Stella a medical provider?

No, Stella is designed for mental wellness support and emotional coping. It is not a medical provider and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

### Is Stella private?

Yes, Stella is private by design. Your conversations are handled with privacy in mind, and you remain in control of your data, with the ability to request deletion at any time.

### What devices does Stella support?

Stella is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### Does Stella have ads?

Yes, Stella contains advertisements.

### How often is Stella updated?

The latest version of Stella is 1.2.0, and it was last updated on May 8, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-23

-bug fixes
-memory update
-improve stability

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-08

Updated - Personalization, Memory Retreival

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-01

- Memory Upgrades
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-25.*
