# Welzijnsbuddy: Calm & Anxiety — Stress and panic support

> Digital companion for panic, anxiety, stress, and mental overload support. (iPhone/iPad app by Bryan Trappenberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welzijnsbuddy-calm-and-anxiety/id6755906480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bryan Trappenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779569065)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 27 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English
- Released: 2025-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welzijnsbuddy-calm-and-anxiety/id6755906480/reviews.md

## What is Welzijnsbuddy?

Welzijnsbuddy is a supportive digital companion designed to help you through moments of panic, anxiety, and mental overload. When your thoughts feel overwhelming, Welzijnsbuddy helps you slow down, regain clarity, and feel more grounded anytime, anywhere.

This app is not about “fixing” you. It’s about supporting you, step by step, at your own pace. No pressure. No judgment.

What Welzijnsbuddy helps you with:
• Calming panic and anxiety in the moment
• Reducing stress and mental overwhelm
• Breathing and grounding exercises
• A safe space to pause and reset
• Gentle, human-centered support

Welzijnsbuddy is designed as supportive guidance and does not replace professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Terms of Service:
https://welzijnsbuddy.nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden

Privacy Policy:
https://welzijnsbuddy.nl/privacyverklaring

## Key features

- Calming panic and anxiety
- Reducing stress and overwhelm
- Breathing exercises
- Grounding exercises
- Safe space to pause
- Gentle, human-centered support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Jaarlijks | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Maandelijks | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welzijnsbuddy-calm-and-anxiety/id6755906480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mental health support

*2026-01-11*

A supportive app for mental health and emotional balance.

### 5/5 — Paniek & ademhaling

*2026-01-10*

Deze app helpt me bij paniek en angst door rustier ademhalingsoefeningen. Het brengt me snel weer rust.

### 5/5 — Breathing exercises

*2026-01-09*

The breathing exercises help me slow down and relax during anxious moments.

### 5/5 — Veilig & privé

*2026-01-09*

Het voelt goed dat deze app mijn privacy respecteert. Dat geeft extra vertrouwen.

### 5/5 — Everyday calm

*2026-01-09*

This app helps me find calm during busy and stressful days.

### 5/5 — Gentle support

*2026-01-09*

It offers gentle support without pressure, which I really appreciate.

### 5/5 — Mental wellbeing

*2026-01-08*

A great app for mental health and emotional support.

### 5/5 — Angst ondersteuning

*2026-01-08*

Bij angstklachten geeft deze app duidelijke en rustige ondersteuning.

### 5/5 — Stress relief

*2026-01-08*

I use this app for stress relief when I feel overwhelmed.

### 5/5 — Stress relief

*2026-01-08*

I use this app for stress relief when my mind feels overwhelmed.

## Frequently asked questions about Welzijnsbuddy

### What does Welzijnsbuddy do?

Welzijnsbuddy is a supportive digital companion designed to help users through moments of panic, anxiety, and mental overload. It assists in slowing down, regaining clarity, and feeling more grounded with gentle, human-centered guidance.

### What are the key features of Welzijnsbuddy?

Key features include calming panic and anxiety in the moment, reducing stress and mental overwhelm, providing breathing and grounding exercises, offering a safe space to pause and reset, and delivering gentle, human-centered support.

### Is Welzijnsbuddy free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. Specific details about what these purchases entail are not provided in the description.

### What is Welzijnsbuddy not intended for?

Welzijnsbuddy is designed as supportive guidance and does not replace professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, it is recommended to seek help from a qualified professional.

### Who is Welzijnsbuddy designed for?

This app is for individuals who are experiencing moments of panic, anxiety, and mental overload. It is intended to provide support at your own pace, without pressure or judgment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-01-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements:
- AI Insights now correctly require recent diary entries
- Fixed rare crash with Sign in with Apple
- Improved scrolling performance
- Better memory management

### 1.4 — 2025-12-29

NEW: AI Insights (Premium)
Introducing personalized AI-powered reflections based on your mood diary!

- Get weekly overviews of your wellbeing journey
- Discover patterns in your mood and emotions
- Receive gentle, encouraging suggestions
- See your progress toward unlocking insights

Improvements
- Deleted entries now instantly update across all views
- Better database synchronization
- Enhanced performance for AI features

Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where deleted entries remained visible in the calendar
- Fixed date parsing errors when loading insights

### 1.3 — 2025-12-27

bug fixes and language fix

### 1.2 — 2025-12-22

What's New

Improved Apple ID login
- Signing in with Apple ID now works more smoothly - you go directly into the app without unnecessary welcome screens

Enhanced Profile Settings
- You can now manually enter and save your name and age in "You" settings
- New "Done" button above the keyboard for easier input

Privacy & Data Management
- Chat messages are now only kept in memory (not stored on servers)
- "Clear local cache" now also clears your chat history
- "Delete chat data" option for clearing only your conversations

Bug Fixes
- Keyboard now closes correctly after entering data
- Improved stability when saving profile information

### 1.1 — 2025-12-16

Stability improvements
Bug fixes

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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 2026-07-17.*