# Rootd vs Worrydolls

The clearest difference is ads: Worrydolls at none against Rootd's shown. Rootd's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Worrydolls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rootd against 4.8 for Worrydolls. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 89% of Worrydolls's.

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, Worrydolls every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Worrydolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [Peter Wieben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090734) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369)

This app offers immediate and long-term relief from anxiety and panic attacks. It provides tools like a panic button, guided breathing, journaling, and educational lessons to help users understand and overcome their anxiety. Features also include soothing visualizations, sleep aids, and an emergency contact option.

**Highlights:** Panic attack SOS button, Guided deep breathing exercises, Anxiety journaling, Soothing visualizations, Educational lessons on anxiety, Sleep aids and relaxing sounds, Emergency contact feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat With Ron | $2.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Lifetime Full Access | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Helps with anxiety and panic attacks
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful breathing and relaxation exercises
- 📚 Informative lessons on understanding anxiety
- 🆓 Provides helpful free features
- 🔒 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🐛 Some technical issues like app crashes
- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for full access
- 🤖 Voice/audio quality could be improved
- 🤔 Certain features not always reliable during panic attacks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Certain features not functioning as expected
- Syncing/login issues with paid subscriptions

**Requested features**

- More free content and exercises
- Ability to customize/personalize the app
- Integration with wearables or smart home devices
- Expanded journaling and mood tracking capabilities
- Games or interactive elements to distract during anxiety


### Worrydolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794)

This app provides a digital worry doll to help you manage anxiety and stress. Share your worries with the doll, track them over time, and find a sense of calm by revisiting past concerns.

**Highlights:** Digital worry doll companion, Share worries with the doll, Track worries over time, Journaling for anxiety, Review past worries, Sense of calm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Mode | $4.99 | per month |
| Magic Mode - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Magic Mode One Time Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for anxiety and stress relief
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 💡 Unique concept of 'worry dolls'
- 👍 Provides a space to vent and get thoughts out
- 👍 Allows reflecting on past worries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Limited character count for expressing worries
- 🐛 App freezes when reaching character limit
- 🐛 Inability to edit or delete past worries
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when locking/unlocking the app
- 🔇 Lack of customization options for worry dolls

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when reaching character limit
- Inconsistent behavior with locking/unlocking the app

**Requested features**

- Remove character limit for writing worries
- Add ability to edit, delete, or organize past worries
- Implement more customization options for worry dolls
- Incorporate AI-powered responses or advice from dolls
- Add sorting/filtering options for past worries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Worrydolls free?

Worrydolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Worrydolls?

Rootd and Worrydolls are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 15K ratings respectively.

### Do Rootd or Worrydolls have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Worrydolls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or Worrydolls?

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and Worrydolls every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 16, 2026 and Worrydolls on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*