# Rootd vs TeenEase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TeenEase at none against Rootd's 12. TeenEase also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Rootd's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TeenEase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rootd against 4.7 for TeenEase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 100% of TeenEase's.

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, TeenEase every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | TeenEase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teenease/id1528862607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [Stan Makarskyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528862609) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootd

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

This app offers immediate relief for panic attacks and anxiety through guided exercises, lessons, and a panic button. It helps users understand and manage their anxiety with tools like deep breathing, journaling, and soothing visualizations. The app also includes features for sleep and emergency contact, with options to unlock more content through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Panic attack SOS button, Guided deep breathing exercises, Anxiety journal and mood tracking, Soothing visualizations and nature sounds, Sleep aids with white noise and stories, Emergency contact feature, Personal progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat With Ron | $2.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $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


### TeenEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teenease/id1528862607)

This app offers guided breathing exercises with engaging visual graphics and customizable "safe spaces" for moments of calm. It also provides access to mental health hotlines for professional support.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises with visual graphics, Customizable "safe space" creation, Variety of breathing graphic designs and speeds, In-app access to mental health hotlines, Customizable scenery, sounds, and text for safe spaces

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is TeenEase free?

TeenEase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TeenEase averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Rootd or TeenEase have ads?

Rootd shows ads; TeenEase does not.

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

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and TeenEase every 10 days. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 31, 2026 and TeenEase on October 24, 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.*