Comparison

Rootd vs Square Breather+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rootd

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
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** Editor's Choice ** — Apple ** App of the Day ** — Apple ** Approved for privacy, security, clinical assurance, and safety ** — DHAF & ORCHA Rootd is anxiety and panic attack relief in your pocket. Award-winning, scientifically validated, female led and seen in Women's Health, Time Magazine, Healthline and more. With millions of users worldwide, Rootd is the go-to app for anxiety & panic attacks for more and more people each day. “I’ve suffered from panic attacks for almost 10 years. I’ve done CBT, medication, meditation, but nothing helped me in the moment when that panic attack hit, until I downloaded Rootd. Rootd makes it feel like someone is with me, even when I’m alone. I owe my continued stability to this simple genius app. It's a MUST for all who are facing the same type of war.” RainyNally Understand, and overcome anxiety & panic attacks with Rootd’s therapist-approved panic button, guided deep breathing, anxiety journal, soothing visualizations, stats page, emergency contact, and lessons. We set out to build Rootd after suffering from panic attacks and anxiety for several years. The only help we could find was either too expensive, ineffective, or poorly designed. Our mission is to help others find accessible relief from their panic and anxiety, and to end the stigma against those affected. Finally, an app for conquering panic attacks and anxiety that blends a guided process for both immediate and long term relief, with clean and engaging design. Rootd’s core features and content include: THE ROOTR, PANIC ATTACK SOS BUTTON A panic button to bring a swift end to panic attacks based on the latest techniques in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). LESSONS Find some peace of mind by learning about where anxiety comes from, how our bodies and minds experience panic attacks, and why this all might be happening to you. BREATHE The perfect tool to practice deep breathing daily and find calm during times of stress. JOURNAL Track and identify moods, habits, and subconscious triggers of anxiety and panic attacks. VISUALIZE Guided body scans, visualizations, ASMR, and nature sounds to get rooted when feeling anxious. SLEEP White noise, ASMR, sleep stories, relaxing sounds, and music for you to gain calm and sleep deeply. EMERGENCY CONTACT For when you need to hear a friendly voice, you can immediately call a friend, family member, or nearby help center directly from the app. PERSONAL STATS Take pride in your healing progress and gain appreciation for how far you’ve come. To continue your journey, you can upgrade to unlock Full Access to Rootd, including: MORE LESSONS Learn changes you can make and exercises you can perform to guide you through the remainder of the journey to lifelong relief and to living panic attack free. Rootd saves your Breathe, Visualize, and Sleep sessions to your Apple Health app. Subscription Pricing and Terms Get full access to all Rootd's content and features by purchasing a monthly or yearly auto-renewing Full Access subscription. Or get lifetime full access for a one-time payment. Pricing may vary by country. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your Rootd subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off any time from your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. “I appreciate the simple, factual, and yet caring approach of Rootd that makes it an inviting, interesting, and easy to use tool. I endorse this for individuals looking for support and tools for managing anxiety and panic attacks.” Wendy Marion-Orienti - Licensed PRH counsellor Terms: https://www.rootd.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.rootd.io/privacy-policy

About

Square Breather+

This app provides guided breathing exercises to help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. It offers a variety of techniques suitable for different needs, from pre-sleep relaxation to quick centering during a busy day.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Stress and anxiety reduction
  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Enhanced sleep quality
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Overall mental and physical well-being
Features
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# Square Breather: Your Personal Breathing Coach Welcome to the newly updated Square Breather app – your gateway to tranquility and improved well-being through the power of controlled breathing. This latest version transforms your favorite breathing companion into a comprehensive wellness tool, offering a variety of exercises to suit your needs. ## Why Square Breather? In our fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become unwelcome companions in many people's lives. Square Breather offers a simple yet powerful solution. By focusing on your breath, you can: - Reduce stress and anxiety - Improve focus and concentration - Enhance sleep quality - Lower blood pressure - Boost overall mental and physical well-being Whether you're a busy professional looking to decompress after a long day, an athlete aiming to improve performance, or anyone seeking a moment of calm in their daily routine, Square Breather has something for you. ## Perfect For: - Stress management - Anxiety relief - Pre-sleep relaxation - Focus enhancement before important tasks - Quick recentering during a busy day - Meditation beginners looking for structure ## Our Commitment At Square Breather, we're dedicated to your well-being. We regularly update our app based on user feedback and the latest research in breathing techniques and stress management. Your journey to better health through better breathing starts here. Download Square Breather today and take the first step towards a calmer, more centered you. Remember, a few minutes of focused breathing each day can lead to a lifetime of improved well-being. Breathe easy, live better with Square Breather – your pocket-sized path to peace.

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
Square Breather+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rootd at 4.8 against Square Breather+'s 4.0. Rootd also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and ratings volume (11K vs 6). Square Breather+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Square Breather+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rootd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 40% of Square Breather+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update weekly, Square Breather+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rootd versus Square Breather+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdSquare Breather+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.Rakesh Pittamandalam Venkata

Customer experience

Rootd

All ratings10,537 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.5%

Square Breather+

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Rootd

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Square Breather+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Rootd

Subscriptions10
  • Chat With Ron$2.991 Month
  • Rootd Full Access Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Rootd Full Access 6 Months$34.996 Months
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly$59.991 Year
  • 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rootd Lifetime Full Access$179.99
None

Square Breather+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Square Breather+ free?
Square Breather+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rootd or Square Breather+?
Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Square Breather+ averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Rootd or Square Breather+ have ads?
Both Rootd and Square Breather+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or Square Breather+?
Rootd ships an update weekly, and Square Breather+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 27, 2026 and Square Breather+ on October 24, 2026.

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