Comparison

Rootd vs The MiCBT Guide

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

The MiCBT Guide

This app guides you through a comprehensive Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program. It combines mindfulness techniques with evidence-based strategies to enhance mental well-being, improve self-confidence, and cultivate inner calm. Features include guided meditations, customizable timers, progress trackers, and practice diaries.

Highlights
  • Guided mindfulness meditations
  • Customizable meditation timers
  • Progress trackers
  • Practice diary
  • Evidence-based assessment tools
  • Smart notifications
  • Goal setting
Features
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The MiCBT Guide is designed to assist you through the entire Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program (MiCBT). It is an evidence-based therapy that combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioural strategies researched and supported by clinical psychologists worldwide since 2004. The app provides a comprehensive approach to mental health and personal growth for you to develop, enhance and maintain your overall well-being. The MiCBT Guide provides all you need to improve self-confidence, enhance relationships, and cultivate inner calm and compassion for yourself and others. GUIDED MEDITATIONS One of the key features of the MiCBT Guide is the inclusion of the complete set of guided mindfulness meditation techniques traditionally used in one of the distinguished Burmese Vipassana traditions. These time-honoured methods help reduce suffering through the gain of profound wisdom. CUSTOMISED TIMERS Customised timers for meditation allow you to personalise your meditation sessions according to your preferences by setting the duration and intervals that suit you best. This feature helps you establish a meditation practice that fits your preference in the long term when you may prefer practising in silence. PROGRESS TRACKERS Another important feature of the MiCBT Guide is the inclusion of progress trackers designed to help you monitor your progress and see how your well-being is improving over time. PRACTICE DIARY Another useful aspect of the MiCBT Guide is the practice diary, which enables you to track your mindfulness practice over time. This tool helps you stay motivated and engaged in your journey towards better mental health. EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS The app is equipped with evidence-based tools and measures, such as the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Mindfulness-based Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES-R), Equanimity Scale-16 (ES-16), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). These automated measures produce excellent graphs to show reduced symptoms and improved abilities, such as emotion regulation, decreased avoidance and improved communication skills. They are industry-standard measurements that help you pinpoint areas for improvement and track how well you are managing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. By understanding your patterns, you can make positive adjustments to support your overall well-being. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Smart notifications are another helpful feature of the MiCBT Guide. They remind you of your meditation sessions and encourage you to stay consistent in your mindfulness practice. This function helps you stay on track with your goals and establish a regular meditation routine. GOAL SETTING Goal setting is integrated into the app to help you set specific, achievable goals for your well-being and keep track of how you’re doing. By setting clear targets and checking your progress, you can stay on track and motivated in your personal growth journey. WEEKLY READINGS Weekly readings provide ongoing support and inspiration during the program, providing you with a valuable psycho-educational resource to deepen your understanding of mindfulness practice and enhance insight into your thoughts and emotions. The audio option for the weekly readings is a convenient feature for people who don’t have time to read, as well as for those who have difficulty reading. VIDEO SUPPORT Video support from Dr. Bruno Cayoun, the creator of MiCBT, provides motivation and expert guidance on mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural techniques. With Dr. Cayoun's expertise and insight, you can enhance your practice and deepen your understanding of the principles behind MiCBT. We offer three subscription options to access the full MiCBT Guide: Monthly, 6-Monthly, and Yearly. Subscription will be renewed within 24 hours before the end of each period at the rate of your selected plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
The MiCBT Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rootd at 82% against The MiCBT Guide's 0%. Rootd also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). The MiCBT Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and The MiCBT Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rootd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of The MiCBT Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update weekly, The MiCBT Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rootd versus The MiCBT Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdThe MiCBT Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.The MiCBT Institute Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Rootd

All ratings10,535 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews555 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.3%

The MiCBT Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

The MiCBT Guide

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
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  • 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
3 purchases

The MiCBT Guide

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Plan$8.991 Month
  • 6 Months Plan$24.996 Months
  • 12 Months Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The MiCBT Guide free?
The MiCBT Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rootd or The MiCBT Guide?
Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while The MiCBT Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rootd or The MiCBT Guide have ads?
Rootd shows ads; The MiCBT Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or The MiCBT Guide?
Rootd ships an update weekly, and The MiCBT Guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 22, 2026 and The MiCBT Guide on October 11, 2026.

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