# Rootd vs The MiCBT Guide

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.

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.

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.

Rootd ships an update weekly, The MiCBT Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | The MiCBT Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-micbt-guide/id1601814003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [The MiCBT Institute Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561565307) |

## 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


### The MiCBT Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-micbt-guide/id1601814003)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Plan | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 23, 2026 and The MiCBT Guide on October 11, 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.*