Rootd vs PetRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rootd
This app offers immediate relief for panic attacks and anxiety through guided exercises, lessons, and a panic button. It helps users understand their anxiety triggers and provides tools for long-term management and calm.
- Panic attack SOS button
- Guided deep breathing exercises
- Anxiety journal and trigger identification
- Soothing visualizations and nature sounds
- Sleep aids like white noise and stories
- Emergency contact feature
- Progress tracking and stats
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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 of Use (EULA): https://www.rootd.io/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rootd.io/privacy-policy
PetRunner
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PetRunner: Every Step is a Quest for Treasure—Become a Health Adventurer! Imagine ditching the dull grind of running for an epic "open-world exploration" game! Download the app and dive into a virtual map full of surprises. Every stretch you run feels like a treasure hunter scavenging for loot—dynamically adjusting difficulty based on your fitness level and physical condition, so each step is a unique thrill. Every resource you collect matters: your adorable pet is starving and waiting for you to bring back goodies to feed it. Feeling too lazy to move? Your little buddy's hungry tummy will nudge you to get going! Have fun while shedding up to 20 pounds—more engaging, more disciplined. What are you waiting for? Turn running into a playful adventure, stick with it effortlessly, and start your joyful run! Key Features: Smart Run Phase Planning Estimates your fatigue and limits based on current intensity, heart rate, step cadence, and more. Assesses your state and dynamically tweaks the intensity of upcoming run phases. Each phase comes with resource rewards to motivate you, and you can even redeem them for real-life products. Intelligent Fartlek running game for smart, varied workouts. Long-Term Physiological Tracking Evaluates your exercise volume over time and adjusts resource consumption rates accordingly. Protects every run by preventing overexertion, with smart scheduling for deload days, training days, and recovery days. No forced check-ins—instead, resource shortages create a gentle urgency to plan your runs freely. Comprehensive, science-backed data analysis that turns every drop of sweat into proof of your progress. Important Notices: PetRunner is an entertaining and supportive running tool app that provides run suggestions, gamified incentives (like smart phase planning, dynamic intensity adjustments, and resource collection), and physiological tracking (such as fatigue assessments, heart rate monitoring, and long-term exercise analysis) based on user-input data. All features (e.g., Fartlek running games, resource consumption tweaks, and scheduling suggestions) are general guidance aimed at boosting running fun and self-discipline—they are not personalized medical, fitness, or nutritional advice. We are not healthcare professionals, and this app does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any diseases or health issues. When using this app, you must assess your own health, fitness level, and environmental safety (e.g., road conditions, weather). We recommend consulting a qualified doctor or fitness expert before use, especially if you have a medical history, cardiovascular issues, joint injuries, or other health concerns. The company and its affiliates are not liable for any personal injuries, property damage, health problems, or other negative outcomes (e.g., fatigue, injury, or dehydration from overexertion) resulting from app use. You agree to assume all risks and acknowledge that the app's suggestions (e.g., intensity adjustments or recovery day scheduling) do not guarantee safety or results. This app offers no express or implied warranties, including but not limited to fitness outcomes (e.g., weight loss or energy boosts), the real value of reward redemptions, or safety assurances. User feedback data (e.g., "shed 20 pounds") is based on individual cases and does not represent results for everyone. We reserve the right to update or modify app features at any time without liability for any resulting issues. PetRunner is the only official version available on the App Store. Any similar or deliberately imitative apps claiming to be PetRunner are not developed by our team—thank you for supporting the originals!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PetRunner at none against Rootd's shown. Rootd's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Rootd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PetRunner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rootd ships an update every 5 days, PetRunner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rootd | PetRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simply Rooted Media Inc. | OrdoEden Co.,Ltd. |
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
PetRunner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rootd
- Chat With Ron$2.991 Month
- Rootd Full Access Monthly$6.991 Month
- Rootd Full Access Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Unlimited Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access 6 Months$34.996 Months
- Rootd Full Access Yearly$59.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly$79.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
PetRunner
- Season Plan$6.993 Months
- 年度计划$9.991 Year
- 永久订阅$14.99









