Comparison

Rootd vs HereHear Wellness

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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 of Use (EULA): https://www.rootd.io/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rootd.io/privacy-policy

About

HereHear Wellness

Engage in empathetic voice conversations to explore your inner world and foster self-awareness. This app offers personalized reflection support, voice-based mood tracking, and stress management tools in a private and secure environment.

Highlights
  • Empathetic voice conversation
  • Personalized self-reflection
  • Voice-based mood tracking
  • Stress management tools
  • Digital self-discovery diary
  • Private and secure AI experience
Features
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HereHear: Supporting Your Wellness & Self-Growth Talk to YoYo freely, gain insights into your inner world, and build greater self-awareness to support your personal growth. Key Features • Empathetic Voice Conversation & Companionship Talk freely about your day, feelings, or worries. YoYo offers a warm, non-judgmental presence and provides encouragement for your daily life. • Personalized Self-Reflection Support The AI observes your communication style and preferences, offering suggestions to support your journey toward self-growth, resilience, and general well-being. • Voice-based Mood Tracking & Insight Utilizing advanced voice-tone and semantic analysis, YoYo helps you understand your emotions beyond words and track your emotional states through weekly, monthly, or seasonal reports, fostering greater self-awareness. • Stress Management & Relaxation Tools Feeling overwhelmed or on the edge? Reach for quick-calm audio and guidance that brings relief within minutes, designed to help you regain control, ease stress, and steady your emotions in moments of urgency. • Digital Self-Discovery & Growth Diary Record and revisit your feelings and thoughts privately. The AI-generated summary within the diary helps you reflect on your mood history, making it easier to notice emotional trends and track your long-term well-being. • Private & Secure AI Experience We prioritize your privacy. All conversations and recordings are confidential, encrypted, and secure. No tracking, no ads, and no third-party sharing of your private data. Perfect For - Anyone seeking a non-judgmental and supportive listener. - Individuals looking to manage everyday stress and practice self-care. - Those who are under high stress and are seeking a consistent outlet for emotional release. - Users who want a secure, digital space to journal and track mood trends. - Individuals interested in self-development and exploring AI technology for wellness. Precautions: When you use this service, you agree to the following terms provided by our company. The information and materials contained in the application are for general information, education and reference purposes only. Such information and materials are not intended to be used as and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Your doctor/health care provider should be consulted regarding your individual health needs. Unless otherwise specified, your login and/or use of the application does not constitute any other contractual relationship or any patient relationship between you and Bamboo Technology, and Bamboo Technology has no obligation to follow up or contact you. Privacy and Personal Data Protection Notice and Consent: https://www.bamboodd.com/article/Privacy_and_Personal_Data_Protection_Notice_and_Consent Terms of Use: https://www.bamboodd.com/article/Here_Hear:_3D_Virtual_Therapist_YangYang_APP_Terms_of_Use Medical Disclaimer: https://www.bamboodd.com/article/%E9%86%AB%E7%99%82%E5%85%8D%E8%B2%AC%E6%A2%9D%E6%AC%BE

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
HereHear Wellness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rootd at 4.8 against HereHear Wellness's 3.0. Rootd also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). HereHear Wellness's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HereHear Wellness sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 3.0. 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 65% of HereHear Wellness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, HereHear Wellness every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rootd versus HereHear Wellness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdHereHear Wellness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB327 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.竹謙科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

Rootd

All ratings10,561 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.5%

HereHear Wellness

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative19.2%

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

HereHear Wellness

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rootd

Subscriptions10
  • 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
3 purchases

HereHear Wellness

Subscriptions3
  • 虛擬療癒師服務Pro會員(1個月)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 虛擬療癒師服務Pro會員(3個月)7 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • 虛擬療癒師服務Pro會員(一年)7 Days trial$188.991 Year

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HereHear Wellness free?
HereHear Wellness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rootd or HereHear Wellness?
Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while HereHear Wellness averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rootd or HereHear Wellness have ads?
Rootd shows ads; HereHear Wellness does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or HereHear Wellness?
Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and HereHear Wellness every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on November 5, 2026 and HereHear Wellness on November 4, 2026.

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