# Rootd vs Bia

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rootd at freemium against Bia's subscription. Rootd also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 24). Bia's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bia sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rootd against 4.7 for Bia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bia's.

Rootd ships an update weekly, Bia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Bia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews)** | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bia/id6740422896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 150 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [MyTherapy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789888469) |

## 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


### Bia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bia/id6740422896)

This interactive tool guides users through a step-by-step process to understand and overcome phobias. It utilizes proven therapeutic techniques and offers tailored versions for adults and children, with options to connect with a therapist.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step phobia overcoming guidance, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods, Tailored versions for adults and kids, Therapist connection option, Parental resources

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bia free?

Bia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Bia?

Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bia averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Rootd or Bia have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Bia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or Bia?

Rootd ships an update weekly, and Bia every 2 months. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bia on October 24, 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.*