# Rootd vs OfflineDay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OfflineDay at none against Rootd's 11. OfflineDay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Rootd's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OfflineDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rootd against 4.8 for OfflineDay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of OfflineDay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | OfflineDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlineday/id6744646576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) |

## 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


### OfflineDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offlineday/id6744646576)

This app guides users through monthly 24-hour digital detox retreats to foster presence and resilience. It offers tools like a countdown timer and community challenges to help users intentionally disconnect and build healthier technology habits.

**Highlights:** Monthly 24-hour offline retreats, Live countdown and reminders, Comprehensive offline guides, Custom offline timer for accountability, 30+ community offline challenges, Visual progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is OfflineDay free?

OfflineDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Rootd and OfflineDay are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Rootd or OfflineDay have ads?

Rootd shows ads; OfflineDay does not.

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

Rootd ships an update weekly, and OfflineDay weekly. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 18, 2026 and OfflineDay on October 8, 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.*