# Rootd vs Ground5

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rootd at weekly against Ground5's every 2 months. Rootd also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 4). Ground5's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads 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 Ground5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ground5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 point the same way: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ground5's.

Rootd ships an update weekly, Ground5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Ground5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground5-panic-attack-help/id6758569836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [Shantanu Sarkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943487) |

## 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


### Ground5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground5-panic-attack-help/id6758569836)

This app guides you through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to help manage anxiety and panic. It offers a simple, one-tap start with no login required, using soft visuals and breathing pauses to bring you back to the present moment.

**Highlights:** 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, One-tap start, No login or setup required, Offline functionality, Soft visuals and gentle vibrations, Breathing pauses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ground5 Adfree | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is Ground5 free?

Ground5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Ground5?

Ground5 is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Ground5 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Rootd or Ground5 have ads?

Both Rootd and Ground5 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or Ground5?

Rootd ships an update weekly, and Ground5 every 2 months. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ground5 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.*