# Rootd vs Serenity Engine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serenity Engine at none against Rootd's 11. Serenity Engine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Rootd's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Serenity Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Serenity Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-engine/id6758733840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [ANDREW BRODIE LANDRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874662777) |

## 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


### Serenity Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-engine/id6758733840)

Create immersive ambient soundscapes for focus, relaxation, and sleep. Features curated sound presets, binaural beats for brainwave tuning, and a gentle sleep timer. Enjoy a beautiful visualizer and a distraction-free, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Curated ambient soundscapes, Binaural beats for brainwave tuning, Focus, Relax, and Sleep modes, Customizable sleep timer, Real-time audio visualizer, Minimalist, ad-free interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is Serenity Engine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Serenity Engine?

Serenity Engine is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Serenity Engine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rootd or Serenity Engine have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Serenity Engine does not.

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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.*