Comparison

Rootd vs EPDS

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

EPDS

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EPDS-Inuktitut is a culturally adapted and validated mobile screening application designed to support healthcare providers and patients in completing the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in Inuktitut. The application provides a structured and accessible way for individuals to complete the screening assessment while ensuring that results can be reviewed by healthcare professionals in a clear and organized format. This application was developed to support the delivery of perinatal mental health screening in for Inuit patients from Nunavik where Inuktitut is widely spoken. The app presents culturally adapted and validated questionnaire content with regional dialect options, allowing patients to complete the screening in the dialect most familiar to them. Key Features Dialect Selection Users can select between supported Inuktitut dialects spoken in Nunavik before starting the screening. This ensures that the questionnaire is presented in the appropriate language variant for the user’s region. Guided Screening Process The application presents the 12-item EPDS-Inuktitut questionnaire in a clear, step-by-step format. Each question is displayed individually to help users focus on one response at a time while progressing through the assessment. 12-Question Screening Survey The screening includes the translated versions of the original 10 EPDS questions along with two additional culturally specific questions pertaining to social aspects of how perinatal depression is expressed by Inuit women. Users select one response for each question before moving to the next. Audio Playback Support Audio playback options allow users to listen to the introduction and screening questions in Inuktitut. This feature improves accessibility and supports users who prefer listening to the questions in their mother tongue rather than reading them in either Inuktitut syllabics, roman orthography or the English back translation. Progress Tracking The application displays the current question number and overall progress so users know where they are in the screening process. Automated Score Calculation After completing the screening questions, the system automatically calculates the total score based on the questionnaire responses. Both the standard EPDS score and extended screening score are displayed. Risk Level Classification Results are categorized into clinically recognized risk levels (Low, Moderate, or High) based on the standard EPDS scoring guidelines. This provides healthcare providers with a quick overview of the screening outcome. Detailed Response Review Healthcare providers can review a full breakdown of each question, the selected response, and the corresponding score to support clinical evaluation. Patient Information Recording Healthcare staff can enter identifying details such as patient name and assessment date to associate the results with the appropriate individual. Clinical Notes Support Providers can add or edit clinical notes related to the screening results. These notes help document observations, follow-up actions, or additional context related to the assessment. Clear Completion Workflow Once the survey is finished, the application confirms completion and allows the device to be returned to the healthcare provider for review. Important Notice EPDS-Inuktitut is a screening tool intended to assist healthcare professionals in identifying possible signs of perinatal depression. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace professional medical assessment. Individuals who receive elevated scores should consult a qualified healthcare professional for further evaluation and support.

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPDS at none against Rootd's 10. EPDS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Rootd's advantage is device support. On price 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. EPDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rootd versus EPDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdEPDS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INC.

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

EPDS

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
None

EPDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPDS free?
EPDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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