Comparison

Rootd vs NightClear

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 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
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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: https://www.rootd.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.rootd.io/privacy-policy

About

NightClear

Features
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Can't sleep because your mind won't stop racing? NightClear is not another meditation app. It's a structured toolkit that stops the mental loops keeping you up — and catches you when panic strikes. Using AI, CBT-inspired techniques, and clinically-backed grounding tools, NightClear helps you go from spiraling to sleeping in minutes. ——— NEW: INSTANT CALM TOOLKIT ——— QUICK CALM — SOS FOR PANIC MOMENTS Feeling overwhelmed right now? Tap the SOS button, pick what you're feeling, and get an instant comfort message with a recommended grounding tool. No sign-up. No paywall. Just help, right now. GROUNDING TOOLKIT — 5 PHYSICAL TOOLS When your body is in fight-or-flight, thinking won't help. Physical action will. • Ice Hold — Grip something cold for 60 seconds. The shock resets your nervous system. • Slow Breathing — 3 guided patterns (Slow, Box, 4-7-8) with visual pacers. • Warm Comfort — Place warmth on your body and let your muscles unclench. • Body Scan — Move through 6 body regions, releasing tension one area at a time. • 5-4-3-2-1 Senses — Reconnect with reality through your five senses. All grounding tools are completely free with unlimited use. ——— CORE: 5-MINUTE CLEAR ——— HOW IT WORKS 1. DUMP YOUR THOUGHTS Type what's on your mind. No judgment, no one else will see it. Just let it all out. 2. AI ANALYSIS Our AI breaks down your anxiety: What's really bothering you? What can you control? What's outside your control? 3. ONE SMALL STEP Get a personalized "Micro-Action" for tomorrow — concrete, doable in 5 minutes, no overwhelm. 4. BREATHE & CLOSE End with a guided breathing exercise and see your anxiety score drop. Close the day with intention. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Analysis — Instantly understand the root cause and structure of your stress • Night Anxiety Index (NAI) — Track your mental load with a professional anxiety score • Micro-Actions — One actionable step per session, designed to create forward momentum • Trends & Insights — Visualize your anxiety patterns, grounding tool usage, and progress over time • Privacy First — Your thoughts stay on your device • Dark Mode Only — Designed for bedtime, easy on your eyes • Session History — Review all past sessions with full details DESIGNED FOR NIGHT — AND FOR RIGHT NOW NightClear is intentionally minimal. No social features. No gamification. No endless content. Just a 5-minute ritual to clear your mind before sleep — and a panic button for when anxiety can't wait until bedtime. Stop scrolling. Stop worrying. Start sleeping. NIGHTCLEAR PRO SUBSCRIPTION NightClear offers a free tier with limited weekly Clear sessions and unlimited access to all grounding tools. Upgrade to NightClear Pro for unlimited AI analysis: • NightClear Pro Monthly — Unlimited sessions, billed monthly • NightClear Pro Yearly — Unlimited sessions, billed annually at a discounted rate Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://alithink.github.io/NightClear/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://alithink.github.io/NightClear/privacy.html

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
NightClear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NightClear at none against Rootd's shown. Rootd's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NightClear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update weekly, NightClear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rootd versus NightClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdNightClear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.龙 李

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

NightClear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Rootd

Subscriptions10
  • Chat With Ron$2.991 Month
  • Rootd Full Access Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Rootd Full Access 6 Months$34.996 Months
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly$59.991 Year
  • 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Rootd Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rootd Lifetime Full Access$179.99
2 purchases

NightClear

Subscriptions2
  • NightClear Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • NightClear Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NightClear free?
NightClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rootd or NightClear have ads?
Rootd shows ads; NightClear does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or NightClear?
Rootd ships an update weekly, and NightClear every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 21, 2026 and NightClear on September 25, 2026.

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