# Rootd vs GoodSleep

The clearest difference is rating: Rootd at 4.8 against GoodSleep's 4.0. Rootd also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). GoodSleep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GoodSleep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rootd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 94% of GoodSleep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, GoodSleep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | GoodSleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodsleep-brainwave-sleep/id6761592716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 150 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369)

This app offers immediate relief for panic attacks and anxiety through guided exercises, lessons, and a panic button. It helps users understand and manage their anxiety with tools like deep breathing, journaling, and soothing visualizations. The app also includes features for sleep and emergency contact, with options to unlock more content through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Panic attack SOS button, Guided deep breathing exercises, Anxiety journal and mood tracking, Soothing visualizations and nature sounds, Sleep aids with white noise and stories, Emergency contact feature, Personal progress statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat With Ron | $2.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $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


### GoodSleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodsleep-brainwave-sleep/id6761592716)

This app uses brainwave-based audio to help you fall asleep faster, achieve deeper sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. It offers sleep analysis, personalized insights, and gentle alarms to improve your sleep rhythm and overall sleep quality.

**Highlights:** Brainwave sleep aid with binaural beats, Sound mixing for relaxation, Pre-sleep mood and activity logging, Sleep constellation visualization, Sleep debt tracking and recovery suggestions, AI sleep assistant, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Membership | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is GoodSleep free?

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

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

Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while GoodSleep averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rootd or GoodSleep have ads?

Rootd shows ads; GoodSleep does not.

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

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and GoodSleep every 4 days. Most recently, Rootd was updated on November 2, 2026 and GoodSleep on October 20, 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.*