Comparison

Rootd vs CalmAnchor

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

CalmAnchor

This app provides immediate, practical tools for managing anxiety and building lasting calm. It offers evidence-based techniques, a personalized healing journey, and features like Panic SOS and guided journaling.

Highlights
  • Panic SOS for instant relief
  • Personalized 30-day healing plan
  • Guided daily journal entries
  • Mood and anxiety analytics
  • Healing streaks for motivation
  • Private journaling, no account needed
Features
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Having a panic attack? Tap once. CalmAnchor puts guided box breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding right on your Lock Screen — no unlocking, no searching, no waiting. Relief starts in seconds. Then it helps you need it less. Track your mood, follow a 30-day plan built around YOUR triggers, and watch your anxiety patterns change over time. PANIC SOS • One-tap Lock Screen widget — breathing help before you even unlock your phone • Guided box breathing with a live countdown in your Dynamic Island • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding to pull you back into the present • Calming affirmations, then a gentle check-in on how you feel LASTING CALM • Personalized 30-day healing plan tailored to your triggers • Daily mood & anxiety tracking with clear trend charts • Guided journal with prompts, gratitude, and affirmations • Streaks, daily quests, and milestones that keep you coming back PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your journal, mood, and personal entries never leave your device. No account, no ads, no third-party tracking. CalmAnchor is your anchor in the storm. Download it free — your next panic attack doesn't have to win. SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL CalmAnchor offers auto-renewable subscriptions (weekly, monthly, yearly) and an optional one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gwlabs.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://gwlabs.app/privacy

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
CalmAnchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalmAnchor at none against Rootd's 11. CalmAnchor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Rootd's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price and monetization model 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. CalmAnchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalmAnchor 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, CalmAnchor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rootd versus CalmAnchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdCalmAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.Rob Goldstein

Customer experience

Rootd

All ratings10,443 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.2%

CalmAnchor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CalmAnchor

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
None

CalmAnchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmAnchor free?
CalmAnchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rootd or CalmAnchor?
CalmAnchor is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while CalmAnchor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rootd or CalmAnchor have ads?
Rootd shows ads; CalmAnchor does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or CalmAnchor?
Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and CalmAnchor every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on September 30, 2026 and CalmAnchor on September 6, 2026.

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