Rootd vs Panic Relief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Panic Relief
This app offers interactive calming games, guided breathing exercises, and relaxation tools to help manage anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. It provides simple techniques to regain a sense of control and feel more present in just a few minutes.
- Interactive calming games
- Guided breathing exercises
- Grounding techniques
- Relaxing activities
- Mindful mini games
- Stress reduction tools
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Find Calm When You Need It Most Panic Relief helps you gently shift your attention away from anxious thoughts using interactive calming games, guided breathing, grounding exercises, and relaxing activities. Whether you're experiencing a panic attack, high anxiety, or everyday stress, the app offers simple techniques that can help you slow down, feel more present, and regain a sense of control. Interactive Calming Games • Focus games designed to interrupt anxious thought loops • Gentle visual activities • Relaxing attention exercises • Mindful mini games Breathing Exercises • Box breathing • Deep breathing • Slow breathing sessions • Guided breathing animations Grounding Techniques • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding • Sensory awareness exercises • Present-moment focus • Mindfulness practices Relaxation Tools • Guided calming sessions • Soothing sounds • Sleep preparation • Stress reduction exercises • Gentle mindfulness Designed for Real Life Use Panic Relief: • During a panic attack • When anxiety feels overwhelming • Before stressful events • Before sleep • During travel • At work • Anytime you need a moment to reset Our calming exercises are easy to follow and designed to be used in just a few minutes whenever you need support. Download Panic Relief today and discover simple ways to feel calmer, safer, and more grounded. Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rootd at 4.8 against Panic Relief's 4.2. Rootd also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). Panic Relief's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Rootd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Panic Relief sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rootd ships an update every 5 days, Panic Relief every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rootd | Panic Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simply Rooted Media Inc. | Svitlana Kyrylova |
Customer experience
Rootd
Panic Relief
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
Panic Relief
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rootd
- 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
Panic Relief
- Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year









