# Rootd vs Panic Relief

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Panic Relief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-relief-calming-games/id6784983831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [Svitlana Kyrylova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468070618) |

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $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 |

**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


### Panic Relief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-relief-calming-games/id6784983831)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive calming games, Guided breathing exercises, Grounding techniques, Relaxing activities, Mindful mini games, Stress reduction tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is Panic Relief free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Panic Relief?

Rootd is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Panic Relief averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Rootd or Panic Relief have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Panic Relief does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or Panic Relief?

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and Panic Relief every 6 days. Most recently, Rootd was updated on November 9, 2026 and Panic Relief on November 5, 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.*