Comparison

Rootd vs Aether Healthspan

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

Aether Healthspan

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Aether is a private healthspan and longevity app designed to help you understand your daily lifestyle patterns, build better habits and create a clearer picture of your long-term wellbeing. Create your Digital Twin, track your Healthspan Age, connect Apple Health, log Today’s Signals, follow personalised goals, review biomarkers, track supplements and explore scenario plans designed to support better sleep, movement, nutrition, recovery and consistency. Aether brings your wellbeing data together in one calm, premium space. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH AETHER Digital Twin Create a visual Digital Twin that adapts to your profile, Healthspan Age and available lifestyle signals. Healthspan Age View an estimated Healthspan Age and see whether it is trending younger or older than expected based on your available data. Today’s Signals Log daily lifestyle context including sleep quality, movement, food quality, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, stress, hydration, recovery, morning light and optional cycle context. Apple Health Connect Apple Health to bring in supported health signals such as sleep, activity, workouts and body measurements where permission is granted. Scenario Planner Choose curated healthspan goals such as improving sleep consistency, walking daily, strength training, reducing alcohol, stopping smoking, eating more whole foods, reducing late meals or getting morning light. Aether gives you a gradual week-by-week plan and daily actions that start easy and build over time. Aether Agent Ask for private guidance using your Aether data. Get simple, structured support for your goals, Today’s Signals, biomarkers, supplements and weekly focus. Weekly Longevity Report Review what changed this week, what may be influencing your Healthspan Age, which signals need attention and what to focus on next. Biomarkers Track common lab and body markers such as Vitamin D, HbA1c, ApoB, ferritin, hs-CRP, cholesterol, blood pressure, waist and weight. Supplements Track supplements you already take, including Vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3, creatine, B12, iron, collagen, probiotics, Lion’s Mane and more. Built for consistency Aether is designed to help you build sustainable habits gradually. If you miss a goal action, your plan repeats the step rather than pushing you ahead. PRIVATE WELLBEING SUPPORT Aether is designed for personal wellbeing, self-reflection and habit building. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prevention or emergency support. Any scores, projections, reports, supplement context, biomarker context or guidance are for general wellness and educational purposes only. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions, changing medication, starting supplements, or acting on symptoms. Aether Plus is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial where available. Pricing and subscription terms are shown before purchase in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://aetherhealthspan.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
Aether Healthspan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aether Healthspan at none against Rootd's shown. Rootd's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Aether Healthspan 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, Aether Healthspan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rootd versus Aether Healthspan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdAether Healthspan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.Natasha Card

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

Aether Healthspan

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
2 purchases

Aether Healthspan

Subscriptions2
  • Aether Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Aether Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aether Healthspan free?
Aether Healthspan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rootd or Aether Healthspan have ads?
Rootd shows ads; Aether Healthspan does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or Aether Healthspan?
Rootd ships an update weekly, and Aether Healthspan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 21, 2026 and Aether Healthspan on October 20, 2026.

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