Comparison

Rootd vs Hydra Nation

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

Hydra Nation

Features
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Hydra Nation turns healthy hydration into a fun daily habit. Log every glass of water and watch it power up your very own alien companion — Blip, Nova, Marea and more — as they grow, evolve, and unlock new looks. Build your streak, earn coins, and spend them in the shop on outfits and accessories for your alien crew. Compare your day with friends on the leaderboard, and earn coins for finishing top. Take a break from logging with quick side quests: dodge asteroids, run the cosmic track, or crack the Signal Decrypt puzzle. Test your knowledge with hydration quizzes, and learn real hydration facts pulled from trusted sources like the NHS, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard. Design your own alien mothership, track your daily goal with a calendar and a weekly graph, and get gentle reminders throughout the day so you never forget to drink up. Hydra Nation is built for anyone who wants a playful nudge to drink more water — no complicated tracking, no medical claims, just a fun companion cheering you on one glass at a time. Features: • Log water intake with one tap • Watch your alien evolve as you hit your goals • Daily streaks and coin rewards • Friends leaderboard with opt-in progress sharing • Weekly intake graph and calendar history • Mini-games: Cosmic Runner, Asteroid Dodge, Signal Decrypt • Hydration quizzes and cited health articles • Customisable alien mothership • Smart reminder notifications

Screenshots

Rootd4 screens
Hydra Nation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hydra Nation at none against Rootd's 12. Hydra Nation also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hydra Nation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootd ships an update weekly, Hydra Nation every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rootd versus Hydra Nation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootdHydra Nation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Rooted Media Inc.Aurelia Adler

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

Hydra Nation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Rootd

Subscriptions11
  • 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 Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 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
One-time1
  • Rootd Lifetime Full Access$179.99
None

Hydra Nation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootd free?
Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hydra Nation free?
Hydra Nation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rootd or Hydra Nation have ads?
Rootd shows ads; Hydra Nation does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootd or Hydra Nation?
Rootd ships an update weekly, and Hydra Nation every 3 days. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hydra Nation on October 29, 2026.

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