Rootd vs Panic Ease

** 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

Panic Ease was created by someone who has been there and done that, through panic attacks, relentless anxiety and the frightening physical sensations that can come with them. Its tools are shaped by what has genuinely helped in real life, while its educational content is grounded in established evidence and reputable clinical guidance. When panic hits, even simple instructions can feel like too much. Panic Ease gives you something immediate to see, touch and follow. Tap Help Me Now and choose what feels manageable: distract your attention, reconnect with your surroundings, follow one simple action, work with your breathing or ride the sensations without fighting them. Panic Ease includes tactile, sensory tools designed to keep your hands, eyes and attention occupied: • Hold and move with a flowing light • Feel a steady pulse through your finger • Press soft pads in numbered or free patterns • Follow and catch moving lights • Trace glowing shapes • Count objects and solve gentle attention exercises • Use sound, colour and room-based grounding prompts • Squeeze and release with visual and haptic feedback • Follow the rise and fall of the Ride It wave • Try small puzzles when you want something absorbing to focus on There are no streaks, lives, countdown pressure or judgements. Stop whenever you want and choose something else. BREATHING THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE Choose a straightforward guided breathing rhythm, or teach PanicEase the pace of your breathing by tapping along. The app can begin with your current rhythm and gradually make it more even. If the pace no longer feels right, you can adjust it again at any time. You choose the length or leave the session open and continue for as long as you want. BUILD YOUR PANIC KIT Save the tools that feel most useful and keep them close. Choose one to open first when you tap Help Me Now. Optional before-and-after check-ins let you notice patterns over time without turning your feelings into a diagnosis or a score you must improve. UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING When you have more space to read, explore clear evidence-informed information about panic and anxiety, including: • Common physical symptoms and why they can feel frightening • The panic feedback loop • Anticipatory anxiety and avoidance • CBT and panic-focused CBT • Exposure and interoceptive exposure • Acceptance-based approaches • Medication, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, stress and exercise • Established treatments and where to seek professional support Medical evidence and lived experience are clearly labelled and kept separate. Sources and review dates are included so you can see where the information comes from. OPTIONAL APPLE WATCH SUPPORT The Apple Watch companion can add gentle wrist haptics during supported activities and show a simple heart-rate direction such as rising, broadly steady or easing down. Heart-rate information is provided as context only. It cannot determine why your heart rate changed or whether you need medical care. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts • No advertising • No tracking SDKs • No third-party analytics • Panic sessions and check-ins remain on your device • The app works offline • Delete your locally stored data whenever you want PanicEase also supports VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, Reduced Motion, Reduced Transparency, increased contrast and an optional reduced-stimuli mode. PanicEase is a support and educational tool. It does not diagnose, treat or cure anxiety, panic attacks or any medical or mental-health condition. It is meant as a companion only. It does not replace professional healthcare, but it can be used in conjunction with other therapies. New, severe or unusual physical symptoms should not automatically be assumed to be anxiety. Seek appropriate medical help when needed.