# Don't panic!!! vs HarmLess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't panic!!! at none against HarmLess's 14. Don't panic!!! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 84%). HarmLess's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 62) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Don't panic!!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Don't panic!!! against 4.8 for HarmLess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Don't panic!!!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of HarmLess's.

Don't panic!!! ships an update every 6 weeks, HarmLess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't panic!!! | HarmLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic/id1459513911/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nepanikar z. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459513910) | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't panic!!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic/id1459513911)

This app provides tools and techniques to manage depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm urges, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. It offers interactive exercises, practical advice, and direct access to professional help and crisis hotlines.

**Highlights:** Depression management tools, Anxiety and panic relief exercises, Self-harm coping strategies, Suicidal thought support, Eating disorder guidance, Mood and activity tracking, Crisis hotline contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HarmLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066)

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

**Highlights:** Urge management toolkit, Self-harm-free streak tracking, Personalized journal, Educational courses on mental health, Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Access to discounted therapists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Intro Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feat. Offer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Feat. Offer Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Feat. Offer Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| $1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 🔒 Provides privacy with password protection
- 📈 Tracks progress and achievements
- 💭 Offers coping mechanisms and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require payment
- 🔍 Difficulty hiding the app from others
- 🤔 Confusion around certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Inconsistencies in the self-harm tracker

**Requested features**

- More free meditation and breathing exercises
- Ability to reset or adjust the self-harm tracker
- Option to customize the app's appearance
- Improved syncing and data transfer between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't panic!!! free?

Don't panic!!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't panic!!! or HarmLess?

Don't panic!!! is rated higher. Don't panic!!! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while HarmLess averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Don't panic!!! or HarmLess have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; Don't panic!!! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't panic!!! or HarmLess?

Don't panic!!! ships an update every 6 weeks, and HarmLess fortnightly. Most recently, Don't panic!!! was updated on September 20, 2026 and HarmLess on September 24, 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.*