# Don't panic!!! vs Calm Urge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't panic!!! at none against Calm Urge's 2. Don't panic!!! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). Calm Urge's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2K vs 66). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm Urge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Calm Urge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm Urge has 2K ratings behind it against 66, 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 83% of Calm Urge's.

Don't panic!!! ships an update every 6 weeks, Calm Urge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't panic!!! | Calm Urge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic/id1459513911/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nepanikar z. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459513910) | [Shining Muffin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446193687) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calm Urge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419)

This app provides tools and activities to help users resist self-harm urges. Track emotions, identify patterns, and utilize calming exercises like breathing techniques and music to manage feelings and stay in control. Secure your data with a password and access emergency contacts for support.

**Highlights:** Emotion and worry tracking, Identify emotional patterns, Develop coping mechanisms, Calming activities (breathing, music, drawing), Password protection for privacy, Communication card for expressing feelings, Emergency contact integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Lots of free features
- 🔒 Password protection for privacy
- 💡 Variety of calming activities
- 👍 Tracks progress and mood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔍 Concerns about parents accessing app
- 🔍 Ads can be poorly timed
- 🔍 Limited emotion tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Forgot password feature not working
- Inconsistent app performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add milestones/achievements tracking
- Improve sound/audio functionality
- Allow customizing mood/emotion options
- Provide more free access to analytics


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Calm Urge free?

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

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

Don't panic!!! is rated higher. Don't panic!!! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Calm Urge averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Don't panic!!! or Calm Urge have ads?

Calm Urge shows ads; Don't panic!!! does not.

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

Don't panic!!! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calm Urge every 8 days. Most recently, Don't panic!!! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Calm Urge on September 23, 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.*