# Paddle Paddle vs CalmMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalmMate at none against Paddle Paddle's 2. CalmMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paddle Paddle's advantage is ratings volume (386 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paddle Paddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CalmMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

CalmMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Paddle has 386 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Paddle | CalmMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (386 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmmate-panic-relief/id6803688076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **386** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OXiGENATOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963371435) | [Mohanaraman Namasivayam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803688078) |

## What reviewers say

### Paddle Paddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313)

Track your kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or rowing sessions with detailed metrics and a full-screen map. Enjoy high-visibility mode for bright days and set targets for your routes. Syncs with Apple Health and offers export options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen route mapping, Real-time speed, distance, and stroke rate tracking, High-visibility mode for sunny conditions, Target setting for routes, Stroke rate measurement via motion sensors, Apple Watch integration, GPX/TCX export and Strava sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Keeps good track of time and distance
- 👍 Records routes
- 👍 Easy to keep track of miles
- 👍 Helpful for paddleboarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires subscription for basic functions
- 😞 Paid version full of ads
- 😞 Heart rate not comparable
- 😞 Difficult to see small print in sun
- 😞 Apple Watch interface uses a lot of battery

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App freezes when viewing history
- 🐛 History not showing without upgrade
- 🐛 Apple Watch shows speed in km/hr despite miles setting
- 🐛 No data collected in Apple Watch stats
- 🐛 Cannot view history due to unavailable ads/subscription

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add watch version
- 💡 Grab heart rate data from Apple Watch
- 💡 Make app fully functional without subscription
- 💡 Improve Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Allow starting/pausing/stopping recording on Apple Watch


### CalmMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmmate-panic-relief/id6803688076)

This app provides immediate support for panic attacks with a one-tap breathing guide and evidence-informed techniques. It also offers daily tools like a meditation timer, journal, and mood tracking to help manage anxiety and promote well-being.

**Highlights:** One-tap panic guide, 9 evidence-informed breathing techniques, 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding, Trusted contacts integration, Meditation timer with on-device soundscapes, Gentle journal with mood trends, Apple Watch app with haptic guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paddle Paddle free?

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

### Is CalmMate free?

CalmMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Paddle or CalmMate?

CalmMate is rated higher. Paddle Paddle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while CalmMate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Paddle Paddle or CalmMate have ads?

Paddle Paddle shows ads; CalmMate does not.

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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.*