Comparison

(Not Boring) Vibes vs Panic Meter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

(Not Boring) Vibes

This app generates personalized music scientifically designed to enhance focus, intensity, and concentration. It adapts to your daily schedule, offering immersive spatial audio and easy control over energy levels for work, relaxation, and sleep.

Highlights
  • Personalized focus music
  • Adaptive daily soundscapes
  • Immersive spatial audio
  • Adjustable energy levels
  • Focus session timers
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Widgets for quick access
Features
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PERSONALIZED MUSIC TO HELP YOU FOCUS Based on science and inspired by video games, Vibes creates personalized music designed to improve focus, intensity, and concentration. SMARTER FOCUS MUSIC Vibes knows your wake and sleep times and generates background music based on your activity throughout the day to help you wake up, focus at work, relax, and sleep deeper. JUST ONE TAP It's the world’s easiest app to use. One tap to open and automatically play exactly what music you need for the moment. CONTROL WHEN YOU NEED IT Set your energy level and give yourself a boost when you need it or adjust presence to push soundscapes into the background for deeper focus. IMMERSIVE SPATIAL AUDIO Spatial 3D soundscapes that come alive around you with support for realtime head tracking. WIDGETS Easy one-tap access to your most used vibes. SET A TIMER Set a timer for focus sessions or to fall asleep. UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS Inspired by video games to make daily life more fun. Unlock spirits. PRAISE FOR (NOT BORING) APPS "Astonishingly fun!"—John Gruber 2x Apple Design Awards 6x App of the Day Fast Company Innovation by Design SUPER!BORING Become a Super!Boring member and get all 5 Not Boring apps + skins + extras. We are 100% member-supported. No ads, no data gathering, no tracking. Just beautiful apps that make everyday life a little less boring. Plans: https://andy.works/plans Support: https://andy.works/support EULA/Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Panic Meter

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panic meter - a quiet check-in for intense moments panic meter is a private, on-device reflection tool for moments that feel emotionally charged. speak briefly or type a few lines. panic meter listens to the intensity of your words and reflects the moment back as a simple panic score — nothing more, nothing less. no advice. no judgment. no accounts. sometimes it helps just to say things out loud and see them clearly. panic meter is designed for quick check-ins when your thoughts feel loud, fast, or overwhelming. it doesn’t try to fix anything — it simply mirrors how charged the moment feels. how it works - speak briefly or enter text - on-device analysis evaluates emotional intensity signals a panic score appears within seconds (0–10) designed for privacy - all processing happens on your device - no cloud processing - no recordings or text are stored or sent anywhere - no sign-ups, no tracking, no ads pro features (optional) - panic score with short descriptive context - mood indicators based on language tone - access to ambient listening sessions - custom themes and interface options subscriptions are optional and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. what panic meter is - and isn’t panic meter is a reflective tool, not a diagnostic or treatment app. it does not provide medical advice or recommendations. simple. private. on device. use panic meter when you want a quick reflection of the moment - nothing more, nothing less. disclaimer this app is designed for self-reflection and relaxation only. it does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. if you are experiencing severe or persistent stress, please seek professional help. Privacy Policy: https://erascopia.github.io/my_panic_meter_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

(Not Boring) Vibes4 screens
Panic Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panic Meter at every 5 days against (Not Boring) Vibes's monthly. Panic Meter also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. (Not Boring) Vibes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Panic Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Not Boring) Vibes ships an update monthly, Panic Meter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
(Not Boring) Vibes versus Panic Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(Not Boring) VibesPanic Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNot Boring Software LLCAndrei Ozerov

Bugs and requests

(Not Boring) Vibes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Visuals freezing when switching modes
  • Geolocation issues with weather app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Integrate with Apple Music
  • Provide more customization options
  • Develop a calendar widget

Panic Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

(Not Boring) Vibes

Subscriptions3
  • Super !Boring Monthly$7.991 Month
  • !Vibes Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Super !Boring Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • !Vibes Plus Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

Panic Meter

Subscriptions2
  • My Panic Meter - Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • My Panic Meter - Yearly Access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is (Not Boring) Vibes free?
(Not Boring) Vibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panic Meter free?
Panic Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do (Not Boring) Vibes or Panic Meter have ads?
Neither (Not Boring) Vibes nor Panic Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Vibes or Panic Meter?
(Not Boring) Vibes ships an update monthly, and Panic Meter every 5 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Vibes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Panic Meter on October 30, 2026.

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