# Panic Attacks or Anxiety? vs Rootd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panic Attacks or Anxiety? at none against Rootd's 11. Panic Attacks or Anxiety? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 82%). Rootd's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 98). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Panic Attacks or Anxiety? asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Panic Attacks or Anxiety? against 4.8 for Rootd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rootd has 10K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Panic Attacks or Anxiety?'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Rootd's.

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? ships an update every 28 months, Rootd every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panic Attacks or Anxiety? | Rootd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-attacks-or-anxiety/id520496221/reviews) | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geert Verschaeve](https://appshunter.io/developer/520496224) | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) |

## What reviewers say

### Panic Attacks or Anxiety?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-attacks-or-anxiety/id520496221)

This free app offers guided relaxation sessions and soothing sounds to help manage panic and anxiety attacks. It also provides audio tips and educational videos explaining bodily responses to nervousness and anxiety, along with strategies for relaxation.

**Highlights:** Voice guided relaxation, Relaxing sounds (ocean, campfire), Audio tips for panic attacks, Videos on anxiety and bodily responses, Relaxation techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing support
- 👍 Panic attacks relief
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Helpful techniques
- 👍 Life-changing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Audio switching between ears
- ⏱️ Long-winded and drawn-out
- 💰 Requires paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after iOS update
- Audio stops when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Spanish language version
- Continued audio playback when screen is locked


### Rootd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369)

This app offers immediate and long-term relief from anxiety and panic attacks. It provides tools like a panic button, guided breathing, journaling, and educational lessons to help users understand and overcome their anxiety. Features also include soothing visualizations, sleep aids, and an emergency contact option.

**Highlights:** Panic attack SOS button, Guided deep breathing exercises, Anxiety journaling, Soothing visualizations, Educational lessons on anxiety, Sleep aids and relaxing sounds, Emergency contact feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat With Ron | $2.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Lifetime Full Access | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Helps with anxiety and panic attacks
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful breathing and relaxation exercises
- 📚 Informative lessons on understanding anxiety
- 🆓 Provides helpful free features
- 🔒 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🐛 Some technical issues like app crashes
- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for full access
- 🤖 Voice/audio quality could be improved
- 🤔 Certain features not always reliable during panic attacks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Certain features not functioning as expected
- Syncing/login issues with paid subscriptions

**Requested features**

- More free content and exercises
- Ability to customize/personalize the app
- Integration with wearables or smart home devices
- Expanded journaling and mood tracking capabilities
- Games or interactive elements to distract during anxiety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panic Attacks or Anxiety? free?

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panic Attacks or Anxiety? or Rootd?

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? and Rootd are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98 and 10K ratings respectively.

### Do Panic Attacks or Anxiety? or Rootd have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Panic Attacks or Anxiety? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Panic Attacks or Anxiety? or Rootd?

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? ships an update every 28 months, and Rootd every 5 days. Most recently, Panic Attacks or Anxiety? was updated on August 17, 2026 and Rootd on September 26, 2026.

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