# Panic Attacks or Anxiety? vs Mesmerize

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? and Mesmerize both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Panic Attacks or Anxiety?'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Mesmerize's. Panic Attacks or Anxiety? also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Mesmerize's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (56K vs 98). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mesmerize sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Mesmerize. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mesmerize has 56K 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 34% of Mesmerize's.

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? ships an update every 28 months, Mesmerize every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panic Attacks or Anxiety? | Mesmerize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-attacks-or-anxiety/id520496221/reviews)** | [4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesmerize-visual-meditation/id1461517107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geert Verschaeve](https://appshunter.io/developer/520496224) | [Rockwell Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447164748) |

## 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


### Mesmerize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesmerize-visual-meditation/id1461517107)

Experience a unique audio-visual meditation to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Engage with hypnotic visuals, soothing music, and guided sessions for deeper relaxation and enhanced self-awareness.

**Highlights:** Engaging hypnotic visuals, Psycho-acoustic music, Guided meditations and hypnosis, Nature sounds and white noise, Sleepy stories, Visual breathing patterns, Offline compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 🧘‍♀️ Calms anxiety and stress
- 🎨 Beautiful, mesmerizing visuals
- 🎧 High-quality audio and narrations
- ⏱️ Customizable experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free access
- 🤒 Can cause motion sickness
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account restoration problems
- Visuals getting stuck or not playing continuously

**Requested features**

- Add more nature-based visuals
- Allow filtering by narrator
- Implement a queue feature
- Expand to VR support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panic Attacks or Anxiety? free?

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

### Is Mesmerize free?

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

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

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? is rated higher. Panic Attacks or Anxiety? averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Mesmerize averages 4.7 from 56K ratings.

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

Neither Panic Attacks or Anxiety? nor Mesmerize shows ads.

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

Panic Attacks or Anxiety? ships an update every 28 months, and Mesmerize every 3 weeks. Most recently, Panic Attacks or Anxiety? was updated on August 17, 2026 and Mesmerize on September 26, 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.*