Comparison

Calm Down Now™ vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

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

Head to head
About

Calm Down Now™

This app offers immediate relief from anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep issues. It features guided audio sessions, animated technique guides, and customizable soundscapes to help manage stress and promote relaxation.

Highlights
  • Guided relaxation audios
  • Animated technique handbook
  • Customizable sound mixing
  • Background sound playback
  • Customizable timer
  • Airplay device support
Features
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STOP ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS NOW Newly Redesigned App For Anxiety Relief & Sleep Aid Do you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks? Issues sleeping from jet lag or insomnia? Having trouble managing stress from work and life? Calm Down Now® is the leading app for relief from these difficult problems. Listen to guided relaxation audios spoken by June Tomaso-Wood, learn empowering techniques in the animated handbook (including tapping eft) or custom mix a variety of your favorite relaxing sounds. Combining the top methods for instant relaxation and overcoming anxiety, this app empowers you every time! Created and by noted psychotherapist June Tomaso-Wood, LCSW. Her experience in using these techniques has proven effective in reducing stress and anxiety in her life and in all the lives she has touched as a psychotherapist for the last 30 years. This is the definitive anxiety app. _____________________________ With Calm Down Now® You Can: - RELAX FAST with the best methods available - SLEEP DEEPER using customizable relaxing sounds - MEDITATE EASIER using customizable timer for sounds - EMPOWER YOURSELF using animated handbook with top techniques _____________________________ FEATURES √ 4 Guided relaxation audios, including Stop Panic Now & 2-Min Meditation √ 3 Animated empowering techniques, including the popular Tapping in Tranquility (eft) & Positive Affirmations. √ 24 High quality relaxing sounds, including Ocean Waves & Rainy Day √ Mix your favorite relaxing sounds together to create your personal soundscape! √ Play sounds in the background while using other apps! √ Custom Timer. Choose how long you want to listen to relaxing sounds! √ Connect to Airplay devices! -Relaxing Sounds- Ocean Waves, Night Time, Monks, Cat Purring, Flute, Clock, TV Static, Rainy Day, Sound Bed, Zen Bell, Wind Chimes, Music Box, Light Rain, Crystal Bowl, Peepers, Sunny Day, Melody, Thunderstorm, River, Fireplace, Sitar, Electric Fan, Windy Day, Zen Music _____________________________ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER By installing this app you confirm that you have read and fully understood the following disclaimer: This mobile application is not designed to be listened to by anyone suffering from epilepsy or severe mental health issues, including, but not limited to, psychosis. The information and guidance given by June Tomaso-Wood in this mobile application is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, illness, condition or state of mind. If you are unsure of the suitability of this mobile application in anyway, please consult a medical practitioner before listening. It is especially important to seek advice from a medical practitioner in cases of mental health disorders or severe health conditions. If in any doubt, please ask. The decision to install and use this mobile application is entirely yours, the owner (June Tomaso-Wood) and production team (Calm Down Now, LLC) behind this application except no liability for it's use. This mobile application should not be listened to at a time when you cannot safely close your eyes and relax fully, do not use while driving.

About

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Pediatric EMS quick reference
  • Color-coded weight-based information
  • Medication administration guidance
  • Airway management adjunct sizing
  • Age-dependent burn care
  • Weight conversion calculator
Features
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Includes General info Resp care Weight conversion with calculator Color category ( use with length based or age or weight ) Formula Burn Care Medication calculation Overview: Are you an EMS professional looking for a reliable and comprehensive resource to assist you in the care of pediatric patients? Look no further! Our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed specifically for EMS professionals like you, providing quick and easy access to essential information right at your fingertips. -Quick Reference for Pediatric Care: This app is tailor-made for the EMS setting, offering concise and relevant information for the care of pediatric patients. -Color-Coded Weight-Based Information: We understand that every second counts in emergency situations. Our app utilizes color-coded weight-based information, making it easy for you to determine appropriate treatments and interventions quickly. -Length-Based Tapes Compatibility: Whether you use weight-based or length-based measurement tools, our color coding system remains consistent for ease of use and accuracy. -Medication Administration Guidance: Access a quick reference guide for medication administration specific to pediatric patients, ensuring you provide the right doses at the right time. -Airway Management Adjunct Sizing: Never struggle with airway management decisions again. Find information on endotracheal tube (ET) sizes and other rescue airway devices with ease. -Age-Dependent Burn Care: Get guidance on age-dependent burn care and the appropriate medications by weight, ensuring optimal care for pediatric burn patients. No Subscriptions Required: Unlike many other apps, we don't ask for recurring subscriptions. Purchase once, and the app is yours to use indefinitely. Share with Your Colleagues: Spread the word and share this app with fellow EMS providers who can benefit from having this valuable resource. Remember, while our app is a powerful tool, it's essential to consult with medical direction for specific cases. Pediatric care can be complex, and our app is here to assist, not replace, your professional judgment. For EMS by EMS, our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed to make your job easier, more efficient, and ultimately help you provide the best care for pediatric patients in critical moments. Don't waste time doing calculations on your fingers; have the information you need when it matters most. Download the app today and be better prepared to

Screenshots

Calm Down Now™4 screens
Quick PEDS EMS Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 5.0 against Calm Down Now™'s 4.7. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Calm Down Now™'s advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, 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

Calm Down Now™ costs $1.99 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm Down Now™ has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Calm Down Now™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calm Down Now™ versus Quick PEDS EMS Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalm Down Now™Quick PEDS EMS Guide
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (106 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalm Down Now LLCNational Emergency Resource Group

Customer experience

Calm Down Now™

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.0%

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Calm Down Now™

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App keeps closing down immediately
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot access paid features after purchase
  • App flagged as dangerous
  • No audio playback
Show 4 more
  • Cannot login using G+
  • Server log in issues
  • Trying to access private data (address book)
  • Cannot access relaxing sounds after purchase

Requested features

8 requests
  • More content for specific disorders (OCD, GAD)
  • More albums of photo affirmations (water, forests, animals, interiors)
  • More sounds
  • More self-help guides (meditation)
  • Customizable meditation voice
Show 3 more
  • Ability to change volume on all sounds so they don't override each other
  • More content overall (double the amount)
  • Dark mode option

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calm Down Now™

No in-app purchases

None

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calm Down Now™ free?
Calm Down Now™ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calm Down Now™ or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. Calm Down Now™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Calm Down Now™ or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?
Neither Calm Down Now™ nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calm Down Now™ or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?
Calm Down Now™ ships an update every 2 months, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, Calm Down Now™ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on September 17, 2026.

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