Comparison

Panicat vs RecorderTimer

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

Head to head
About

Panicat

This app offers quick tools for managing panic, anxiety, and stress. It features guided breathing exercises, positive affirmation writing, and sensory grounding techniques to help users find calm in emergencies and daily life. Track your progress and collect cute mascots as you build healthy habits.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Positive affirmation writing
  • Sensory grounding techniques
  • Activity logging and progress tracking
  • Cute mascot rewards
Features
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with Panicat, no Panic at all Easy and convenient to use-access what you need quickly, whenever the situation calls for it. Panicat was created to help with panic, depression, anxiety, and everyday stress. You can use it quickly in emergencies, and it’s also great for daily stress management and meditation. [Follow Breathing] If you experience panic attacks or anticipatory anxiety, try clicking the breathing button. The adorable Panicat mascot will breathe in and out with you-just follow along calmly: Inhale, hold, and exhale in order. This will help relax your body and bring calm to your mind. [Affirmation Copywriting] Did you know writing positive sentences yourself is much more effective than just thinking them? Click the affirmation button and write along with positive affirmations that boost your confidence. [Grounding Guide] Feeling unreal due to a panic attack? Follow the grounding guide slowly to awaken your senses one by one and regain a sense of reality. [Activity Record] All your activities in Panicat are stacked as blocks, one by one. Collect cute Panicat cards through your activities, and easily log your daily activities on the calendar.

About

RecorderTimer

Features
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Capture Every Effort, Frame Your Progress This isn’t just a workout timer—it’s a smart companion that records your training through video and photos as you move. Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), freeform workouts, or using a simple stopwatch, this app brings everything together in one seamless experience. Key Features: 1. Customizable Multi-Stage HIIT Workouts Set up multiple workout stages with different durations, names, colors, and alert sounds Automatically transition between workout and rest phases—no need to touch your device mid-session 2. Video & Photo Capture While Timing Enable camera recording or snapshots during your workouts or timers Media is saved and organized by stage for easy review and form correction Also works with stopwatch mode—perfect for capturing those peak moments 3. Precision Stopwatch & Countdown Timers Use a professional-grade stopwatch for sprints, tests, or flexible training Countdown timers with optional camera activation—ideal for recording sets or making content 4. Complete Workout History Each session is saved with full detail: workout name, duration, stage breakdown, and recorded media Easily browse past workouts and review photo/video logs to track your improvement 5. Simple, Clean Interface Intuitive design made for quick control—even during high-intensity training Supports dark mode and low-power display options for long workouts Perfect for: Fitness lovers who want to document their journey Coaches and athletes needing visual feedback on technique Content creators filming workout vlogs or social clips Anyone who stays motivated by seeing their progress over time Whether you're training in the gym, at home, or outdoors, just set it once and let the app handle timing and media capture. Every drop of sweat is worth remembering. [Monthly Subscription Membership] Subscription Period: 1 month Subscription Price: $1.99 per month Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, the amount will be charged to the iTunes account. Cancel Payment: To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will charge 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one month. [Annual Subscription Membership] Subscription Period: 1 year Subscription Price: $9.99 per year Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, the amount will be charged to the iTunes account. Cancel Payment: To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will charge 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one year. [Lifetime Membership] Unlimited permanent access to membership features, 100% ad-free, and access to all future membership features. Privacy Policy: https://oatx0t1uhd.feishu.cn/docx/VwnydOkvKoaRHvxzGmbcjxzNnmf?from=from_copylink Terms-of-Use: https://oatx0t1uhd.feishu.cn/docx/K2Updsxegofr7gxBzD4cx1RDnkf?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Panicat4 screens
RecorderTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panicat at none against RecorderTimer's 3. Panicat also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. RecorderTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Panicat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Panicat versus RecorderTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanicatRecorderTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjieun go懿恒 姚

In-app purchases

None

Panicat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RecorderTimer

Subscriptions2
  • RecorderTimer Month Membership$0.991 Month
  • RecorderTimer AnnualMembership$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$17.99

Questions

Is Panicat free?
Panicat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RecorderTimer free?
RecorderTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panicat or RecorderTimer have ads?
Neither Panicat nor RecorderTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panicat or RecorderTimer?
Panicat ships an update every 4 months, and RecorderTimer every 4 months. Most recently, Panicat was updated on October 24, 2026 and RecorderTimer on October 10, 2026.

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