# Depression Test vs Don't panic!!!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't panic!!! at none against Depression Test's 4. Don't panic!!! also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 79%). Depression Test's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 62) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Don't panic!!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Depression Test against 4.8 for Don't panic!!!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depression Test has 1.9K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Depression Test's written reviews are positive against 92% of Don't panic!!!'s.

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, Don't panic!!! every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test | Don't panic!!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews) | **[4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic/id1459513911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) | [Nepanikar z. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459513910) |

## What reviewers say

### Depression Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210)

This app helps you screen for depression using a trusted questionnaire and monitor your progress over time. It offers self-guided CBT exercises to challenge negative thoughts and provides access to helpful resources.

**Highlights:** PHQ-9 depression screening, Depression severity check, Track test results over time, Mood journaling, Informative articles on depression, Self-guided CBT exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Big Thank You | $0.99 | one-time |
| A bigger thank you | $1.99 | one-time |
| A giant thank you | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bear hug & a kiss | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking depression
- 🙌 Accurate in identifying depression
- 📊 Useful for monitoring progress
- 💬 Provides a space to vent/journal
- 🆓 Free and accessible app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Concerns about self-diagnosis
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🤔 Confusing or overwhelming for some users
- 🕰️ Issues with data/history deletion

**Reported bugs**

- Text overlapping issues
- Next button covering up text
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Inability to write new journal entries

**Requested features**

- Add notes/context under each question
- Implement password/security features
- Improve journal/writing functionality
- Integrate with Apple Health
- Provide more comprehensive analysis


### Don't panic!!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-panic/id1459513911)

This app provides tools and techniques to manage depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm urges, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. It offers interactive exercises, practical advice, and direct access to professional help and crisis hotlines.

**Highlights:** Depression management tools, Anxiety and panic relief exercises, Self-harm coping strategies, Suicidal thought support, Eating disorder guidance, Mood and activity tracking, Crisis hotline contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test free?

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

### Is Don't panic!!! free?

Don't panic!!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Depression Test or Don't panic!!!?

Don't panic!!! is rated higher. Depression Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Don't panic!!! averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.

### Do Depression Test or Don't panic!!! have ads?

Neither Depression Test nor Don't panic!!! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Depression Test or Don't panic!!!?

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, and Don't panic!!! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Depression Test was updated on September 20, 2026 and Don't panic!!! on September 20, 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.*