# Settle vs Ground5

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ground5 at free with in-app purchases against Settle's subscription. Ground5 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Settle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (202 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Settle sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ground5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ground5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Settle has 202 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Settle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ground5's.

Settle ships an update every 9 days, Ground5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Settle | Ground5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground5-panic-attack-help/id6758569836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **202** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sola Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836360475) | [Shantanu Sarkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943487) |

## What reviewers say

### Settle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642)

This app offers science-backed tools for nervous system regulation, helping users reduce anxiety, calm stress, and recover from trauma. It provides personalized plans based on a nervous system quiz and features over 70 expert-designed practices like breathwork, EFT tapping, and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Nervous System Quiz & Score, Personalized Regulation Plans, Breathwork & Breathing Exercises, EFT Tapping & Somatic Tools, Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Practices, Guided Meditations & Visualizations, Progress Tracking & Daily Streaks

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $119.99 | per year |


### Ground5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground5-panic-attack-help/id6758569836)

This app guides you through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to help manage anxiety and panic. It offers a simple, one-tap start with no login required, using soft visuals and breathing pauses to bring you back to the present moment.

**Highlights:** 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, One-tap start, No login or setup required, Offline functionality, Soft visuals and gentle vibrations, Breathing pauses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ground5 Adfree | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Settle free?

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

### Is Ground5 free?

Ground5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Settle or Ground5?

Ground5 is rated higher. Settle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Ground5 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Settle or Ground5 have ads?

Both Settle and Ground5 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Settle or Ground5?

Settle ships an update every 9 days, and Ground5 every 2 months. Most recently, Settle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ground5 on October 24, 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.*