Comparison

Panicollo vs Don't Panic

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

Head to head
About

Panicollo

This app helps users track and manage panic attacks by logging symptoms, coping methods, and severity. It offers guided breathing and grounding exercises for immediate relief and provides insights into personal patterns over time. Premium features include cloud backup and detailed reports for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Panic attack logging
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Grounding techniques
  • Pattern analysis
  • Doctor sharing
  • Cloud backup
  • Emergency contact
Features
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Panicollo is a gentle companion for the moment a panic attack hits. Calm your body with guided breathing and grounding, then learn your own patterns from a simple attack log. Built by a developer living with panic disorder. WHEN AN ATTACK HITS - Guided breathing to slow down fast, shallow breaths, with sound and haptic cues - 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding to come back to the present (once a day, free) - Calm colors and quiet motion, so there is less to take in - One tap to call your emergency contact LOG IT, AND LEARN YOUR PATTERNS - Record the time, place, symptoms, what you did, and severity (1-5) in a few taps - Records are encrypted and stored on your device - Look back over your history and turn it into a note for your next appointment - Autonomic score: hold a fingertip to the camera for about a minute and read your heart rate variability (once a day, free) - Apple Health: your breathing and grounding time is logged as Mindful Minutes FOR THE NIGHTS YOU CANNOT SLEEP - Sleep stories: 13 public-domain classics retold for bedtime (5 are free in full) - 18 relaxing tracks: nature, instrumental, and healing frequencies (1 is free in full) - All audio ships inside the app, so it plays offline and in airplane mode - A sleep timer (10-60 minutes) stops playback after you drift off LEARN - 50 lessons on living with panic disorder, one at a time (the first is free) - How attacks work, anticipatory anxiety, agoraphobia, seeing a doctor, medication, relapse prevention PREMIUM - Detailed analysis: see your patterns in calendars and statistics - Cloud sync and backup: keep your records through a new phone - Trusted sharing: share how you are doing with family over an end-to-end encrypted invite link - Doctor-visit report: compile your patterns into a PDF to bring to an appointment - All 50 lessons, all 13 sleep stories, all 18 relaxing tracks - Droplet grounding, five breathing visuals, and longer sessions - Unlimited sensory grounding and autonomic score measurements PRIVACY - Your attack records are encrypted and stored on your device - Cloud sync is off by default and only turns on when you agree - No ads anywhere, and no data shared with third parties for advertising Panicollo is not a medical device. It is designed to help you organize your records and calm down, and it is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a healthcare provider. SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly plans are available, each with a 7-day free trial. See the in-app purchase screen, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy for details. Available in English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-2b7c3d5339c6805e86fcf1a678017d88?source=copy_link

About

Don't Panic

This app offers immediate tools for panic attacks and long-term anxiety management. It provides guided exercises, CBT lessons, and tracking features to help users cope with and overcome anxiety.

Highlights
  • Panic Button for immediate guided support
  • 50+ CBT lessons for long-term recovery
  • Fear Ladder for gradual exposure therapy
  • Guided breathing and grounding exercises
  • Anxiety journal for tracking thoughts and triggers
  • Progress tracking and milestone celebration
  • Apple Watch integration for quick access
Features
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Don't Panic is your pocket companion for panic attacks and anxiety. Whether you're in the middle of a panic attack or working to overcome anxiety long-term, Don't Panic gives you the tools you need. PANIC RELIEF When panic strikes, tap the Panic Button for immediate guided support. Choose from breathing exercises, grounding techniques, calming meditations, and distraction games — all designed to help you ride out the wave. 50+ LESSONS Learn evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques across 10 modules — from understanding what panic actually is, to cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and long-term recovery. Each lesson includes key takeaways, action steps, and quizzes to reinforce what you learn. FEAR LADDER Our unique exposure hierarchy tool helps you face your fears gradually. Build your personal fear ladder, rate your anxiety levels, and track your progress as you work through each step at your own pace. BREATHING & GROUNDING Multiple guided breathing patterns (4-7-8, box breathing, and more) with visual animations. Plus grounding exercises using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique and other proven methods to bring you back to the present moment. ANXIETY JOURNAL Track your thoughts, feelings, and triggers. Identify patterns over time and see your progress. All entries sync across your devices with iCloud. PROGRESS TRACKING See your streaks, completed lessons, breathing minutes, meditation time, and more. Celebrate milestones and stay motivated on your journey. APPLE WATCH Quick access to breathing exercises and panic relief right from your wrist — when pulling out your phone isn't an option. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device and your private iCloud account. We don't collect, sell, or share any personal information. No account required. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • Panic relief button with guided support • Core breathing exercises • Basic grounding techniques • First 5 lessons • Progress tracking • Data export PREMIUM (14-DAY FREE TRIAL) • All 50+ CBT lessons • Full breathing exercise library • All grounding exercises • Fear ladder (exposure hierarchy) • Anxiety journal • Guided meditations • Daily affirmations • iCloud sync across devices Don't Panic is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment. If you're in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis helpline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dont-panic-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Panicollo4 screens
Don't Panic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Panicollo at 4 against Don't Panic's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Panicollo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and Don't Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panicollo ships an update every 5 days, Don't Panic every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Panicollo versus Don't Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanicolloDon't Panic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB192 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBRIDGES LLCGame Trail Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Panicollo

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Don't Panic

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Panicollo free?
Panicollo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Panic free?
Don't Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panicollo or Don't Panic have ads?
Neither Panicollo nor Don't Panic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panicollo or Don't Panic?
Panicollo ships an update every 5 days, and Don't Panic every 8 days. Most recently, Panicollo was updated on October 11, 2026 and Don't Panic on September 26, 2026.

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