# panic.btn vs Stella

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stella at 17 against panic.btn's 1. Stella also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). panic.btn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. panic.btn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stella sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for panic.btn against 5.0 for Stella. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stella has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

panic.btn ships an update every 2 weeks, Stella fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | panic.btn | Stella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panicbtn/id6757411632/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-voice-anxiety-support/id6758695516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Franz Richers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864252436) | [Maxwell Drut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874512406) |

## What reviewers say

### panic.btn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panicbtn/id6757411632)

Provides immediate physiological intervention for panic attacks and overwhelming anxiety. Features a one-tap rescue button with guided grounding sequences, clinical breathing exercises, and haptic feedback for discreet use. Content is verified by a Licensed Professional Counselor.

**Highlights:** One-tap rescue button, Guided grounding sequences, Clinical breathing tools (4-7-8, Box Breathing), Vagus nerve resets, Haptic feedback for discreet use, CBT and physiological science-based content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| panic.btn Pro Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Stella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-voice-anxiety-support/id6758695516)

This app offers voice-based support for managing anxiety, stress, and panic. It provides personalized, conversational guidance and coping tools inspired by CBT techniques. The app learns your patterns to offer tailored assistance anytime you need to calm down.

**Highlights:** Voice-first anxiety support, Personalized conversational guidance, CBT-inspired tools, Grounding and breathing exercises, Pattern tracking, 24/7 availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stella Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Stella Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is panic.btn free?

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

### Is Stella free?

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

### Which has better reviews, panic.btn or Stella?

panic.btn and Stella are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do panic.btn or Stella have ads?

Neither panic.btn nor Stella shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, panic.btn or Stella?

panic.btn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stella fortnightly. Most recently, panic.btn was updated on October 6, 2026 and Stella on October 4, 2026.

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