panic.btn vs Ailin

STOP THE SPIRAL IN SECONDS. When a panic attack hits, you don't have time to navigate complex menus or watch a 10-minute meditation. You need a rescue tool that works now. panic.btn is a "digital first aid kit" built by Eric (Franz) Richers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and addiction specialist. It is specifically designed to provide immediate physiological intervention when your nervous system is overwhelmed. WHY PANIC.BTN? Unlike "zen" lifestyle apps, panic.btn focuses on the science of the "Physiological Sigh" and grounding techniques used in clinical therapy to lower your heart rate and cortisol levels instantly. KEY FEATURES: The Rescue Button: One tap launches a guided grounding sequence. Clinical Breathing Tools: 4-7-8, Box Breathing, and Vagus Nerve resets. Haptic Feedback: Feel the rhythm of the breath—perfect for public situations where you can't use audio. LPC-Verified Content: Every exercise is rooted in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and physiological science. Privacy First: No data leaves your device. No sign-ups. No subscriptions. FROM THE FOUNDER: "I built this app for my clients to use between sessions. In a moment of crisis, you don't need a coach—you need a tool. panic.btn is that tool." — Eric Richers, LPC, MA, CADC III. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ailin is a self-guided app offering educational support for panic attacks, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, DP/DR, checking and avoidance patterns, health anxiety, and sleep-related anxiety. Panic tells you to escape. An intrusive thought sends you searching for absolute certainty. DP/DR can make you check whether you or the world still feel real. Fighting the sensations, seeking reassurance, and avoiding what scares you can keep the cycle going. Ailin does more than get you through an intense moment. In plain, human language, it explains how fear begins, what reinforces it, and why the same patterns repeat. It teaches you to recognize your own cycle and respond differently—without arguing with your mind or endlessly chasing certainty. WHEN “JUST BREATHE” ISN’T ENOUGH Ailin goes beyond one-size-fits-all calming advice. Inside, you will find support for the specific thought, sensation, or moment you are facing: • SOS audio for moments when panic or anxiety is building • cards built around specific thoughts about your body, control, the future, panic, social situations, unreality, and your sense of self • clear, complete explanations in plain language—so you can recognize your own pattern, understand why it repeats, and see what reinforces fear • guided practices that work with breath and attention, allow a thought to run its course, and bring you back to one small action • content for checking, reassurance seeking, avoidance, health anxiety, fear of fear, and DP/DR • guided audio and nature sounds for bedtime anxiety, racing thoughts, and trouble falling asleep • a Daily Anchor without streaks or guilt BUILT FROM LIVED EXPERIENCE Ailin was created by its founder after years of living with panic attacks, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and depersonalization/derealization. It is the kind of support he wished he had in the hardest moments: clear, human, and usable even when thinking feels difficult. Every card, explanation, practice, and audio script was written and extensively refined by the founder, drawing on his lived experience, what he learned while seeking professional care, his study of fear and anxiety cycles, and conversations with professionals and people who faced similar struggles. START FREE The free version includes: • SOS audio • 10 full cards for difficult thoughts • 4 guided practices • 6 nature sounds • 4 core explanations • the Daily Anchor UNLOCK THE FULL LIBRARY WITH AILIN PRO Ailin Pro unlocks the complete content library: all additional cards, deeper explanations of checking, reassurance seeking, control, avoidance, health anxiety, nighttime anxiety, DP/DR, and fear of fear, plus expanded SOS support and guided sleep sessions. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription. Both options include a 3-day free trial for eligible first-time subscribers. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account settings. NO AI THERAPIST Ailin does not generate personalized mental-health advice. There is no chatbot improvising a response. Every path is written in advance and intentionally designed, so the support stays consistent, clear, and human. Download Ailin and start with the free support. No account. No streaks. No pressure. Ailin is an educational app for self-support. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services, and it is not a replacement for a qualified healthcare professional. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical or treatment decisions. If you may be in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself or someone else, contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your country. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/