Comparison

Patternly vs Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief

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

Head to head
About

Patternly

Features
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Patternly is a calm, private way to log anxiety episodes and understand patterns over time. Log episodes quickly when they happen, or add details only if you want. Track intensity, optional duration, triggers, and notes — then review trends that help you notice what affects your anxiety. Patternly is designed to feel simple, quiet, and non-judgmental. What you can do Log anxiety episodes in seconds with one-tap logging Record intensity (1–10), optional duration, notes, and custom trigger tags Review patterns with a calendar heatmap and trend insights Browse recent and past episodes at your own pace Export summaries as CSV or PDF for therapy or personal review Designed for calm and privacy No accounts or sign-ups required Your anxiety entries and notes stay stored locally on your device No social features, comparisons, or pressure Patternly doesn’t try to diagnose or treat anxiety. It simply helps you observe, reflect, and build awareness — gently and at your own pace. Privacy Your data is yours. Anxiety entries, notes, and triggers are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted off the device. Anonymous usage and diagnostic data may be collected to improve app stability and performance.

About

Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief

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Your body speaks. Nora helps you listen. When panic strikes, tap "I'm having a panic attack". Nora guides you through breathing and logs the episode automatically. When life calms down, Nora shows the patterns around your symptoms so you can understand your body and feel more in control. Built for people who want to understand their nervous system, not just track their steps. --- CRISIS SUPPORT Real-time guided breathing the moment panic hits. Auto-logs your symptoms so you never lose track. HRV & NERVOUS SYSTEM SCORE A daily score from your heart rate variability, sleep, and activity, so you can see how today compares with your own usual. INSIGHTS FROM YOUR OWN LOGS Insight cards are worked out on your device from your own logs, and worded by Apple Intelligence when it is on. SYMPTOM LOGGING Log palpitations, dizziness, chest tightness, and more with intensity, context, and notes. TRIGGER ANALYSIS See which situations show up alongside your symptoms and how your HRV looks around them. POLYVAGAL CHECK-IN Track your nervous system state: ventral (calm), sympathetic (alert), or dorsal (shut down), with tailored regulation suggestions. THERAPY REPORTS Generate PDF reports of your HRV, symptoms, and patterns. Share directly with your therapist or healthcare provider. BREATHING EXERCISES Box breathing, 4-7-8, Physiological Sigh, and custom patterns with real-time visual guidance. --- Your logs are stored on your device and synced through your own iCloud. To write your personal weekly reflection, your weekly summary is processed on our server over a secure connection when you open the weekly analysis. No account required to start. --- IMPORTANT Nora is a wellness companion, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition, and it does not replace care from a qualified professional. Nora is not a crisis or emergency service: if you are in danger, call your local emergency number or a crisis line right away. Download Nora and start understanding your body today.

Screenshots

Patternly4 screens
Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patternly at none against Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief's 3. Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Patternly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Patternly versus Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternlyNora · Panic & Anxiety Relief
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB32 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAnkur JainYusa Sarisoy

In-app purchases

None

Patternly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief

One-time3
  • A Kind Gesture$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99
  • A Big Heart$9.99

Questions

Is Patternly free?
Patternly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief free?
Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Patternly or Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief have ads?
Neither Patternly nor Nora · Panic & Anxiety Relief shows ads.

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