Comparison

Calmly vs Ground5

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

Head to head
About

Calmly

Features
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Calmly is a simple and calming app designed to help you manage anxiety and regain control during stressful moments. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, panicked, or just need a moment to breathe, Calmly guides you through gentle breathing, grounding exercises, and calming text designed to bring your nervous system back to balance. FEATURES: • Guided panic and grounding mode for moments of anxiety • Calming breathing exercises with smooth animations • Short calming texts to ease racing thoughts • Minimal, distraction-free design • Optional Premium access for extended calming content Calmly is not a medical app and does not replace professional treatment. It is designed to support relaxation and emotional grounding. Terms of Use: https://yairva27.github.io/calmly/terms Privacy Policy: https://yairva27.github.io/calmly/privacy Take a breath. You’re safe. Calmly is here.

About

Ground5

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
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Panic or anxiety rising? Tap once and Ground5 guides you through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, one calm step at a time. No sign-up, works offline. Ground5 helps you calm down by gently guiding your attention back to the present moment. Ground5 is built around the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, a simple and widely used method to reduce panic and anxiety by focusing on your senses. The app guides you step by step, so you don’t need to remember what to do or make decisions when you’re already feeling distressed. With soft visuals, gentle vibrations, and short breathing pauses, Ground5 helps shift your focus away from anxious thoughts and back to what’s real and steady around you. How Ground5 works • Tap once to start • Follow the guided sensory steps • Breathe slowly between phases • Finish feeling more present and grounded Designed for difficult moments Ground5 is meant to be used during a panic or anxiety episode: • No login or setup • No instructions to read • The core grounding exercise works offline. • Free to download and use with ads. An optional one-time purchase removes ads. No subscriptions. There are no subscriptions and no pressure. Just a calm, simple tool when you need it. Take a moment. Breathe slowly. Reconnect with the present. Ground5 does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. It is a self-help wellness app designed to support grounding and relaxation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gtnjstudios.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Calmly4 screens
Ground54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calmly at none against Ground5's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Calmly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ground5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Calmly versus Ground5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmlyGround5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYair VarsulkerShantanu Sarkar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calmly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Calmly Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Ground5

One-time1
  • Ground5 Adfree$3.99

Questions

Is Calmly free?
Calmly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ground5 free?
Ground5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calmly or Ground5 have ads?
Ground5 shows ads; Calmly does not.

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