Comparison

Don't Panic vs NoWoo

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

Head to head
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

About

NoWoo

This app offers guided breathwork, isochronic tones, and positive affirmations to help users manage stress, improve focus, and cultivate emotional balance. It features gentle bells to signal the start and end of sessions, promoting mindful presence. This tool is designed for lifelong use without a subscription.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork exercises
  • Isochronic tones for focus
  • Positive affirmations
  • Gentle bell cues
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Mindful presence training
Features
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NoWoo is a transformative self-regulation tool designed to help you cultivate calm, focus, and balance. Using guided breathwork, ioschronic tones, and positives affirmations, NoWoo empowers you to self-regulate your emotions, reduce stress, and shift your mindset. A gentle bell marks the start and end of each practice, grounding you in mindful presence. This is a subscription-free tool you can carry with you forever.

Screenshots

Don't Panic4 screens
NoWoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Don't Panic at Free against NoWoo's $9.99. Don't Panic also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). NoWoo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Don't Panic is free to download; NoWoo costs $9.99 up front. Don't Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. NoWoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Don't Panic against 5.0 for NoWoo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Don't Panic ships an update every 8 days, NoWoo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Don't Panic versus NoWoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't PanicNoWoo
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGame Trail Labs, LLCJARRETT JOSEPH GEANOLOUS

Customer experience

Don't Panic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NoWoo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Don't Panic

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year
None

NoWoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Don't Panic free?
Don't Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoWoo free?
NoWoo costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Don't Panic or NoWoo?
Don't Panic and NoWoo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Don't Panic or NoWoo have ads?
Neither Don't Panic nor NoWoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Don't Panic or NoWoo?
Don't Panic ships an update every 8 days, and NoWoo every 3 months. Most recently, Don't Panic was updated on October 24, 2026 and NoWoo on October 14, 2026.

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