Comparison

Don't Panic vs Panic Attack Relief

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

Panic Attack Relief

This app provides immediate guided relief for panic attacks and anxiety. It offers calming exercises, breathing techniques, and a program to retrain your response, helping you feel more in control and reduce future occurrences.

Highlights
  • One-button panic support
  • Guided calming exercises
  • Breathing and grounding tools
  • Therapist-reviewed strategies
  • Anxiety retraining program
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Panic feels scary. Exhale helps you through it. Exhale gives you guided panic relief when anxiety hits — plus a Rewire program, a guided experience designed to help you retrain your panic response and have fewer panic attacks over time. Open the app, tap one button, and follow simple calming steps. Exhale guides you through breathing, grounding, body relaxation, and reassurance so you can feel safer, steadier, and more in control. WHAT YOU GET • One-button panic support when panic attacks feel overwhelming • Guided calming exercises personalized to your story • Breathing, grounding, relaxation, and reassurance tools • Panic support strategies reviewed by therapists and doctors • Rewire program to help you have fewer panic attacks over time • Streaks and progress tracking to build consistency Use Exhale when you feel panicked, anxious, overwhelmed, shaky, stuck in your thoughts, or uncomfortable in your body. Exhale is here to help you slow down, feel grounded, and take the next step. Download Exhale today and start feeling more in control. DISCLAIMER Exhale is a self-guided wellness app and is not medical care, therapy, crisis support, or emergency service. If you are in danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately. Privacy Policy: https://exhale2.gitlab.io/exhale-ios/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Don't Panic4 screens
Panic Attack Relief4 screens

Verdict

The call

Don't Panic and Panic Attack Relief are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Don't Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Panic Attack Relief sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Panic Attack Relief. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Don't Panic versus Panic Attack Relief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't PanicPanic Attack Relief
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB18 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGame Trail Labs, LLCAlan Thomas Noble

Customer experience

Don't Panic

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

Panic Attack Relief

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
2 purchases

Panic Attack Relief

Subscriptions2
  • Exhale Plus$9.991 Month
  • Exhale Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Don't Panic free?
Don't Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panic Attack Relief free?
Panic Attack Relief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Don't Panic or Panic Attack Relief?
Don't Panic and Panic Attack Relief are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Don't Panic or Panic Attack Relief have ads?
Neither Don't Panic nor Panic Attack Relief shows ads.

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