Stop Panic vs Lower Cortisol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Stop Panic
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When a Panic Attack Startsβ¦ You Donβt Have to Face It Alone Racing heart. Shortness of breath. Overwhelming anxiety. A feeling of losing control. In those moments, thinking clearly can be difficult. Stop Panic was created specifically for that exact moment. With one tap on the STOP PANIC button, the app immediately activates guided audio support from a specialist, helping you calm down step by step. The guidance helps you: β’ Regulate your breathing β’ Reduce the intensity of panic symptoms β’ Ground yourself in the present moment β’ Regain a sense of control over your body and thoughts The techniques used are based on effective anxiety and panic management strategies, designed to help you move through the attack safely. ---------------------------- Premium Content Limited free access is available. Full guided sessions and extended content require a subscription. ---------------------------- How It Works 1. Open the app 2. Tap the STOP PANIC button 3. Follow the calm voice guidance No complicated steps. No thinking required. Just support when you need it most. ---------------------------- Why Stop Panic? β’ Immediate support during panic attacks β’ Simple one-tap activation β’ Guided breathing and grounding techniques β’ Designed for moments of intense anxiety β’ Minimal interface so you can focus on calming down ---------------------------- Who Is This App For? Stop Panic is helpful for people who experience: β’ Panic attacks β’ Sudden anxiety episodes β’ Intense stress reactions β’ Feelings of losing control during anxiety It can be used anytime you need help calming your mind and body. ---------------------------- Important Note Stop Panic is designed as a support tool and does not replace professional medical or psychological care. If you suffer from frequent or severe panic attacks, consulting a qualified healthcare professional is recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lower Cortisol
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Cortisol Calmer turns a steadier day into a short daily checklist and one simple number to watch. Eight small, science-backed habits, the kind linked to a steadier daily stress rhythm, laid out as a quick tick: β’ Morning light β’ Consistent bedtime β’ Screen wind-down β’ Caffeine cutoff β’ Breathwork β’ Light movement β’ Protein breakfast β’ Evening magnesium Tick what you did and your Calm Score fills in: a single 0β100 read of how much of your routine you kept that day. It's a guide to your habits, not a medical measurement of your cortisol. SEE IT WORK The Trends dashboard lines every habit up on one timeline with your Calm Score on top, so your steady stretches and your rough ones show at a glance, across two weeks, a month, three months, or all of it. It lines the days up; the pattern is yours to read. BUILT TO STAY SIMPLE β’ Free, with everything unlocked. β’ Fully on-device: no account, no sign-up, no sync. Your data never leaves your phone. β’ No ads, no tracking, no spam. One quiet daily reminder, only if you want it. β’ A share card to post your progress, whenever you feel like it. Cortisol Calmer is a wellness and habit-tracking app. It does not diagnose, treat, or measure any medical condition, and nothing in it is medical advice. If stress is affecting your health, please talk to a qualified professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lower Cortisol at none against Stop Panic's 2. Lower Cortisol also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stop Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Lower Cortisol asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stop Panic ships an update every 6 weeks, Lower Cortisol every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop Panic | Lower Cortisol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mariana Tsakova | Ashley Weyers |
In-app purchases
Stop Panic
- Stop Panic Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
Lower Cortisol
No in-app purchases









