Comparison

No Panic vs HoldOn

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

Head to head
About

No Panic

Features
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Stop a panic attack in about a minute. Open the app, tap the button, follow 10 short calming steps. That is the whole thing. I built No Panic because I needed something simple. When anxiety hits you in the supermarket, on the subway, or right before a meeting, the last thing you want is to scroll through menus or create an account. You want help, and you want it fast. HOW IT WORKS Tap the panic button. You get 10 quick steps to work through, one at a time. Grounding cues, slow breathing, and reminders that what you are feeling will pass. Swipe when you are ready for the next one. No timers, no notifications, no rush. WHAT IS INSIDE A panic button with a 10-step guided flow for the worst moments. Over 100 calming techniques in the library, rotated so it never feels repetitive. Breathing exercises and grounding methods that actually work in public, without anyone noticing. Works offline. No internet, no sign-up, no account. Privacy first. No tracking, no ads, no data sold. Analytics are optional and anonymous if you choose to share them. Available in English and Ukrainian for now. More languages coming. WHO IT IS FOR People who deal with panic attacks, anxiety, or sudden waves of fear and worry. People who want a discreet tool they can open anywhere without anyone noticing. People already seeing a therapist who want something for the moments between sessions. Friends and family looking for a simple way to support someone they love. A NOTE No Panic is a self-help tool. It is not a replacement for therapy or medical care. If panic attacks happen often, please talk to a doctor or therapist you trust. If you are in crisis right now, please call a local crisis line. You are not alone in this. Privacy Policy: https://denid88.github.io/nopanic-app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HoldOn

Features
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HoldOn is the panic button you can trust when anxiety hits โ€” offline, private, and free forever for the tools that matter most. When panic strikes, words are hard to read. That's why HoldOn's core relief flow is wordless: tap the panic button, follow a breathing pattern synced to gentle haptic pulses, then ground yourself with the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. No account, no internet, no waiting. โ–  Panic button, always free Breathing, haptic sync, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding never lock behind a paywall โ€” help should never wait for a login screen. โ–  100% offline & private Your data never leaves your device. No servers, no tracking, no account required. Works on a plane, in the subway, anywhere. โ–  Reassurance cards Calming messages to read after an episode, informed by anxiety management practices. โ–  Premium: CBT-based lessons Unlock 16 lessons grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to help you understand and manage anxiety over time โ€” plus an ad-free experience. HoldOn helps you manage and practice through anxious moments. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment โ€” if you're in crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or emergency services.

Screenshots

No Panic4 screens
HoldOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: No Panic at none against HoldOn's shown. HoldOn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. No Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HoldOn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No Panic ships an update every 10 days, HoldOn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
No Panic versus HoldOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNo PanicHoldOn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.013.3 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size191 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAsya DubovaSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

No Panic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

HoldOn

One-time1
  • HoldOn Premium (Lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is No Panic free?
No Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HoldOn free?
HoldOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do No Panic or HoldOn have ads?
HoldOn shows ads; No Panic does not.
Which is updated more often, No Panic or HoldOn?
No Panic ships an update every 10 days, and HoldOn fortnightly. Most recently, No Panic was updated on October 9, 2026 and HoldOn on October 15, 2026.

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