HoldOn vs TapBreath

HoldOn is the panic button you can trust when anxiety hits — 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. ■ Panic button, always free Breathing, haptic sync, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding never lock behind a paywall — help should never wait for a login screen. ■ 100% offline & private Your data never leaves your device. No servers, no tracking, no account required. Works on a plane, in the subway, anywhere. ■ Reassurance cards Calming messages to read after an episode, informed by anxiety management practices. ■ Premium: CBT-based lessons Unlock 16 lessons grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to help you understand and manage anxiety over time — 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 — if you're in crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or emergency services.

TapBreath is a breathing pacer for anxious moments. Tap the circle: quick taps as you breathe in, slow taps as you let it out, and the app leads you into a steady rhythm of five seconds in and five seconds out. Tapping gives your hands something to do while your breath slows down. The circle grows and shrinks with each breath, a light vibration marks each tap, and a gentle cue tells you if you are rushing. WHAT IT DOES - One button. Tap when you are ready, tap along, tap "I am done" when you are. - Paced breathing: four, five, or six seconds in and out. - Vibration with each tap and each change of breath (you can turn it off). - A count of breaths and time, and a quick "how do you feel now" after each session. - Recent sessions kept on your phone. - English, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No login. No tracking. No data collection. Nothing you do here leaves your phone. WORKS ANYWHERE The whole app is on your phone, so it works with no signal at all. IMPORTANT TapBreath is not medical care and does not diagnose or treat any condition. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US, 24/7, free) or your local emergency number. From the team behind PatternMD.