Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Panic?
Don't Panic is a mobile app designed to help you manage anxiety and panic attacks.
It provides guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, meditations, educational
lessons, journaling, and progress tracking—all based on evidence-based approaches
like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
Is Don't Panic free?
Yes! The core panic relief tools are free forever, including the Panic Button with
8-phase guidance, basic breathing exercises, and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
Premium features like the full lesson library, meditations, journal, and goals
require a subscription after a 14-day free trial.
How much does Premium cost?
Premium is available as a monthly subscription ($6.99/month) or annual subscription
($49.99/year). The annual plan saves you 40% compared to paying monthly. New users
get a 14-day free trial of all premium features when they first install the app.
How do I cancel my subscription?
To cancel your subscription:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Find Don't Panic and tap it
5. Tap Cancel Subscription
You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Find Don't Panic and tap it
5. Tap Cancel Subscription
You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
How do I restore my purchase?
If you've previously subscribed and need to restore your purchase:
1. Open the Don't Panic app
2. Go to Settings (gear icon)
3. Tap Restore Purchases
Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used to purchase.
1. Open the Don't Panic app
2. Go to Settings (gear icon)
3. Tap Restore Purchases
Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used to purchase.
Does the app work offline?
Yes! All features work offline, including the Panic Button, breathing exercises,
grounding techniques, and lessons. The only feature that requires internet is
iCloud sync (to sync data across your devices).
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your data is stored locally on your device and optionally in your
personal iCloud account. We do not have access to your journal entries, goals,
or any personal content. We never sell your data. See our
Privacy Policy for details.
How do I sync across devices?
With Premium, you can sync your data across all your Apple devices using iCloud.
Make sure you're signed into the same Apple ID on all devices and have iCloud
enabled for Don't Panic in your device settings.
Is Don't Panic a replacement for therapy?
No. Don't Panic is a self-help wellness tool that complements professional treatment,
but it is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or medical care. If you're
struggling with anxiety or panic disorder, we encourage you to seek help from a
qualified mental health professional.
How do I export my data?
Premium users can export their goals and journal entries. Go to the Goals or Journal
section, tap the menu icon, and select "Export." You can export in JSON, CSV, or
text format and share via email, Messages, or other apps.
Does the app support Apple Watch?
Yes! The Apple Watch companion app gives you quick access to the Panic Button,
breathing exercises, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, and affirmations right from your wrist.
I found a bug. How do I report it?
Please email us at bugs@dont-panic-app.com
with a description of the issue, what you expected to happen, your device model,
and iOS version. Screenshots or screen recordings are very helpful!
Still need help?
Our support team typically responds within 24-48 hours.
📧 support@dont-panic-app.com