Comparison

Paddle vs WorryTree

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

Head to head
About

Paddle

Features
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Paddle provides a means of storing information and key learning from therapy sessions, along with work booklets and other related resources in an organised and secure fashion, ensuring that this important information is readily accessible once therapy ends. The app helps you not only to get the most out of therapy, but to keep making use of the skills and knowledge gained, once treatment has finished.

About

WorryTree

This app helps you manage overthinking and anxiety by guiding you to write down your worries, assess their solvability, and take action or let them go. It incorporates CBT and ACT techniques, offering journaling, sensory practices, and reminders to promote mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Write down worries
  • Assess solvability
  • Create action plans
  • Practice letting go
  • Identify thinking traps
  • Gratitude and acceptance journals
  • Sensory practices for calm
Features
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Overthinking? Worry on a loop? WorryTree helps you write the worry down, check whether you can do anything about it, and then act on it or let it go. Formerly Luma: same app, same account, same tools. Named best CBT app by Marie Claire (2023). HOW IT WORKS • Write it down: get the worry out of your head and into words. • Run it through the worry tree: can you do something about this? • Yes: make a short plan and choose one step to start with. • No: let it go for now, with a walk, some music or a short sensory practice. • Look back: see which worries actually happened, and what helped before. ALSO IN WORRYTREE • Notice thinking traps: check a thought against 8 common thinking styles • Gratitude, acceptance and uncertainty journals • Short sensory practices for in-the-moment calm • Worry time reminders • Works across your devices BUILT ON CBT AND ACT The worry tree is a widely used technique from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). WorryTree also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Many people use it alongside therapy, and many reviewers say a therapist or CBT course recommended it. "The absolute best app out there for managing your thoughts and worries." App Store review FULL ACCESS Full access to WorryTree needs a monthly or yearly subscription. Eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial. Prices vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Service: https://www.myluma.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.myluma.app/privacy-policy PLEASE NOTE WorryTree is a self-help tool. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy or medical advice, and it does not diagnose or treat any condition. If you're worried about your mental health, speak to your doctor or a trained therapist. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or call 911.

Screenshots

Paddle4 screens
WorryTree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle at none against WorryTree's 10. Paddle also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. WorryTree sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paddle ships an update monthly, WorryTree every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paddle versus WorryTree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddleWorryTree
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGlobal Initiative LtdCalverra Holdings LLC

In-app purchases

None

Paddle

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

WorryTree

Subscriptions8
  • WorryTree Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • WorryTree Plus Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • WorryTree Plus Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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  • WorryTree Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • WorryTree Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • WorryTree Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • WorryTree Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • WorryTree Plus Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Paddle free?
Paddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorryTree free?
WorryTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paddle or WorryTree have ads?
Neither Paddle nor WorryTree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paddle or WorryTree?
Paddle ships an update monthly, and WorryTree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paddle was updated on November 2, 2026 and WorryTree on November 2, 2026.

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