Comparison

WorryTree vs The Worry Work App

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

Head to head
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.

About

The Worry Work App

This app provides tools to manage anxiety and stress through guided exercises and journaling. It helps users transform worries into actionable insights and track their progress towards a calmer state.

Highlights
  • Worry Journaling
  • Guided Breathing Exercises
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Progress Tracking Analytics
  • Stress Reduction Techniques
Features
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The Worry Work App is a comprehensive app designed to help you navigate and manage your anxiety. Whether you're facing everyday stressors or deeper concerns, this app equips you with the tools you need to transform worries into actionable insights. Key Features: • Worry Journal: Document your worries in a safe space. The app allows you to articulate your thoughts, making them easier to manage and understand. • Breathing Work: Focus on your breathing with our guided process and reroute blood flow back to the part of your brain that helps you think clearly. • Mindfulness Exercises: Engage in a variety of mindfulness and meditation techniques tailored to reduce stress and improve focus. These practices are designed for both beginners and experienced users. • Progress Tracking: Monitor your journey with insightful analytics. Track your progress over time, celebrate your victories, and identify areas for growth! Download The Worry Work App today and start your journey toward a calmer, more empowered you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WorryTree4 screens
The Worry Work App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Worry Work App at free with in-app purchases against WorryTree's subscription. The Worry Work App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and The Worry Work App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Worry Work App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WorryTree's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Worry Work App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorryTree ships an update every 2 weeks, The Worry Work App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WorryTree versus The Worry Work App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorryTreeThe Worry Work App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCalverra Holdings LLCThe Worry Work Group, LLC

Customer experience

WorryTree

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative10.0%

The Worry Work App

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

The Worry Work App

Subscriptions2
  • Full access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full access7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is WorryTree free?
WorryTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Worry Work App free?
The Worry Work App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorryTree or The Worry Work App?
The Worry Work App is rated higher. WorryTree averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while The Worry Work App averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do WorryTree or The Worry Work App have ads?
Neither WorryTree nor The Worry Work App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorryTree or The Worry Work App?
WorryTree ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Worry Work App every 4 days. Most recently, WorryTree was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Worry Work App on November 4, 2026.

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