Comparison

WorryTree vs BrightHour Clock

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

BrightHour Clock

Features
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Stop squinting. BrightHour Clock turns your iPad into a calm, always-on hub for time, routines, and wellbeing — completely free to use, forever. See Time Clearly Extra-large text, customizable fonts, colors, and a smart night dimmer make every glance effortless, whether on your bedside table, kitchen counter, or community space. Hear the Time, Hands-Free Tap anywhere — single, double, or two-finger — to hear the current time and date aloud. Schedule automatic announcements with your chosen voice, speed, and volume. Stay on Top of Medications & Hydration Build discreet medication schedules with snooze and “taken” tracking. Set gentle hydration reminders with uplifting facts to keep you feeling your best. Wellbeing-Friendly Controls Large touch targets, thoughtful VoiceOver support, haptics, and an always-on option make BrightHour easy for everyone, including users with visual or motor challenges. Why BrightHour? • Always free — no ads, no paywalls • Designed for clarity and accessibility • Perfect for bedside tables, kitchens, shared spaces, and caregiving environments • Supports healthy routines and independence BrightHour Clock is the simple, visible, supportive dashboard that keeps every hour clear and every routine on track.

Screenshots

WorryTree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrightHour Clock at none against WorryTree's 10. WorryTree's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. BrightHour Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorryTree ships an update every 2 weeks, BrightHour Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WorryTree versus BrightHour Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorryTreeBrightHour Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalverra Holdings LLC1AM STUDIOS LLC

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
None

BrightHour Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WorryTree free?
WorryTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrightHour Clock free?
BrightHour Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WorryTree or BrightHour Clock have ads?
Neither WorryTree nor BrightHour Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorryTree or BrightHour Clock?
WorryTree ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrightHour Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, WorryTree was updated on November 6, 2026 and BrightHour Clock on November 8, 2026.

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