# Mill vs Parenting TRICK

The clearest difference is rating: Parenting TRICK at 5.0 against Mill's 4.2. Parenting TRICK also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Mill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parenting TRICK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parenting TRICK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mill has 95 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Mill's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parenting TRICK's.

Mill ships an update monthly, Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mill | Parenting TRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mill-kitchen-bin-companion/id1637998905/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mill Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637999207) | [Agentwire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716727385) |

## What reviewers say

### Mill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mill-kitchen-bin-companion/id1637998905)

Manage your smart kitchen bin, schedule pickups, and access helpful guides on food waste. This app helps you control bin settings, customize schedules, and track returns for a more sustainable kitchen.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi bin connection, Bin settings control, Dry & Grind schedule management, Kid & Pet lock, Food Grounds pickup scheduling, Prepaid box ordering, Waste guides and tips

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parenting TRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489)

This app offers guidance and resources for parents based on the TRICK method: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Get personalized advice, learn strategies, and find daily activities to help raise successful children.

**Highlights:** Personalized advice from Esther Wojcicki, Learn the TRICK method, Daily activities and scripts, Parenting challenges addressed, Goal-oriented personal paths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parenting TRICK US | $6.99 | per month |
| US | $65.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mill free?

Mill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parenting TRICK free?

Parenting TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mill or Parenting TRICK?

Parenting TRICK is rated higher. Mill averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Parenting TRICK averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mill or Parenting TRICK have ads?

Parenting TRICK shows ads; Mill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mill or Parenting TRICK?

Mill ships an update monthly, and Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mill was updated on November 3, 2026 and Parenting TRICK on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*