# Trout vs Inclr

The clearest difference is rating: Trout at 4.8 against Inclr's 3.8. Trout also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Inclr's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 2 months and Inclr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inclr has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Trout's written reviews are positive against 60% of Inclr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trout ships an update every 5 months, Inclr every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trout | Inclr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trout/id384470167/reviews)** | [3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inclr-mindmap-notes-organizer/id1060692932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digital-Dirtbag](https://appshunter.io/developer/384470170) | [Inclr Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060692931) |

## What reviewers say

### Trout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trout/id384470167)

This app helps you organize thoughts and ideas non-linearly using words and images. You can categorize concepts with color and shape, and enhance your maps with sketches and photos. Share your organized ideas as images or PDFs, or export them in OPML or markdown formats.

**Highlights:** Associate words and images, Organize ideas non-linearly, Categorize by color and shape, Add sketches and photos, Share as image or PDF, Export OPML or markdown, Freeform or automatic layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Day subscription | $2.49 | per 2 months |
| Free trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


### Inclr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inclr-mindmap-notes-organizer/id1060692932)

This app helps you organize tasks, files, notes, and ideas using a visual mind-mapping system. It aims to boost productivity and memory retention by mirroring how the brain processes information. Store and access all your digital life in one intuitive, customizable space.

**Highlights:** Visual mind mapping organizer, Task and file management, Idea and note clustering, Customizable visual system, Supports all file types, Integrated web browser

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| iPhone Yearly Membership | $15.49 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Inclr Lifetime Membership | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trout free?

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

### Is Inclr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trout or Inclr?

Trout is rated higher. Trout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Inclr averages 3.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Trout or Inclr have ads?

Neither Trout nor Inclr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trout or Inclr?

Trout ships an update every 5 months, and Inclr every 10 days. Most recently, Trout was updated on September 22, 2026 and Inclr on October 15, 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.*