# Trout vs TodoMaps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TodoMaps at 82% against Trout's 33%. TodoMaps also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 4). Trout's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 2 months and TodoMaps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TodoMaps has 54 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 82% of TodoMaps'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, TodoMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trout | TodoMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trout/id384470167/reviews)** | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todomaps-mind-map-for-todo/id733442874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital-Dirtbag](https://appshunter.io/developer/384470170) | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) |

## 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 |


### TodoMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todomaps-mind-map-for-todo/id733442874)

Organize your to-do list using a visual mind-mapping approach. Easily arrange, move, and copy tasks, track progress, and add colorful maps. Share your organized plans with friends or as images.

**Highlights:** Mind mapping organization, Auto arrangement, Drag and drop tasks, Progress tracking, Colorful mind maps, Reminders and memos, Share maps and images

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TodoMaps PRO. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trout free?

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

### Is TodoMaps free?

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

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

Trout is rated higher. Trout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TodoMaps averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Trout or TodoMaps have ads?

Neither Trout nor TodoMaps shows ads.

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

Trout ships an update every 5 months, and TodoMaps monthly. Most recently, Trout was updated on September 22, 2026 and TodoMaps on October 7, 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.*