# Psyhelp vs Trouble Tree

The clearest difference is monetization model: Psyhelp at free with in-app purchases against Trouble Tree's subscription. Psyhelp also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). Trouble Tree's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Psyhelp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Trouble Tree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Psyhelp against 5.0 for Trouble Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Psyhelp ships an update every 3 days, Trouble Tree fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Psyhelp | Trouble Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psyhelp-self-therapy-and-stress/id6444294927/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 114 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hacktika SAS FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623156744) | [Jeremy Downs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792032102) |

## What reviewers say

### Psyhelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psyhelp-self-therapy-and-stress/id6444294927)

This app offers self-therapy tools, mindfulness exercises, and guided meditations to help users manage stress, anxiety, and improve emotional well-being. It includes daily journaling, mood tracking, psychology tests, and educational content based on CBT and ACT principles.

**Highlights:** Self-therapy plans, Daily meditations, Journaling and mood check-ins, Psychology tests, Mindfulness guide videos, Motivational quotes, Breathing and relaxation tools

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalized plan - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Psyhelp Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $38.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium Account | $59.99 | per year |
| Psyhelp Premium | $69.99 | per year |


### Trouble Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410)

This app helps you process life's challenges and foster emotional growth. Log troubles, reframe thoughts, and practice gratitude to cultivate a visual representation of your journey. Access past reflections and gain insights into your progress.

**Highlights:** Log daily troubles, Reframe thoughts and take action, Practice gratitude, Visualize emotional growth, Access past reflections, Optional therapist export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Psyhelp free?

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

### Is Trouble Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Psyhelp or Trouble Tree?

Psyhelp and Trouble Tree are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Psyhelp or Trouble Tree have ads?

Psyhelp shows ads; Trouble Tree does not.

### Which is updated more often, Psyhelp or Trouble Tree?

Psyhelp ships an update every 3 days, and Trouble Tree fortnightly. Most recently, Psyhelp was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trouble Tree 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.*