# Braintrust vs Trouble Tree

The clearest difference is monetization model: Braintrust at free with in-app purchases against Trouble Tree's subscription. Trouble Tree's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braintrust sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.9 for Braintrust against 5.0 for Trouble Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Braintrust ships an update every 2 weeks, Trouble Tree fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braintrust | Trouble Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintrust-memory-companion/id6476418361/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blank Slate Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324776489) | [Jeremy Downs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792032102) |

## What reviewers say

### Braintrust

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintrust-memory-companion/id6476418361)

This app uses cognitive science and AI to help users remember important information. It provides daily review questions and tracks progress, aiding those concerned about memory loss or caring for someone who is.

**Highlights:** Daily review questions, Progress tracking, Research-backed methods, Mini-courses on topics, Templates and examples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


### 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 Braintrust free?

Braintrust 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, Braintrust or Trouble Tree?

Trouble Tree is rated higher. Braintrust averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Trouble Tree averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Braintrust or Trouble Tree have ads?

Braintrust shows ads; Trouble Tree does not.

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

Braintrust ships an update every 2 weeks, and Trouble Tree fortnightly. Most recently, Braintrust was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trouble Tree on October 28, 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.*