# GRIEFBOX vs The TRIGGER Project

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The TRIGGER Project at none against GRIEFBOX's 1. The TRIGGER Project also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). GRIEFBOX's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 18 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRIEFBOX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. The TRIGGER Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GRIEFBOX against 4.9 for The TRIGGER Project. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The TRIGGER Project has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

GRIEFBOX ships an update every 5 days, The TRIGGER Project every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIEFBOX | The TRIGGER Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griefbox/id6477760978/reviews)** | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trigger-project/id6503653200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brittany Faith Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730370945) | [Seabird Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/901059927) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIEFBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griefbox/id6477760978)

A compassionate space designed to support individuals navigating loss. It offers community groups, a resource library with coping strategies, and a directory of professional support services.

**Highlights:** Community Support Groups, Resource Library, Professional Directory, Personalized Experience, Privacy and Safety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grief Box App. | $4.99 | per month |


### The TRIGGER Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-trigger-project/id6503653200)

This app provides resources and opportunities for community members to learn about gun violence prevention. Engage with others, read updates, and stay informed about important project news and events. Customize your experience to easily access the features you use most.

**Highlights:** Read updates and messages, Learn about gun violence causes, Get project notifications, Browse social media and news, Engage with community members, Join community chat discussions, Customizable portal layout

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRIEFBOX free?

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

### Is The TRIGGER Project free?

The TRIGGER Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRIEFBOX or The TRIGGER Project?

GRIEFBOX is rated higher. GRIEFBOX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The TRIGGER Project averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do GRIEFBOX or The TRIGGER Project have ads?

GRIEFBOX shows ads; The TRIGGER Project does not.

### Which is updated more often, GRIEFBOX or The TRIGGER Project?

GRIEFBOX ships an update every 5 days, and The TRIGGER Project every 18 months. Most recently, GRIEFBOX was updated on September 30, 2026 and The TRIGGER Project on October 2, 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.*