# Trouble Tree vs Examined Self

The clearest difference is device support: Trouble Tree at 3 against Examined Self's 1. Trouble Tree also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trouble Tree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Examined Self sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, Examined Self every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trouble Tree | Examined Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Downs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792032102) | [Pedro Vasconcelos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292558841) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Examined Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/examined-self/id6742040462)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Examined Self Premium – Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trouble Tree free?

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

### Is Examined Self free?

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

### Do Trouble Tree or Examined Self have ads?

Neither Trouble Tree nor Examined Self shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trouble Tree or Examined Self?

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, and Examined Self every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trouble Tree was updated on October 28, 2026 and Examined Self 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.*