# Trouble Tree vs mindcomb

The clearest difference is monetization model: mindcomb at freemium against Trouble Tree's subscription. mindcomb also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. Trouble Tree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and mindcomb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 Trouble Tree against 5.0 for mindcomb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, mindcomb every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trouble Tree | mindcomb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindcomb/id6752504434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 49 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Downs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792032102) | [mindcomb Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839553293) |

## 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 |


### mindcomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindcomb/id6752504434)

This audio app offers guided sessions to help users achieve a sense of calm, clarity, and control. It uses a structured method of Reset, Reflect, and Realign to guide users through their thoughts and emotions, providing a tool for consistent mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided audio sessions, Original sound for emotional regulation, Reflection for clarity and insight, Structured process for mental well-being, Reset, Reflect, Realign method

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trouble Tree free?

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

### Is mindcomb free?

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

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

Trouble Tree and mindcomb are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Trouble Tree or mindcomb have ads?

mindcomb shows ads; Trouble Tree does not.

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

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, and mindcomb every 5 days. Most recently, Trouble Tree was updated on September 23, 2026 and mindcomb on October 5, 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.*