# Trouble Tree vs Cycles

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cycles at freemium against Trouble Tree's subscription. Cycles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Trouble Tree's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 Cycles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Cycles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, Cycles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trouble Tree | Cycles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-tree/id6740874410/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycles-move-focus-reset/id6756027586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 49 MB | 43 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) | [A Space](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816333036) |

## 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 |


### Cycles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycles-move-focus-reset/id6756027586)

Create and follow timed segments for focused activities like workouts, breathing exercises, study sessions, and routines. This app helps structure your time with clear sequences, offering a modern approach to intentional living without distractions.

**Highlights:** Create custom timed segments, Guided workouts and breathing sessions, Study and routine blocks, Sound-aware cues and rhythm, Community-shared cycles, Flexible for various activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cycles Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Cycles Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trouble Tree free?

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

### Is Cycles free?

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

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

Trouble Tree and Cycles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Trouble Tree or Cycles have ads?

Neither Trouble Tree nor Cycles shows ads.

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

Trouble Tree ships an update fortnightly, and Cycles every 3 days. Most recently, Trouble Tree was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cycles on November 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.*