# tellonym vs Threads

The clearest difference is chart position: Threads at #1 against tellonym's #121. Threads also leads on ratings volume (2.3M vs 145K) and review sentiment (52% vs 38%). tellonym's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tellonym sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threads holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads has 2.3M ratings behind it against 145K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of tellonym's written reviews are positive against 52% of Threads's.

tellonym ships an update every 3 days, Threads weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tellonym | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tellonym-ask-me-anything/id1265133033/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145K | **2.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 | **#1** |
| Size | 158 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Callosum Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265133032) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## What reviewers say

### tellonym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tellonym-ask-me-anything/id1265133033)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends by asking questions and receiving anonymous messages. Share your thoughts, get to know each other better, and discover new connections through shared interests. Engage in conversations and direct messaging within the app.

**Highlights:** Receive anonymous messages, Share Q&A on social media, Personalized sharing link, Follow friends and join conversations, Direct messaging and chat, Explore profiles and connect with others

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tellonym Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Tellonym Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Tellonym Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Tellonym Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Tellonym Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Tellonym Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Tellonym Premium - Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Tellonym Plus | $12.99 | per year |
| Tellonym Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 30 TelloCoins Discount | $0.49 | one-time |
| 60 TelloCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 TelloCoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crown Emoji | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🥰 Positive user experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant pop-ups and notifications
- 🤖 Too many bot-generated questions
- 🚫 Enables cyberbullying and harassment
- 🔒 Lack of privacy and security features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent notification system
- Issues with posting and sharing content
- Discrepancies between reported and actual data

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off bot questions
- Improved blocking and reporting system
- Ability to switch between multiple accounts
- Customizable safety and filtering settings


### Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #12 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Start conversations with text, images, polls, and more, Join discussions through replies, Stay updated on trending topics, Control content visibility and replies, Discover communities and creators, Private 1:1 and group direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $3.99 | per month |
| No ads (1 account) | $7.99 | per month |
| No ads (2 accounts) | $12.99 | per month |
| No ads (3 accounts) | $17.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $22.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |
| No ads (7 accounts) | $37.99 | per month |
| No ads (8 accounts) | $42.99 | per month |
| No ads (13 accounts) | $67.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Integrated with Instagram
- 🤝 Sense of community
- 😊 Positive and friendly environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Too many suggested/random posts
- 🔍 Lacking search and discovery features
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between accounts
- 📱 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to post or comment
- Disappearing posts and replies
- Inconsistent account linking with Instagram

**Requested features**

- Chronological feed option
- Hashtag and keyword search
- Trending topics section
- Bookmarking/saving posts
- Direct messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tellonym free?

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

### Is Threads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tellonym or Threads?

Threads is rated higher. tellonym averages 4.5 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while Threads averages 4.6 from 2.3M ratings.

### Do tellonym or Threads have ads?

Both tellonym and Threads show ads.

### Which is updated more often, tellonym or Threads?

tellonym ships an update every 3 days, and Threads weekly. Most recently, tellonym was updated on October 30, 2026 and Threads on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, tellonym or Threads?

tellonym currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Threads at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*