# A vs BePTT

The clearest difference is rating: A at 4.5 against BePTT's 2.9. A also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 23%). BePTT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month and BePTT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of A's written reviews are positive against 23% of BePTT's.

A ships an update every 2 weeks, BePTT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | BePTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-pen/id1434492280/reviews)** | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beptt/id1522407507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Penpeer Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711839113) | [Yan Kai Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522407509) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-pen/id1434492280)

This platform connects doctors in Taiwan for professional networking, job opportunities, and knowledge sharing. It offers AI-powered journal summaries, curated lectures, and allows for both real-name and anonymous interactions. Users can complete weekly tasks to earn rewards and stay updated on industry news.

**Highlights:** Doctor recruitment and networking hub, AI-generated medical journal summaries, Online and in-person physician lectures, Real-name or anonymous interaction, Weekly missions for rewards, Industry news and career advice

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A-Pen 徵才功能訂閱制（月） | $99.99 | per month |
| A-Pen 徵才功能訂閱制（月） | $99.99 | per month |


### BePTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beptt/id1522407507)

Access and interact with PTT and PTT2 forums without needing to log in. Manage favorite boards, browse popular topics, and engage with other users through private messages and article posting. Offers advanced features like article searching, push/pull functionality, and image/URL previews.

**Highlights:** Guest browsing, PTT/PTT2 connection support, Favorite board management, Article posting and editing, Private messaging, User search and information, Image and URL preview

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 每月贊助BePTT(每月自動續訂扣款) | $1.49 | per month |
| 贊助BePTT | $0.99 | one-time |
| 贊助BePTT | $2.99 | one-time |
| 贊助BePTT | $8.99 | one-time |
| 贊助BePTT | $14.99 | one-time |
| 贊助BePTT | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

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

### Is BePTT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A or BePTT?

A is rated higher. A averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BePTT averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do A or BePTT have ads?

Neither A nor BePTT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A or BePTT?

A ships an update every 2 weeks, and BePTT every 3 weeks. Most recently, A was updated on September 22, 2026 and BePTT on September 13, 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.*