# Thready vs Fishi

The clearest difference is price: Fishi at Free against Thready's $2.99. Fishi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (538 vs 61). Thready's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Fishi is free to download; Thready costs $2.99 up front. Fishi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Thready asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fishi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishi has 538 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Thready's written reviews are positive against 56% of Fishi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thready ships an update every 8 days, Fishi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thready | Fishi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thready-your-thread-tracker/id1511345898/reviews) | **[4.6 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishi-aquarium-manager/id6450653339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **538** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Sawicki](https://appshunter.io/developer/408235327) | [Rafael Mirza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572990563) |

## What reviewers say

### Thready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thready-your-thread-tracker/id1511345898)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Easily discover, track, and organize your embroidery threads and floss. Browse thousands of colors, manage your existing stash, and create wishlists for future projects. Features a user-friendly interface with night mode support.

**Highlights:** Discover new thread colors, Browse DMC embroidery floss catalog, Track existing thread inventory, Create wishlists for needed threads, Search by color name or ID, Night mode interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Nice visual for colors
- ✅ Great for tracking stash
- 🛒 Useful for shopping lists
- 💡 Color comparison feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Missing many DMC colors
- 🔄 Needs frequent updates
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited to DMC threads
- 🖱️ Clunky input method
- 🗄️ No custom categories

**Reported bugs**

- Home screen blocked by unclosable message
- App cannot be opened due to update message
- Update message overlays screen, rendering app useless
- Number ticker doesn't always register changes
- Need list not popping up (resolved by restarting app)

**Requested features**

- Ability to add own threads (custom)
- Button to add quantity instead of dial
- Size filter
- EMC family filter
- Sort by name or color


### Fishi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishi-aquarium-manager/id6450653339)

Manage and track all your exotic pets and their habitats. Discover new species, monitor environmental conditions, and receive care reminders to ensure your animals thrive. Perfect for both new and experienced pet keepers.

**Highlights:** Pet tracking, Species discovery, Habitat health monitoring, Water parameter tracking, Feeding reminders, Maintenance alerts, Care condition insights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fishi 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sub Fishi | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Fishi Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Fishi  Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Fishi Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📊 Excellent parameter tracking and logging capabilities
- 🐠 Comprehensive fish and plant database with detailed information
- 🚀 Responsive developers who implement feature requests quickly
- 💜 Regular updates and continuous app improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall strategy limiting core functionality
- 🔒 Paywall appears after initial setup (misleading onboarding)
- ❌ Limited free fish species available (mostly cichlids)
- 🚫 Cannot add multiple fish without premium subscription
- 📱 Inconsistent feature availability between free and paid tiers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding certain fish species
- Parameter tracking not displaying all logged measurements (nitrate/nitrite)
- Betta fish warning incorrectly suggests multiple bettas needed
- Deleted species cannot be re-added (locked permanently)
- Free trial popup repeatedly appears and requires device restart

**Requested features**

- Multi-user/collaborative tank management for couples and families
- Plant species tracking and health monitoring
- Initial tank cycle tracking feature
- Advanced filtering system for fish discovery (multiple tags simultaneously)
- Ability to edit dates on logged events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thready free?

Thready costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fishi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thready or Fishi?

Fishi is rated higher. Thready averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Fishi averages 4.6 from 538 ratings.

### Do Thready or Fishi have ads?

Fishi shows ads; Thready does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thready or Fishi?

Thready ships an update every 8 days, and Fishi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thready was updated on September 21, 2026 and Fishi on September 22, 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.*