# SarangSemut vs Threads

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SarangSemut at none against Threads's 33. SarangSemut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.3). Threads's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SarangSemut asks for nothing beyond the download.

SarangSemut ships an update every 5 weeks, Threads weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SarangSemut | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.3M** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 49 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [codelabsinfo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099083215) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## What reviewers say

### SarangSemut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarangsemut/id1519308149)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Threads

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #8 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

**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 SarangSemut free?

SarangSemut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Threads free?

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

### Do SarangSemut or Threads have ads?

Threads shows ads; SarangSemut does not.

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

SarangSemut ships an update every 5 weeks, and Threads weekly. Most recently, SarangSemut was updated on October 5, 2026 and Threads on October 15, 2026.

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