# Clapper vs Threads

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threads at 2.2M against Clapper's 84K. Threads also leads on chart position (#1 vs #6). Clapper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clapper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Threads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.6 for Clapper against 4.6 for Threads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads has 2.2M ratings behind it against 84K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 52% positive.

Clapper ships an update every 8 days, Threads weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clapper | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapper-video-live-chat/id1522122685/reviews) | [4.6 (2.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 84K | **2.2M** |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #6 | **#1** |
| Size | 228 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CLAPPER MEDIA GROUP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544021155) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## What reviewers say

### Clapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapper-video-live-chat/id1522122685)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #29 Top Free · Social Networking, #63 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This platform focuses on authentic connections and communities through short videos and live streams. Share your opinions, talents, and daily life while discovering local content and interacting with others. It offers monetization opportunities for creators in an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Short video posting (up to 3 minutes), Live streaming with duet options, Audio-only 'Radio' rooms, Group creation for super fans, Opinion sharing with 'Clapback', Location-based content aggregation

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 17500 Coins | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🚀 Fast growth
- 🚀 Monetization options
- 🚀 Freedom of speech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy user interface
- 🔒 Lack of content moderation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Video quality issues after uploading
- Inconsistent behavior when liking/commenting on videos
- Inability to delete notifications
- Accounts being randomly deleted

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced video editing tools
- Better music/audio selection
- Improved algorithm and content discovery
- Ability to mute/block users


### Threads

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #18 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 (12)**

| 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 |

**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 Clapper free?

Clapper 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, Clapper or Threads?

Clapper and Threads are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 84K and 2.2M ratings respectively.

### Do Clapper or Threads have ads?

Both Clapper and Threads show ads.

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

Clapper ships an update every 8 days, and Threads weekly. Most recently, Clapper was updated on September 25, 2026 and Threads on September 25, 2026.

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

Clapper currently peaks at #6 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.*