# nPTT vs Now!

The clearest difference is rating: nPTT at 4.6 against Now!'s 1.0. nPTT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (111 vs 1). Now!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. nPTT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.

nPTT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nPTT has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

nPTT ships an update every 9 days, Now! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPTT | Now! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nptt/id1529382446/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now/id6459699235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hung Fu Tseng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529382448) | [ONEUP NETWORK CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/479826453) |

## What reviewers say

### nPTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nptt/id1529382446)

Browse PTT forums with or without an account. Features include real-time push notifications and customizable widgets for your home screen. Stay updated on the latest discussions and news directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Guest browsing without an account, Login with existing PTT account, Real-time push notifications, iOS 14 home screen widgets, Access to latest posts and comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 月訂閱 | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP 年度會員 | $7.99 | per year |


### Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now/id6459699235)

This real-time communication platform is designed for ACG enthusiasts, offering thousands of ACG-related channels for discussion and immediate access to important ACG information. Engage with news, find help with games, and connect with fellow fans.

**Highlights:** Real-time ACG news and channels, Thousands of ACG discussion channels, Game help and ACG problem-solving, Interactive news bullet comments, Live user count display, Crystal system for activity tracking and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPTT free?

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

### Is Now! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, nPTT or Now!?

nPTT is rated higher. nPTT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Now! averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do nPTT or Now! have ads?

Now! shows ads; nPTT does not.

### Which is updated more often, nPTT or Now!?

nPTT ships an update every 9 days, and Now! every 2 weeks. Most recently, nPTT was updated on September 22, 2026 and Now! on September 9, 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.*