# Milki vs Thread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread at none against Milki's 3. Milki's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Thread asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Milki against 5.0 for Thread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Milki has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Milki ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Milki | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-think-out-loud/id6765586901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545804809) | [Jackson Shell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843436581) |

## What reviewers say

### Milki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily targets, Actual vs. Target progress charts, Pomodoro technique focus timer, Activity tracking and metrics, Multi-device sync, Status levels and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating and boosts productivity
- 💡 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Ad-free and no in-app purchases required
- 👍 Helpful for studying and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 💡 Leaderboard system could be improved
- 💡 More customization options desired
- 🐛 Some issues with tracking and syncing data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps


### Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-think-out-loud/id6765586901)

Capture your thoughts instantly by speaking them aloud. This app transforms your voice into organized notes, keeping your ideas accessible without any accounts or ads. It's designed for those who need a quick and efficient way to save their inspirations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited voice notes, Unlimited recording length, Automatic organization, On-device storage, No accounts required, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Milki free?

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

### Is Thread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Milki or Thread?

Thread is rated higher. Milki averages 4.9 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Thread averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Milki or Thread have ads?

Neither Milki nor Thread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Milki or Thread?

Milki ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread every 3 weeks. Most recently, Milki was updated on September 4, 2026 and Thread on September 20, 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.*