# Purelist vs Thread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread at none against Purelist's 6. Thread also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Purelist's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Thread asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purelist has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, Thread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purelist | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-think-out-loud/id6765586901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) | [Jackson Shell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843436581) |

## What reviewers say

### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### 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 Purelist free?

Purelist 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, Purelist or Thread?

Thread is rated higher. Purelist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Thread averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Purelist or Thread have ads?

Neither Purelist nor Thread shows ads.

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

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, and Thread every 3 weeks. Most recently, Purelist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Thread on October 7, 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.*