# Wish! vs Things

The clearest difference is rating: Wish! at 5.0 against Things's 3.4. Wish! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Things's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wish! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wish! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Wish!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Things's.

Wish! ships an update every 6 days, Things every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wish! | Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish/id1555856634/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bader Alduraee (Saudi Arabia)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538960844) | [Khaled Alothman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610977716) |

## What reviewers say

### Wish!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish/id1555856634)

This social app allows users to share ephemeral posts that disappear after 3 days. It supports various content types like text, photos, videos, and locations, with options for private circles and encrypted, disappearing chats for secure connections.

**Highlights:** Ephemeral posts (3-day lifespan), Diverse sharing options (text, photo, video, location, music), Private circles for exclusive sharing, End-to-end encrypted disappearing chats, Real-time interaction (likes, comments)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101)

Capture and share meaningful moments, experiences, and discoveries. Find inspiring places, books, songs, and movies. Share what moves you and tells your unique story.

**Highlights:** Capture and share moments, Discover inspiring places, Find recommended books, songs, movies, Location-based sharing, Share personal experiences, Curate joyful discoveries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| yearly premium | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wish! free?

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

### Is Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wish! or Things?

Wish! is rated higher. Wish! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Things averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Wish! or Things have ads?

Neither Wish! nor Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wish! or Things?

Wish! ships an update every 6 days, and Things every 10 days. Most recently, Wish! was updated on June 1, 2026 and Things on June 8, 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.*