# MyISS vs Threads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threads at 52% against MyISS's 0%. Threads also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked). MyISS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 33) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MyISS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyISS ships an update fortnightly, Threads weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyISS | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 83 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ISS World Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029894047) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## What reviewers say

### MyISS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myiss/id1592970768)

This platform serves as a central hub for global communication and information, aggregating services, news, and tools. It allows users to learn about the company, stay updated on news, join online communities, share feedback, and access key systems and resources.

**Highlights:** Global communication and information hub, Company news and updates, Online social communities, Feedback surveys, Access to key systems and resources, Self-help resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Threads

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #13 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| No ads (13 accounts) | $67.99 | 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 MyISS free?

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

### Is Threads free?

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

### Do MyISS or Threads have ads?

Threads shows ads; MyISS does not.

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

MyISS ships an update fortnightly, and Threads weekly. Most recently, MyISS was updated on October 19, 2026 and Threads on October 23, 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.*