# Desktop Note vs Thread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread at none against Desktop Note's 5. Thread also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Desktop Note's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. 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: Desktop Note has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 days, Thread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Note | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-think-out-loud/id6765586901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) | [Jackson Shell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843436581) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

Create customizable sticky notes and display them on your device's home screen. Organize tasks with checklists, add photos, and sync across devices via iCloud. Export your notes in Markdown format for backup or migration.

**Highlights:** Customizable sticky notes, Home screen widgets, To-do checklists, Photo widgets, Text formatting, iCloud sync, Markdown export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


### 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 Desktop Note free?

Desktop Note 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, Desktop Note or Thread?

Thread is rated higher. Desktop Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Thread averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Desktop Note or Thread have ads?

Neither Desktop Note nor Thread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop Note or Thread?

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 days, and Thread every 3 weeks. Most recently, Desktop Note was updated on November 7, 2026 and Thread on October 31, 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.*