# SkyText vs Thunder for Lemmy

The clearest difference is price: Thunder for Lemmy at Free against SkyText's $1.99. Thunder for Lemmy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). SkyText's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Thunder for Lemmy is free to download; SkyText costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SkyText holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunder for Lemmy has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SkyText's written reviews are positive against 71% of Thunder for Lemmy's.

SkyText ships an update every 21 months, Thunder for Lemmy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyText | Thunder for Lemmy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267/reviews)** | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-for-lemmy/id6450518497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Heynow Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307787270) | [Hamlet Jiang Su](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693685788) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Type messages on your device and display them as scrolling text in real time. Ideal for noisy environments or when silent communication is needed. Offers preset messages and customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Real-time scrolling text display, Silent communication, Preset message storage and editing, Day/night color themes, Automatic scrolling on orientation change, Supports upside-down display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thunder for Lemmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-for-lemmy/id6450518497)

An open-source client for exploring the fediverse, offering multi-account support and extensive customization. Navigate communities, posts, and comments with swipe gestures and a Safari extension for seamless linking. Still in early development with more features planned.

**Highlights:** Open source client, Multi-account support, Customizable settings, Swipe gestures, Safari extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyText free?

SkyText costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunder for Lemmy free?

Thunder for Lemmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyText or Thunder for Lemmy?

SkyText is rated higher. SkyText averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thunder for Lemmy averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do SkyText or Thunder for Lemmy have ads?

Neither SkyText nor Thunder for Lemmy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyText or Thunder for Lemmy?

SkyText ships an update every 21 months, and Thunder for Lemmy every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyText was updated on November 10, 2026 and Thunder for Lemmy on November 3, 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.*