# Mobile01 vs Ptter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mobile01 at 343 against Ptter's 4. Ptter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile01 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ptter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ptter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile01 has 343 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile01 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ptter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile01 | Ptter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile01/id444909583/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptter-for-ptt/id1639251486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile01.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/368895315) | [YU HENG WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/635777871) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile01

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile01/id444909583)

This app is Taiwan's largest lifestyle website and forum, covering a wide range of topics from cars and phones to home decor and fashion. It features user-generated content like unboxing reviews and expert recommendations, along with a free marketplace and travel information.

**Highlights:** Daily news and hot discussions, Post, reply, quote, and save articles, Upload photos with app emojis, Intuitive user interface, Free marketplace, Travel information

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Subscribe VIP Per Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Auto Subscribe VIP Per Year | $10.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 🚀 Informative and up-to-date content
- 🤖 Well-designed interface
- 📱 Seamless mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Slow loading times
- 📵 Accessibility problems on newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive navigation
- Inability to load images and media
- Keyboard issues on certain devices
- Unexpected app closures

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Improved search and filtering options
- Bookmark and save functionality
- iPad-optimized layout


### Ptter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptter-for-ptt/id1639251486)

This app is a user-friendly browser for a popular Taiwanese online forum, offering features like custom boards, account verification, and a guest mode. It allows users to read, post, and share content with a personalized interface and secure connection.

**Highlights:** Customizable boards for news, Account verification support, Guest mode for browsing, Text-to-speech for articles, Article posting with image upload, Personalized interface and history, Secure WSS encrypted connection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 每月續訂方案 | $1.99 | per month |
| 每年續訂方案 | $14.99 | per year |
| 贊助開發團隊 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 贊助開發團隊 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 贊助開發團隊 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 贊助開發團隊 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 贊助開發團隊 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile01 free?

Mobile01 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ptter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile01 or Ptter?

Ptter is rated higher. Mobile01 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while Ptter averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mobile01 or Ptter have ads?

Both Mobile01 and Ptter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile01 or Ptter?

Mobile01 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ptter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile01 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ptter on October 24, 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.*