# ThreadNote vs PhotoToDo

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoToDo at 4.0 against ThreadNote's 3.4. PhotoToDo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). ThreadNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotoToDo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadNote has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ThreadNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhotoToDo's.

ThreadNote ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoToDo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadNote | PhotoToDo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadnote/id474140927/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phototodo/id1617819182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smallmake](https://appshunter.io/developer/474141990) | [maya semasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606742766) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadnote/id474140927)

This app offers a unique list-based note-taking experience without traditional titles. Organize your thoughts hierarchically with parent-child notes and navigate them using intuitive swipes and gestures. Customize display settings and export your notes in various formats.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical parent-child note organization, List-based display without traditional titles, Swipe and pinch gestures for navigation and folding, Text filtering and tag-based search, Note sharing and exporting, Customizable display settings, Data backup and restoration

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phototodo/id1617819182)

A simple to-do list app that allows you to display only the necessary items. You can add images, dates, times, notes, and flags to your tasks. It supports dark mode and allows for three separate to-do lists.

**Highlights:** Display only necessary items, Add images and photos, Include dates and times, Add notes and flags, Three separate to-do lists, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadNote free?

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

### Is PhotoToDo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThreadNote or PhotoToDo?

PhotoToDo is rated higher. ThreadNote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PhotoToDo averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ThreadNote or PhotoToDo have ads?

PhotoToDo shows ads; ThreadNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThreadNote or PhotoToDo?

ThreadNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoToDo every 5 months. Most recently, ThreadNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and PhotoToDo on September 15, 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.*