# ThreadNote vs Wave Key

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Key at 5.0 against ThreadNote's 3.4. ThreadNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Wave Key holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

ThreadNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Wave Key every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadNote | Wave Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadnote/id474140927/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-key/id1624913474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smallmake](https://appshunter.io/developer/474141990) | [UniKey Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/584511850) |

## 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


### Wave Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-key/id1624913474)

Unlock doors using your smartphone, eliminating the need for physical keys or keycards. Easily manage access for multiple users and locations, and generate new credentials instantly via email.

**Highlights:** Keyless smartphone unlocking, Access management for multiple locations, Unlimited user scheduling, Instant credential generation, Email-based key distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadNote free?

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

### Is Wave Key free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThreadNote or Wave Key?

Wave Key is rated higher. ThreadNote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wave Key averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ThreadNote or Wave Key have ads?

Neither ThreadNote nor Wave Key shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThreadNote or Wave Key?

ThreadNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wave Key every 3 months. Most recently, ThreadNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wave Key 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.*