# mae2c vs ThreadMaster

The clearest difference is rating: ThreadMaster at 5.0 against mae2c's 3.0. ThreadMaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). mae2c's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThreadMaster sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. mae2c asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThreadMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadMaster has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of mae2c's written reviews are positive against 33% of ThreadMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

mae2c ships an update every 9 days, ThreadMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mae2c | ThreadMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae2c/id550933279/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmaster/id6455370741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [mae2ch.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/550933282) | [Kazumasa Shimomura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110502851) |

## What reviewers say

### mae2c

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae2c/id550933279)

This utility app functions as a WebM player and allows for the addition of other BBS (bulletin board systems). It provides a way to access and manage content from these platforms.

**Highlights:** WebM video playback, Add multiple BBS connections, Access bulletin board systems

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThreadMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmaster/id6455370741)

Browse multiple forums and communities with advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, and dark mode. Save favorite threads, track browsing history, and participate in discussions. Optimized for fast, organized reading on various devices.

**Highlights:** Multi-forum browsing, NG filters (threads, boards, regex), Unread tracking, Favorites and history, Dark mode, Thumbnail and link previews, Thread creation and posting

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIPプラン | $0.99 | per month |
| VIPプラン | $9.99 | per year |
| Donation | $0.29 | one-time |
| Donation | $0.49 | one-time |
| Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $39.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $299.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mae2c free?

mae2c is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThreadMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mae2c or ThreadMaster?

ThreadMaster is rated higher. mae2c averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ThreadMaster averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do mae2c or ThreadMaster have ads?

Both mae2c and ThreadMaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, mae2c or ThreadMaster?

mae2c ships an update every 9 days, and ThreadMaster every 4 days. Most recently, mae2c was updated on September 17, 2026 and ThreadMaster on September 23, 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.*