# E vs Thunder for Lemmy

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thunder for Lemmy at 13.0 against E's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

E ships an update fortnightly, Thunder for Lemmy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Thunder for Lemmy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-for-lemmy/id6450518497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-Comm Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652465140) | [Hamlet Jiang Su](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693685788) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-connect-by-e-comm/id6444120313)

**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 E free?

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

### Is Thunder for Lemmy free?

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

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

Neither E nor Thunder for Lemmy shows ads.

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

E ships an update fortnightly, and Thunder for Lemmy every 2 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on September 14, 2026 and Thunder for Lemmy on July 6, 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.*