# Threads vs Root Wisdom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root Wisdom at none against Threads's 10. Root Wisdom also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.3). Threads's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Root Wisdom asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads | Root Wisdom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Create Community](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763885668) |

## What reviewers say

### Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Social Networking, #19 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with others and discover conversations on a platform designed for real-time discussions. Share your thoughts, join existing threads, and explore communities based on your interests. Control your experience with customizable privacy settings and direct messaging options.

**Highlights:** Start and share threads with text, images, and polls, Join discussions and reply to conversations, Discover trending topics and moments, Control content visibility and replies, Connect with friends, creators, and communities, Private 1:1 and group direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads (1 account) | $7.99 | per month |
| No ads (2 accounts) | $12.99 | per month |
| No ads (3 accounts) | $17.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $22.99 | per month |
| No ads (7 accounts) | $37.99 | per month |
| No ads (13 accounts) | $67.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Integrated with Instagram
- 🤝 Sense of community
- 😊 Positive and friendly environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Too many suggested/random posts
- 🔍 Lacking search and discovery features
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between accounts
- 📱 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to post or comment
- Disappearing posts and replies
- Inconsistent account linking with Instagram

**Requested features**

- Chronological feed option
- Hashtag and keyword search
- Trending topics section
- Bookmarking/saving posts
- Direct messaging functionality


### Root Wisdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-wisdom/id6747094630)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads free?

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

### Is Root Wisdom free?

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

### Do Threads or Root Wisdom have ads?

Both Threads and Root Wisdom show ads.

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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.*