# Threads vs Craving For A Change

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Craving For A Change at none against Threads's 33. Craving For A Change also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.3). Threads's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Craving For A Change asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads | Craving For A Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 228 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:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #11 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Start conversations with text, images, polls, and more, Join discussions through replies, Stay updated on trending topics, Control content visibility and replies, Discover communities and creators, Private 1:1 and group direct messaging

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $3.99 | per month |
| 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) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $22.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |
| No ads (7 accounts) | $37.99 | per month |
| No ads (8 accounts) | $42.99 | 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


### Craving For A Change

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craving-for-a-change/id6747975923)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads free?

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

### Is Craving For A Change free?

Craving For A Change is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Threads or Craving For A Change have ads?

Both Threads and Craving For A Change show ads.

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