# Threads vs SJS Kutumb

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SJS Kutumb at none against Threads's 33. SJS Kutumb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Threads's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Threads ships an update weekly, SJS Kutumb every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads | SJS Kutumb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Pawan Lohar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888271615) |

## What reviewers say

### Threads

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #6 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

**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


### SJS Kutumb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjs-kutumb/id6761208533)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads free?

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

### Is SJS Kutumb free?

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

### Do Threads or SJS Kutumb have ads?

Threads shows ads; SJS Kutumb does not.

### Which is updated more often, Threads or SJS Kutumb?

Threads ships an update weekly, and SJS Kutumb every 10 days. Most recently, Threads was updated on October 13, 2026 and SJS Kutumb on October 7, 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.*