# Threads vs SC360

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SC360 at none against Threads's 31. SC360 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.3). Threads's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SC360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Threads ships an update weekly, SC360 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads | SC360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 223 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Silicon Valley Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/513855011) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| 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 |

**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


### SC360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc360/id6778313161)

**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 SC360 free?

SC360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Threads or SC360 have ads?

Threads shows ads; SC360 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Threads or SC360?

Threads ships an update weekly, and SC360 every 10 days. Most recently, Threads was updated on October 10, 2026 and SC360 on September 13, 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.*