# Threads vs Gumwall

The clearest difference is ads: Gumwall at none against Threads's shown. Gumwall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Threads's advantage is ratings volume (2.3M vs 2) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Gumwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gumwall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads has 2.3M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Threads ships an update weekly, Gumwall daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threads | Gumwall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumwall-shared-memories/id6789780126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [BRADEN JAMES HAMM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782260417) |

## What reviewers say

### Threads

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #10 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


### Gumwall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumwall-shared-memories/id6789780126)

This app allows you to create a shared digital scrapbook with friends, pinning photos, locations, and dates to a personal wall. It automatically adds contextual details like weather and location to your memories, encouraging consistent use through gamified elements.

**Highlights:** Create shared memory walls with friends, Pin photos, locations, and dates, Automatic memory context (weather, location), Invite friends to add memories, Gamified habit building (streaks, quests), Optional premium subscription for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $30.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threads free?

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

### Is Gumwall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Threads or Gumwall?

Gumwall is rated higher. Threads averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while Gumwall averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Threads or Gumwall have ads?

Threads shows ads; Gumwall does not.

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

Threads ships an update weekly, and Gumwall daily. Most recently, Threads was updated on October 20, 2026 and Gumwall 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.*