Comparison

ThreadMaster vs MATOMEIN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThreadMaster

Browse multiple forums and communities with advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, and dark mode. Save favorite threads, track browsing history, and participate in discussions. Optimized for fast, organized reading on various devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-forum browsing
  • NG filters (threads, boards, regex)
  • Unread tracking
  • Favorites and history
  • Dark mode
  • Thumbnail and link previews
  • Thread creation and posting
Features
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◆ Multi-Forum Viewer with Advanced Features ThreadMaster is a powerful forum viewer for browsing threads across multiple boards and communities. It includes advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, differential loading, and dark mode. Whether you check daily updates or follow long discussions, ThreadMaster keeps reading fast and organized. ◆ Main Features - Favorites: Save threads and boards for easy access. - Browsing History: Track your viewed threads. - Thread Creation: Start your own discussions. - Posting: Participate in discussions by posting your comments. - Thumbnail Display: View image URLs as thumbnails. - Anchor Link Preview: Preview links before clicking. - ID Post List: View posts grouped by each user ID. - Dark Mode: Comfortable browsing at night. - iPad Support: Optimized for larger screens. - Highlight Own Posts: Easily find your comments. - Cache Deletion: Free up storage space. - Sage Button: Don't bump threads when you post. - Differential Reading: Update threads with new posts only. - Unread Counts: See the number of unread posts in favorites and thread lists. - Read Items Grouping: Organize read items in thread lists. - Automatic Image Loading: Manage image loading preferences. - Mosaic Feature: Add mosaics to images. - Rich Thread Sorting: Various sorting options for threads. - Regular Expression NG: Filter threads by body, email, or name. - Board NG: Filter out unwanted boards. - Thread NG: Filter out unwanted threads. - In-thread Search: Find specific content within threads. ◆ Supported Services - Supports multiple forum and board services. - Additional compatibility updates are delivered continuously. *We plan to add more features based on your requests.* ◆ Bug Reports We welcome feedback and bug reports within the app or through the following forms: - Feedback: https://forms.gle/GfPPr37Cyya1msGX9 - Please use this instead of app reviews. - Bug Reports: https://forms.gle/ndAVLvmPbXo25pEEA - Current bugs are listed here. ◆ Terms of Service For detailed terms, please refer to: https://hackmd.io/W8T2gLO-TRmQj-5nxfocdw

About

MATOMEIN

Features
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MATOMEINは、オンライン掲示板(5ちゃんねる、おーぷん2ちゃんねる、したらば掲示板、ガールズちゃんねる、爆サイなど)のスレッドを読み込み、ブログ記事形式にまとめるためのコンテンツ作成ツールです。 ユーザーはスレッドURLを入力するだけで投稿一覧を取得し、必要なレスをダブルタップで選択して追加・削除しながら、記事を作成できます。 選択した内容は編集・装飾が可能で、WordPressやlivedoor Blogへ下書きとして出力できます。 本アプリは記事作成の効率化を目的としており、以下の機能を提供します: ・スレッドの自動取得と一覧表示 ・レスの選択(ダブルタップで追加/解除) ・文字装飾(太字・色・引用) ・画像アップロード ・X(Twitter)・YouTubeの埋め込み ・WordPress / livedoor Blogへの下書き投稿 本アプリはコンテンツ作成支援ツールであり、ユーザー自身が選択・編集した内容のみを出力します。 各サービスの利用規約を考慮した形でデータの取得・表示を行います。 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ThreadMaster4 screens
MATOMEIN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MATOMEIN at none against ThreadMaster's shown. ThreadMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThreadMaster sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MATOMEIN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadMaster ships an update every 3 days, MATOMEIN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThreadMaster versus MATOMEIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadMasterMATOMEIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKazumasa ShimomuraShuhei Yoshikawa

In-app purchases

15 purchases

ThreadMaster

Subscriptions2
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time13
  • Donation$0.29
  • Donation$0.49
  • Donation$2.99
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  • Donation$5.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Donation$11.99
  • Donation$19.99
  • Donation$39.99
  • Lifetime VIP$59.99
  • Donation$59.99
  • Donation$199.99
  • Donation$299.99
  • Donation$599.99
2 purchases

MATOMEIN

Subscriptions2
  • Lightプラン$5.991 Month
  • Proプラン1 Month trial$11.991 Month

Questions

Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MATOMEIN free?
MATOMEIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThreadMaster or MATOMEIN have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; MATOMEIN does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreadMaster or MATOMEIN?
ThreadMaster ships an update every 3 days, and MATOMEIN weekly. Most recently, ThreadMaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and MATOMEIN on October 11, 2026.

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