Comparison

ThreadMaster vs SWXL

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

SWXL

Features
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指を置いて、離すだけ。 そして、画面のどこでもスタート。 「押して準備 → 離してスタート」という直感的な操作で、 スタートのタイミングを正確に合わせられるストップウォッチです。 さらに、画面のどこを触ってもスタートできるため、 迷わず素早く計測を開始できます。 大きく見やすい表示とシンプルな設計で、 現場でもすぐに使えます。 ・指を置いてスタンバイ、離すとスタート ・画面のどこでもタップで操作可能 ・大きく見やすい表示 ・シンプルで迷わない操作 ダンスの現場やリハーサル、 照明や音響のタイミング確認にも最適です。

Screenshots

ThreadMaster4 screens
SWXL2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadMaster at Free against SWXL's $0.49. ThreadMaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). SWXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

ThreadMaster is free to download; SWXL costs $0.49 up front. ThreadMaster sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SWXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, SWXL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ThreadMaster versus SWXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadMasterSWXL
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKazumasa ShimomuraNoriaki Iguchi

In-app purchases

14 purchases

ThreadMaster

Subscriptions2
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time12
  • 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
  • Donation$59.99
  • Donation$199.99
  • Donation$299.99
  • Donation$599.99
None

SWXL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SWXL free?
SWXL costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadMaster or SWXL have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; SWXL does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreadMaster or SWXL?
ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, and SWXL every 2 months. Most recently, ThreadMaster was updated on October 2, 2026 and SWXL on September 22, 2026.

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