Comparison

ThreadMaster vs BeatCounter

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

BeatCounter

A simple and easy-to-understand counting app designed for live events. It's useful for various scenes like dance, music, and lighting, as well as for creating lighting plans and checking choreography. A free count mode is also included for counting objects.

Highlights
  • Tap to count
  • Supports 8, 4, and 3-beat counts
  • Free count mode
  • Landscape mode support
  • Vibration feedback per count
Features
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現場で使うために作られた、シンプルで見やすいカウントアプリです。 ダンス、音楽、照明などの現場はもちろん、 照明プランの作成やダンスの振り付け確認など、 さまざまなシーンでカウントを直感的に行えます。 フリーカウントモードを搭載しており、 物の数を数える用途にも便利に使えます。 余計な機能は一切なし。 必要な情報だけを、大きく・分かりやすく表示します。 ・画面タップでカウント ・8カウント / 4カウント / 3拍子に対応 ・フリーカウントモード搭載 ・横画面対応 ・カウントごとの振動フィードバック 迷わない、止まらない、見失わない。 現場でも日常でも使えるカウントアプリです。

Screenshots

ThreadMaster4 screens
BeatCounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadMaster at Free against BeatCounter's $0.49. ThreadMaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). BeatCounter'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; BeatCounter costs $0.49 up front. ThreadMaster sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeatCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, BeatCounter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ThreadMaster versus BeatCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadMasterBeatCounter
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
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
Show 9 more
  • 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

BeatCounter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatCounter free?
BeatCounter costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadMaster or BeatCounter have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; BeatCounter does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreadMaster or BeatCounter?
ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, and BeatCounter every 5 weeks. Most recently, ThreadMaster was updated on September 28, 2026 and BeatCounter on September 17, 2026.

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