# ThreadMaster vs BeatCounter

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadMaster | BeatCounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmaster/id6455370741/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 101 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazumasa Shimomura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110502851) | [Noriaki Iguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318112682) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmaster/id6455370741)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIPプラン | $0.99 | per month |
| VIPプラン | $9.99 | per year |
| Donation | $0.29 | one-time |
| Donation | $0.49 | one-time |
| Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $39.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $299.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $599.99 | one-time |


### BeatCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcounter/id6762876492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*