Comparison

ThreadMaster vs LTplot

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

LTplot

Create stage lighting plots easily on your iPhone. Design truss and batten layouts, place and adjust lighting fixtures, add text, and export to PDF. This app simplifies theatrical lighting planning without the need for expensive software.

Highlights
  • Truss/batten placement
  • Fixture placement and snapping
  • Move, rotate, delete in edit mode
  • Text input with formatting
  • Zoom/pan controls
  • PDF export
Features
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LTplotは、舞台照明の仕込み図(照明プロット)をiPhoneで簡単に作成できるアプリです。 トラスやバトンの配置から、灯体の配置・調整、テキスト入力、PDF出力まで一通りの作業をこのアプリ一つで完結できます。 直感的な操作でスピーディーに図面を作成できます。 パソコンや高価なCADソフトは不要。学生の方やこれから照明を学ぶ方にも使いやすい設計になっています。 【主な機能】 ・トラス/バトンの配置 ・灯体の配置とスナップ機能 ・編集モードでの移動・回転・削除 ・テキスト入力(サイズ・色・フォント変更対応) ・ズーム/パン操作 ・PDF書き出し 今後もご要望やご意見をもとに、機能の改善・追加を行っていきます。 舞台照明のプランニングを、もっと手軽に。

Screenshots

ThreadMaster4 screens
LTplot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadMaster at Free against LTplot's $3.99. ThreadMaster also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). LTplot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

ThreadMaster is free to download; LTplot costs $3.99 up front. ThreadMaster sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LTplot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, LTplot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ThreadMaster versus LTplot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadMasterLTplot
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
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 MB4 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

LTplot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LTplot free?
LTplot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadMaster or LTplot have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; LTplot does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreadMaster or LTplot?
ThreadMaster ships an update every 4 days, and LTplot every 2 days. Most recently, ThreadMaster was updated on October 2, 2026 and LTplot on September 21, 2026.

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