# threadpd vs TN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TN at none against threadpd's 3. TN also leads on ads (none vs shown). threadpd's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. threadpd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TN asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for threadpd against 5.0 for TN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

threadpd ships an update weekly, TN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | threadpd | TN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadpd/id6470347919/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn-the-flame-newstalk/id6470360375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuki Nakashima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671411033) | [RadioFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164649564) |

## What reviewers say

### threadpd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadpd/id6470347919)

Enhance your forum browsing with customizable themes, efficient unread thread management, and advanced search capabilities. Quickly access favorites, view media thumbnails, and save content for offline enjoyment. Receive notifications for replies to your posts and manage data usage.

**Highlights:** Customizable theme colors, Unread thread management, Favorites function, Advanced media display and playback, Powerful in-thread search, Media download, Data save feature, Regex NG feature, Anchor notification feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| threadpd Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Have a Drink on Me | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hearty BBQ Platter | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable text size and margins
- 👍 Supports regular expressions for NG settings
- 👍 Good UI and design
- 👍 Supports various forums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes during scrolling
- 🐛 Cannot write/post
- 🐛 Some boards not displayed
- 🐛 Cannot access most boards

**Reported bugs**

- URL opening behavior is strange
- Search results show errors
- Read threads sort automatically
- Cannot write due to 'donguri' system issues
- Does not show button to scroll to latest reply

**Requested features**

- Quick access menu for favorite threads
- Hide search bar in board list
- Display replies in thread view
- Add quick access to favorite threads
- Add tree view


### TN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tn-the-flame-newstalk/id6470360375)

Listen to live radio broadcasts and engage in real-time conversations with DJs and other listeners. Access station social media and set alerts for your favorite programs.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Song information display, Real-time messaging, Social media feed access, Interactive program schedule, Customizable alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is threadpd free?

threadpd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TN free?

TN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, threadpd or TN?

threadpd and TN are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do threadpd or TN have ads?

threadpd shows ads; TN does not.

### Which is updated more often, threadpd or TN?

threadpd ships an update weekly, and TN every 2 months. Most recently, threadpd was updated on October 27, 2026 and TN on October 9, 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.*