# Verbum vs Thread

The clearest difference is ads: Verbum at none against Thread's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Verbum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verbum | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-daily-word-puzzle/id6779929637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Margalef Mari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100739499) | [OSCAR CANTON GARCIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773014518) |

## What reviewers say

### Verbum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbum/id6474908427)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Opciones+ | $1.99 | one-time |


### Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-daily-word-puzzle/id6779929637)

Engage in a daily word puzzle where you uncover five answers from a shared letter tray. Reveal clues, then find the final word that connects them all. Create and share your own puzzles with the community.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Build words from letter tray, Find connecting word, Create and share custom puzzles, Community puzzle library, Track stats and streaks, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thread Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Thread Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Thread PRO | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Verbum free?

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

### Is Thread free?

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

### Do Verbum or Thread have ads?

Thread shows ads; Verbum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Verbum or Thread?

Verbum ships an update fortnightly, and Thread fortnightly. Most recently, Verbum was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thread on October 31, 2026.

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