# thingz vs VillagerSocial

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: thingz at none against VillagerSocial's 6. thingz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (821 vs 2). VillagerSocial's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VillagerSocial sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. thingz asks for nothing beyond the download.

VillagerSocial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: thingz has 821 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | thingz | VillagerSocial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (821 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingz/id6744123389/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/villagersocial/id6760274197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **821** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Likepost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805884858) | [Michael Allsup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833396646) |

## What reviewers say

### thingz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingz/id6744123389)

Organize and rediscover your saved content from various apps and websites. Easily share recommendations with friends and discover what they're saving. Never forget a great find again.

**Highlights:** Centralized saving from multiple sources, Automatic organization of saved content, Content resurfacing at opportune times, Easy sharing of recommendations, Discover friends' saved content

**In-app purchases:** none


### VillagerSocial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/villagersocial/id6760274197)

A social network exclusively for residents of The Villages, Florida, and nearby communities. Connect with neighbors, discover local events, join clubs, and stay informed about community happenings. Features include a marketplace, business directory, and a daily word game.

**Highlights:** Connect with neighbors, Discover local events, Join or create clubs, Find activity partners, Community marketplace, Local business directory, Daily word game

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Companions Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Business Listing | $19.99 | per month |
| Marketplace - Auto & Carts | $24.99 | per month |
| Standard Business Listing | $39.99 | per month |
| Marketplace - Real Estate | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium Business Listing | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is thingz free?

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

### Is VillagerSocial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, thingz or VillagerSocial?

VillagerSocial is rated higher. thingz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 821 ratings, while VillagerSocial averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do thingz or VillagerSocial have ads?

VillagerSocial shows ads; thingz does not.

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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.*