# Build Things vs Solo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Build Things at none against Solo's 2. Solo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Build Things asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build Things ships an update every 2 days, Solo every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Things | Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-text-yourself/id6760162035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Nelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816102691) | [OOTH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882926507) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-things/id6752671589)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-text-yourself/id6760162035)

This app functions like a personal chat to save thoughts, links, photos, and to-dos. It automatically organizes your saved items into smart categories and allows you to set reminders. Sync your notes across multiple devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Personal chat interface for saving notes, Automatic categorization of saved items, Reminders for important messages, Rich link previews, Photo and image saving, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Things free?

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

### Is Solo free?

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

### Do Build Things or Solo have ads?

Neither Build Things nor Solo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Things or Solo?

Build Things ships an update every 2 days, and Solo every 3 days. Most recently, Build Things was updated on November 5, 2026 and Solo on November 5, 2026.

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