Thru vs PuffGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thru
Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.
- Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
- Real-world step tracking integration
- Interactive progress map
- Illustrated landscape representations
- Trail badge collection
- Landmark check-ins
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey of a lifetime.
PuffGuard
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PuffGuard is your personalized companion for reducing or quitting vaping. Whether you're looking to cut down gradually or quit completely, PuffGuard provides the tools and insights you need to succeed. Terms of Use: https://puffguard.store/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://puffguard.store/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against PuffGuard's 3. Thru also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). PuffGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PuffGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thru ships an update every 8 days, PuffGuard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thru | PuffGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aaron La Lau | Quan Xing Ang |
In-app purchases
Thru
No in-app purchases
PuffGuard
- PuffGuard Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- PuffGuard Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PuffGuard Lifetime$79.99
