# Thru vs meow note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thru at 93% against meow note's 0%. Thru also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). meow note's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. meow note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thru holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thru has 131 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Thru's written reviews are positive against 0% of meow note's.

Thru ships an update every 9 days, meow note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thru | meow note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-note-night-journal/id6776287385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) | [DeMind Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681984940) |

## What reviewers say

### Thru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual thru-hiking expeditions, Real-world step tracking integration, Interactive progress map, Illustrated landscape representations, Trail badge collection, Landmark check-ins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### meow note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-note-night-journal/id6776287385)

This app offers a peaceful space to unwind before sleep through voice or text journaling. It helps users process thoughts, track moods, build consistent habits, and listen to relaxing sounds for a healthier nighttime routine.

**Highlights:** Voice or text journaling, Nightly mood tracking, Habit building, Relaxing sleep ambience, Cozy user experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Journal Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Night Journal Yearly Membership | $41.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thru free?

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

### Is meow note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thru or meow note?

Thru is rated higher. Thru averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while meow note averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thru or meow note have ads?

Neither Thru nor meow note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thru or meow note?

Thru ships an update every 9 days, and meow note every 3 days. Most recently, Thru was updated on November 5, 2026 and meow note on October 31, 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.*