# Thru vs Kinapod

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thru at 131 against Kinapod's 5. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thru against 5.0 for Kinapod. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thru has 131 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Thru's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kinapod's.

Thru ships an update every 9 days, Kinapod every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thru | Kinapod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinapod/id6792562228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) | [DataPattern Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585979607) |

## 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


### Kinapod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinapod/id6792562228)

This app helps disc sports enthusiasts measure and improve their throwing technique. It uses AirPods to provide real-time audio feedback on spin rate, speed, and airborne time, with detailed session summaries and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Spin rate and revolutions per throw, Release speed and airborne time, Nose and hyzer release angles, Session totals and GPS distance, Voice feedback via AirPods, Progress tracking with charts, Strava export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thru free?

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

### Is Kinapod free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thru or Kinapod?

Kinapod is rated higher. Thru averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Kinapod averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Thru or Kinapod have ads?

Neither Thru nor Kinapod shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thru or Kinapod?

Thru ships an update every 9 days, and Kinapod every 8 days. Most recently, Thru was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kinapod 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.*