# Thru vs Yonder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against Yonder's 1. Thru also leads on ratings volume (127 vs 1). Yonder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yonder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thru against 5.0 for Yonder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thru has 127 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thru ships an update every 9 days, Yonder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thru | Yonder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-eye-break-reminders/id6811340641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) | [伟斌 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808072141) |

## 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


### Yonder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonder-eye-break-reminders/id6811340641)

This app helps you establish a healthy eye-care habit by timing screen breaks. It provides customizable reminders and alerts to ensure you rest your eyes regularly, promoting digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Automated 20-20-20 rule timing, Customizable work and break durations, Persistent alarm notifications (iOS 26+), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island progress, Standalone iPhone functionality, Optional Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yonder Pro (One-time) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thru free?

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

### Is Yonder free?

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

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

Yonder is rated higher. Thru averages 4.9 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Yonder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thru or Yonder have ads?

Neither Thru nor Yonder shows ads.

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

Thru ships an update every 9 days, and Yonder every 2 days. Most recently, Thru was updated on October 28, 2026 and Yonder on October 22, 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.*