# Y vs I.O.Then

The clearest difference is price: Y at Free against I.O.Then's $0.99. I.O.Then's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Y is free to download; I.O.Then costs $0.99 up front. Y sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. I.O.Then asks for nothing beyond the download.

Y ships an update every 10 days, I.O.Then every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Y | I.O.Then |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Raja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852291267) | [Aleh Rabchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116159085) |

## What reviewers say

### Y

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y-trading/id6755154926)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Y-Trading Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Y-Trading Pro | $29.99 | per month |


### I.O.Then

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iothen-borrow-tracker/id6757635587)

This app helps you track borrowed items and money, ensuring they are returned on time. It simplifies the process of lending and borrowing by allowing you to record details, set return dates, and get gentle reminders, preventing awkward conversations and lost belongings.

**Highlights:** Track borrowed items and money, Record borrower details, Set return dates, Digital signature capture, Automated reminders, Lending and borrowing history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Y free?

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

### Is I.O.Then free?

I.O.Then costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Y or I.O.Then have ads?

Neither Y nor I.O.Then shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Y or I.O.Then?

Y ships an update every 10 days, and I.O.Then every 8 days. Most recently, Y was updated on October 6, 2026 and I.O.Then on October 15, 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.*