# z vs ThreadMapper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: z at none against ThreadMapper's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | z | ThreadMapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmapper/id6794255629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NPC Worldwide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861385503) | [Tintin Razavian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794255631) |

## What reviewers say

### z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-phone/id6756555754)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThreadMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmapper/id6794255629)

Visualize and diagnose your Thread smart home network. Understand device status, battery levels, and network health with clear grades and historical data. Offers advanced AI insights and AR mapping for detailed troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Network health at a glance with A-F grade, Device status and battery levels, Mesh map visualization, Offline alerts with quiet respect, Device history and uptime tracking, AI Insights and troubleshooter, AR room mapping

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is z free?

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

### Is ThreadMapper free?

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

### Do z or ThreadMapper have ads?

Neither z nor ThreadMapper shows ads.

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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.*