Comparison

Y vs Threadmap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Y

Features
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Y-NO is the smart home inventory app that helps you remember what you own and exactly where you stored it. Have you ever searched through drawers, closets, cabinets, boxes, or the garage looking for something you know you own? Maybe it was a spare charger, an important document, a tool, a replacement part, a warranty, or an item you placed somewhere β€œsafe” and then forgot. Y-NO gives you a simple way to catalog your belongings, organize them by location, and find them again whenever you need them. KNOW WHAT YOU OWN Build a clear, searchable inventory of the belongings throughout your home. Add items as you organize, move, purchase something new, or discover things you forgot you had. Use photos to create a visual record that makes your belongings easier to recognize. Y-NO’s intelligent photo-based workflow helps make cataloging your possessions faster and more natural. KNOW WHERE EVERYTHING IS Record where each item belongs, whether it is stored in a bedroom, kitchen, office, closet, cabinet, garage, attic, storage unit, toolbox, or moving box. Instead of trying to remember where you placed something months ago, search Y-NO and quickly locate it. MADE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Y-NO can help you organize and locate: β€’ Electronics, cables, chargers, and accessories β€’ Tools, hardware, spare parts, and repair supplies β€’ Important documents, receipts, manuals, and warranties β€’ Kitchen equipment and household supplies β€’ Clothing, seasonal decorations, and stored belongings β€’ Photography, video, lighting, and production equipment β€’ Collectibles, personal possessions, and valuables β€’ Items stored in closets, garages, cabinets, boxes, or storage units ORGANIZE TOOLS AND FIX-IT SUPPLIES Home repairs and fix-it projects are easier when you can find the correct tool, part, manual, or supply. Use Y-NO to catalog the equipment and materials you already own so you can locate them when a project begins. Before buying another tool or replacement part, check your inventory to see whether you already have one and where it is stored. MOVE WITH LESS STRESS Moving often means packing hundreds of belongings into many similar-looking boxes. Use Y-NO to record what you packed and where it went. Create an organized visual inventory before, during, or after a move. When you need something, search your records instead of opening every box. DECLUTTER WITH CONFIDENCE Y-NO helps you understand what you already own. A clear inventory can reveal duplicate items, forgotten belongings, and things you no longer need. Use that information to organize your space, reduce unnecessary purchases, and make better decisions about what to keep, donate, sell, or replace. USEFUL FOR HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS, AND FAMILIES Whether you live in a house, apartment, or shared home, Y-NO provides one organized place to remember your belongings and their locations. It is useful for everyday organization, preparing for a move, managing storage, keeping track of equipment, planning home projects, or simply bringing order to a busy household. WHY CHOOSE Y-NO? β€’ Create a searchable home inventory β€’ Add photos for quick visual identification β€’ Organize belongings by room or storage location β€’ Find stored items without searching the entire house β€’ Keep track of documents, tools, electronics, and supplies β€’ Prepare for moving, organizing, or decluttering β€’ Avoid purchasing duplicates of things you already own β€’ Spend less time searching and more time getting things done YOUR HOME, EASIER TO UNDERSTAND A home can contain thousands of objects. Remembering every item and every storage location is nearly impossible. Y-NO turns that information into an organized inventory you can search whenever you need it. From the everyday objects you use constantly to the belongings you only need once a year, Y-NO helps you remember what you have and where to find it. Y-NO: Know what you own. Know where it is.

About

Threadmap

Features
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Threadmap turns scattered thoughts into clear, shareable mind mapsβ€”and lets your whole team think together in real time. Threadmap is a fast, beautiful mind-mapping app built natively for Apple devices. Capture ideas the moment they strike and watch them branch into something structured. WHY THREADMAP β€’ Real-time collaboration β€” share a map and brainstorm together live over iCloud β€’ Works everywhere β€” iPhone, iPad, and Mac, always in sync, no separate account β€’ Infinite canvas β€” pan, zoom, and grow maps as big as your thinking β€’ 25+ templates β€” project plans, reading lists, trip planners, and more β€’ Rich nodes β€” text, images, links, checklists, and voice notes β€’ Export anywhere β€” PDF, PNG, Markdown, OPML Private by design: your data lives in your own iCloud, synced end-to-end across your devices. Threadmap Pro unlocks unlimited maps, collaboration, and premium templates. Privacy policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/ Terms of use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/

Screenshots

Y4 screens
Threadmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Y at 15.0 against Threadmap's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Y sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Threadmap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y ships an update every 9 days, Threadmap fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Y versus Threadmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYThreadmap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElonyx Technologies LLCKanchalika Kongyong

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Y

Subscriptions10
  • Starter Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Extra Household Member$5.001 Month
  • Home Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Extra Storage$10.001 Month
  • Y‑NO Pro$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Starter Yearly$49.001 Year
  • Home Yearly$99.001 Year
  • Y-NO Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
  • Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
2 purchases

Threadmap

Subscriptions2
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadmap free?
Threadmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Y or Threadmap have ads?
Neither Y nor Threadmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Y or Threadmap?
Y ships an update every 9 days, and Threadmap fortnightly. Most recently, Y was updated on November 9, 2026 and Threadmap on November 9, 2026.

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