# Thread to Self vs PureOpen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureOpen at none against Thread to Self's 1. PureOpen also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread to Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PureOpen asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread to Self | PureOpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [You-R-Here LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883419373) | [Yechiel Ben David](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863307655) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread to Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-to-self/id6791155475)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thread to Self Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### PureOpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureopen-markdown-editor/id6800787472)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread to Self free?

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

### Is PureOpen free?

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

### Do Thread to Self or PureOpen have ads?

Neither Thread to Self nor PureOpen shows ads.

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