# Plurk vs PiTT

The clearest difference is rating: Plurk at 4.7 against PiTT's 3.7. Plurk also leads on ratings volume (543 vs 26) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). PiTT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plurk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PiTT sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plurk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plurk has 543 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Plurk's written reviews are positive against 59% of PiTT's.

Plurk ships an update every 9 days, PiTT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plurk | PiTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plurk/id942373800/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitt-ptt/id1345822611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Plurk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/942373799) | [Chih Min Chiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345822610) |

## What reviewers say

### Plurk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plurk/id942373800)

Connect with friends, family, and others to share thoughts, moments, videos, and artworks. Express yourself freely while ensuring your privacy is protected. Enjoy custom emoticons and private messaging options.

**Highlights:** Share thoughts, moments, videos, and artworks, Custom emoticons with any image type, Private messaging for limited visibility, Connect with friends and family, Privacy protection for messages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Plurk Coin (30 Days) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Plurk Coins (180 Days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12 Plurk Coins (360 Days) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 24 Plurk Coins (720 Days) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Stable and convenient personal feed
- 👥 Easy to follow or view other accounts
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time users
- 🎨 Great for artists, writers, and creators
- 🔍 Allows focused browsing without algorithms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Issues with anonymous discussions and moderation
- 🖼️ Difficulty uploading photos/images on mobile
- 🔄 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit personal profile
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between accounts
- Scrolling issues and UI layout problems on tablets
- Notifications not working as expected
- Difficulty posting new content after updates

**Requested features**

- Add video upload capability
- Improve photo/image layout and display
- Provide option to delete account permanently
- Implement app lock feature for privacy
- Add ability to filter/mute content by keywords


### PiTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitt-ptt/id1345822611)

This app offers a redesigned browsing experience for a popular online forum, featuring extensive customization options for appearance and functionality. It includes unique tools for managing accounts, drafting posts, and tracking content, enhancing user interaction and privacy.

**Highlights:** Customizable appearance (colors, layout), Account switching, ANSI/MOBI mode switching, Image album browsing, Post drafting and editing tools (save, redo/undo), Browsing history and article tracking, Push notification for new mail

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $1.49 | per month |
| 贊助零食飲料 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 贊助雞排珍奶 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贊助便當 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 贊助夜市牛排 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 贊助吃到飽 | $20.99 | one-time |
| 贊助滑鼠鍵盤 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 贊助硬碟 | $94.99 | one-time |
| 贊助民宿 | $159.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plurk free?

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

### Is PiTT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plurk or PiTT?

Plurk is rated higher. Plurk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while PiTT averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Plurk or PiTT have ads?

Both Plurk and PiTT show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plurk or PiTT?

Plurk ships an update every 9 days, and PiTT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plurk was updated on October 29, 2026 and PiTT on October 24, 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.*