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OurTime vs Threads

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OurTime

Dating

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Threads logo

Threads

Dating

Say more

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Threads has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription; Threads threads is a free app with no in-app purchase tiers, confirmed on the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: OurTime covers Easy Interface, Threads covers Text Posts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OurTime and Threads actually diverge.

Attributes where OurTime and Threads differ
AttributeOurTimeThreads
Starting price$15.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20112023

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • Daily Matches
  • I'm Interested

Only in Threads

  • Text Posts
  • Photo/Video Sharing
  • Replies
  • Reposts
  • Instagram Integration
  • ActivityPub Support
  • Instagram
  • Fediverse

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot Threads
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Threads
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Threads

Threads

No use cases recorded yet. See the Threads review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OurTime

  • Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
  • Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
  • The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Threads

  • Threads is a free app with no in-app purchase tiers, confirmed on the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

Threads

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Posting
    • Following
    • Replies

Which should you pick?

Choose OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Choose Threads if

  • You need text posts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want photo/video sharing.
Threads review

Questions people ask

Is OurTime or Threads better?
Neither clearly leads. OurTime starts at $15.99/month and Threads at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OurTime or Threads?
Threads has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15.99/month for OurTime and Free for Threads.
Does OurTime or Threads run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Threads for free?
Yes. Threads has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/month.
What is OurTime best used for?
OurTime is most often used for dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship, browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage, getting curated daily match suggestions. Of those, dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship and browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage are not what Threads is typically brought in for.
What can OurTime do that Threads cannot?
OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Threads covers Text Posts, Photo/Video Sharing, Replies, Reposts. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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