Reviews and community feedback highlight a distinct difference between Android and iOS users when it comes to personalizing these alerts.
iPhone users face more hurdles. As of recent updates (iOS 18.3), there is often no way to change notification sounds for individual third-party apps like Threads unless the app developer includes a specific setting, which Meta has not yet provided. Instagram Threads | Notification sound
Android users generally have a better experience. They can dive into the device's App Info for Threads, select Notifications , and choose specific sounds for different categories like "Threads and replies" or "New followers". Android users generally have a better experience
The notification sound experience on is currently a point of frustration for many users due to limited direct customization options within the app itself. While you can manage what triggers a notification, changing the sound often requires navigating your device's system settings rather than the Threads app. The User Experience: Customization Limits While you can manage what triggers a notification,
While you might not be able to change the sound easily on all devices, you can highly customize the to reduce "notification fatigue":
Many iOS users have reported dissatisfaction with the default system "Rebound" sound, describing it as difficult to hear compared to previous tones. How to Manage Your Notifications