# Butterfly for Bluesky — Bluesky on your watch!

> Apple Watch client for browsing, posting, and managing Bluesky social media. (iPhone/iPad app by Reuben Catchpole.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterfly-for-bluesky/id6738070758 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Reuben Catchpole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397126104)
- Category: Social Networking, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterfly-for-bluesky/id6738070758/reviews.md

## What is Butterfly for Bluesky?

Butterfly – Bluesky for Apple Watch

Browse Bluesky, post updates, check notifications and message – all from your wrist.
Experience the most polished Bluesky client built exclusively for Apple Watch.

As featured in:
The Verge – “Butterfly brings Bluesky to your Apple Watch”
9to5Mac – “Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app”
Lifehacker – “The highlight is the app’s beautiful design”

## Key features

- Browse Bluesky feed
- Post updates
- Check notifications
- Send messages
- Exclusive Apple Watch design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Butterfly Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterfly-for-bluesky/id6738070758/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 아마도 괜찮을 앱

*2026-06-23*

이미지가 로딩이 안됨. 그리고 모든게 유료…

### 3/5 — Great, but images don’t load

*2026-05-28*

Love having Bluesky on my watch, but images don’t seem to load

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work despite signed in

*2025-03-29*

I sign in with my email and app password yet my screen says “No feeds” despite the fact I’m properly signed in and I can see notifications.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-01-03*

Unable to login successfully, tried at least a dozen times.

**Developer response:** Just updated the app to include the ability to login and manage accounts from the new phone app which should make it a lot easier to login.

If you are still having issues please let us know by emailing butterfly-support@olympusdev.xyz

### 5/5 — Incredibly full featured App

*2024-12-28*

Love it! Now, can we get a widget for our widget stack that keeps us up with the latest post? :)

### 1/5 — Can't login

*2024-12-24*

Sorry, but having to type a decent, secure password on the Apple Watch screen is impossible. Tried almost a dozen times. Really wanted this to work but until the app allows copy and paste it's a no go.

**Developer response:** Just updated the app to include the ability to login and manage accounts from the new phone app! 

If you have any more issues please let us know by emailing butterfly-support@olympusdev.xyz

### 5/5 — Bluesky on Apple Watch!

*2024-12-18*

I’ve been hoping someone would make a Bluesky client for Apple Watch and this is it! This app works great on my Ultra 2 and looks great too. 

I do hope that the dev can add an option to confirm a repost as it’s often easy to accidentally hit the repost button when trying to hit the like button.

### 5/5 — Works exactly how you would want!

*2024-12-13*

Perfect little viewer for bluesky on your Apple Watch. Easy to login and allows you to easily scroll through your timeline. I love the ability to swipe to view all of my different feeds and tracked #s

### 5/5 — App not downloading

*2024-12-13*

Not able to down load app. It’s stuck. Just say request.

**Developer response:** Hey, that sounds like an Apple bug. Try downloading the app from the App Store on the watch itself.

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-12-13*

The best new social networking app around. It now has an awesome watch app. Keep up the great work.

## Frequently asked questions about Butterfly for Bluesky

### What can I do with Butterfly for Bluesky on my Apple Watch?

Butterfly for Bluesky allows you to browse your Bluesky feed, post new updates, check notifications, and send messages, all directly from your Apple Watch. It aims to provide a comprehensive Bluesky experience on a wearable device.

### Is Butterfly for Bluesky free to use?

Yes, Butterfly for Bluesky is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience.

### Does Butterfly for Bluesky have ads?

Based on the provided data, Butterfly for Bluesky does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted user experience focused on interacting with the Bluesky platform.

### What devices does Butterfly for Bluesky support?

Butterfly for Bluesky is designed to work on Apple Watch devices, providing a dedicated experience for the wearable. It also supports iPhone, likely for initial setup or companion features.

### How often is Butterfly for Bluesky updated?

The latest version of Butterfly for Bluesky is 1.1, which was last updated on March 28, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Butterfly for Bluesky?

Butterfly for Bluesky has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically based on the content and themes that may be present on social media platforms, which can include mature subject matter.

### What do users think of Butterfly for Bluesky?

Butterfly for Bluesky has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 9 ratings. While this indicates a generally positive reception, there is room for improvement based on user feedback.

### When was Butterfly for Bluesky first released?

Butterfly for Bluesky was first released on December 11, 2024. This makes it a relatively new application in the social networking space, with recent updates indicating active development.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-03-28

- Butterfly now has an iOS app to more easily login and manage accounts
- New watchOS widget to view the latest timeline posts (requires Pro)
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2025-01-28

- Added support for quoting posts
- Added default Bluesky labeler moderation
- Added support for self-hosted PDSs
- Added support for lists
- Added ability to view unpinned feeds and lists
- Changed complication background to dark grey
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2024-12-16

- Added Pull to Refresh for feeds
- Added Complications
- Updated Profile UI
- Scrolling down now hides the home buttons
- Lots of bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2024-12-11

No release notes.

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## More apps by Reuben Catchpole

- [Lens for Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-for-watch/id1453244843)
- [Clips for Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clips-for-watch/id1576097992)

All apps by Reuben Catchpole: https://appshunter.io/developer/1397126104

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*