# Librem Social — Federated social network > Federated social network for posting messages, images, and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by PURISM, SPC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librem-social/id1456164071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PURISM, SPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448949014) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free - Rating: 2.71/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 36 MB - Languages: Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Chinese and 2 more - Released: 2019-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librem-social/id1456164071/reviews.md ## What is Librem Social? * Federated social network alternative * View and post to your timelines: home, local, federated * Post messages, images, and videos * Follow your friends * Hashtags * Emoji * Free and open-source software: https://source.puri.sm/liberty/social/ios * Fork of Amaroq: https://github.com/ReticentJohn/Amaroq ## Key features - Federated social network - View and post to timelines - Post messages, images, and videos - Follow friends - Hashtags and emoji support - Free and open-source ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librem-social/id1456164071/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Does not allow logging into any instance *2019-10-22, version 1.0.3* Therefore the "log into any instance" statement on the opening screen of the app is a LIE! Which, because this is a fork of a different app with the same policy, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. ### 4/5 — Superior fork of Amaroq *2019-08-04, version 1.0.0* This dev put the time in and targeted this fork to ipad. Amaroq itself is iPhone only. That said there are minor bugs, from Amaroq. +1 for the iPad port. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2019-07-06, version 0.1.2* Just utter garbage. Tootle is the best iOS clent ### 1/5 — Why bother *2019-07-05, version 0.1.2* Just a reskin ripoff of Amaroq that also filters out instances instead of letting end users decide. I can’t think of why anyone would use this app over other alternatives. ### 1/5 — Amaroq reskinned. *2019-06-01, version 0.1.2* Seriously. ### 1/5 — fails to mention who wrote the app *2019-05-04, version 0.1.1* This app is currently a reupload of a very good app called Amaroq. All they have done is reupload it and remove basic features like the about page and the ability to get to the code and license of the app from the about page. Happy to amend this review when this is rectified and the developer of Amaroq is properly and prominently promoted. ## Frequently asked questions about Librem Social ### What is Librem Social? Librem Social is a federated social network application that allows you to view and post content to your timelines, follow friends, and use features like hashtags and emojis. It is built as a free and open-source alternative to centralized social media platforms. ### Is Librem Social free to use? Yes, Librem Social is completely free to download and use. It is offered as free and open-source software, with no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices does Librem Social support? Librem Social is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system. ### How often is Librem Social updated? The latest version of Librem Social, 1.0.3, was released on October 3, 2019. The app was initially released on April 10, 2019. ### What is the age rating for Librem Social? Librem Social has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for social networking applications that may contain user-generated content. ### Where can I find the source code for Librem Social? As a free and open-source software, the source code for Librem Social is publicly available. You can find it at https://source.puri.sm/liberty/social/ios and it is a fork of the Amaroq project. ### What kind of content can I post on Librem Social? On Librem Social, you can post messages, images, and videos to your timelines. The platform also supports the use of hashtags and emojis to enhance your posts. ### What does 'federated social network' mean for Librem Social? A federated social network means Librem Social is part of a larger network of independent servers that can communicate with each other. This allows you to connect with users on other compatible platforms, not just within Librem Social itself. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2019-10-03 * Fixed a crash on iOS 13 when opening an image full-screen ### 1.0.2 — 2019-10-01 Added Librem One support, policy, and stay safe menu links. ### 1.0.0 — 2019-07-09 Merged upstream Amaroq v1.1.16 picking up minor changes and bug fixes. ### 0.1.2 — 2019-05-10 * Renamed "Toot" to "Post" * Updated posting to only two public security levels: Broadcast and Profile * Added iPad support * Enabled screen rotation * Removed local and federated timeline tab * Removed App Setting "Default posts to followers-only" * Removed App Setting "Awoo mode" * Updated About screen with project info URLs ### 0.1.1 — 2019-04-23 * fixed "unauthorized" problem when logging into librem.one ## Apps similar to Librem Social | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NuwaSocial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuwasocial/id1671057858) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Tootoise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootoise/id1465090190) | 4.3 (18) | Free | Social Networking | | [Fedi Archive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fedi-archive/id6740432925) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Social Networking | | [TootDesk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootdesk/id1591748028) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [StarPterano](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpterano/id1436972796) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Beluga Social](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beluga-social/id1626349771) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Social Networking | ## More apps by PURISM, SPC - [Librem Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librem-chat/id1456162175) - [Librem Tunnel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librem-tunnel/id1456167723) All apps by PURISM, SPC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1448949014 --- *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 2026-06-01.*