# Manfred for Mastodon — ...lightweight and opinionated

> Lightweight and efficient Mastodon client for Apple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Tim Brueckner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manfred-for-mastodon/id1667817813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tim Brueckner](https://appshunter.io/developer/983207199)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manfred-for-mastodon/id1667817813/reviews.md

## What is Manfred for Mastodon?

Manfred does your Mastodon business.

It is a simple yet powerful Mastodon client. It is fast, tidy and respectful of your attention. Unlike other platforms, Mastodon has no algorithmic feed and no engagement tricks: it simply gives you your timelines. Manfred lets you shape them exactly how you like, and helps you put the app down when you are done.

YOUR HOME SCREEN, YOUR RULES
Compose your home screen from timelines, lists, hashtags and notifications. Arrange them as tabs on your phone or side by side on your tablet.

FOCUS MODE
Flip one switch and your timeline becomes finite: Manfred stops right where you last left off, hides engagement counts, and reduces notifications to mentions only. Read what's new, see "you're all caught up", and get on with your day. Turn it off any time and Manfred behaves like a classic client again.

TRULY PRIVATE PUSH
Push notifications are strictly opt-in and end-to-end encrypted. Our relay server forwards notifications without being able to read them. Not even we know who has mentioned you.

MANY ACCOUNTS, ONE APP
Switch between accounts on any instance with a single tap and reply as whichever persona suits.

FILTERS THAT WORK
Hide boosts, replies or bots per column, and show any column as a classic timeline, a photo gallery, or a media list.

CONVERSATIONS THAT MAKE SENSE
Threads are shown as a tree with colour-coded levels, and replies carry their context with them. Collapse the branches you have already read.

CHECK OUT SERVER TIMELINES
Preview any instance's local timeline (if they allow it) anonymously before signing in.

SHARING MADE EASY
Share text, links and images from other apps straight into the Manfred composer.

PRIVACY
Manfred collects no personal data and shows no ads. Your settings stay on your device, and the app only ever communicates with the Mastodon server you choose.

Note: you need a Mastodon account, available for free on many instances (see joinmastodon.org).

## Key features

- Multiple account support
- Browse servers and timelines
- Multi-column layout
- Search and discover posts
- Compose posts with media
- Participate in polls
- Follow hashtags and profiles

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manfred-for-mastodon/id1667817813/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I like the layout

*2026-02-03*

I like the layout, simple and clean

**Developer response:** Thanks for giving Manfred a try and glad you like it. Make sure to try out the new release 2.2.0 when it comes out. It contains many new features and improvements.

### 1/5 — Keine Multispaltenansicht

*2026-01-04*

Ich möchte mehr als nur 2 Spalten darstellen können. Ich möchte die Home-Timeline, die Mentions und alle Listen gleichzeitig nebeneinander dargestellt bekommen. Auch diese App kann das nicht. Ein iPad ist kein iPhone.
Mir bleibt nur die Browseransicht.

**Developer response:** Danke für das Feedback. Ich finde es ehrlich gesagt schade, dass die App hier nur einen Stern bekommt. Die Darstellung der Spalten ist ja irgendwo auch nur ein Teilaspekt, aber für dich offenkundig sehr wichtig. Wie dem auch sei, ich habe in den letzten Wochen viel an der App gearbeitet, und du kannst jetzt Spalten konfigurieren bis der Arzt kommt.

### 4/5 — Potential

*2025-11-02*

Been using it for a few weeks and not bad.

A few rough edges - often stops any other audio playing when app opens.
Occasional scrolling glitches.

But better than a lot of other Mastodon client apps.

### 4/5 — It’s ok …

*2025-08-08*

it’s a functional , stable app with the basic features down and not a whole lot else. Would love to see auto play gifs and videos. Quote posting and other features.

**Developer response:** Hello. Quote posting has found its way into Manfred, alongside with a lot of other features and improvements. Thanks for the feedback.

### 5/5 — Barebones but stable.

*2025-07-31*

It does all the normal things well & has a clean, functional & sensible UI. 

Some features I would like to see:
- notifications ( none so far) 
- browse posts on other people's timelines. ( you only see their "about" page unless I'm missing something) 
- quote posts 
-change font (not necessary but good for accessibility)

## Frequently asked questions about Manfred for Mastodon

### What devices does Manfred for Mastodon support?

Manfred for Mastodon is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers an opinionated multi-column layout specifically for macOS and iPadOS.

### How often is Manfred for Mastodon updated?

The app was last updated on March 16, 2026, indicating active development. The current version is 1.0.9.

### What is the user sentiment for Manfred for Mastodon?

Manfred for Mastodon has a strong rating of 4.5 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting positive user experiences so far.

### Does Manfred for Mastodon have ads?

No, Manfred for Mastodon does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing a clean user experience.

### Can I manage multiple Mastodon accounts with Manfred?

Yes, Manfred for Mastodon offers support for multiple accounts and profiles, allowing you to easily switch between them.

### What age rating does Manfred for Mastodon have?

Manfred for Mastodon has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for social networking applications that may involve user-generated content.

### Does Manfred for Mastodon support push notifications?

Push notifications are coming soon for Manfred for Mastodon. Currently, users can view notifications within the app.

### How does Manfred for Mastodon handle polls?

You can participate in polls directly within the Manfred for Mastodon app. It also allows you to compose posts that include polls.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-12

- Pick your favorite typeface: new app fonts (Inter, Figtree, Atkinson Hyperlegible, Lora, JetBrains Mono, Iosevka, and more) with a dedicated settings screen and live preview
- Capture attachments with the camera or pick them from your photo library
- Tooltips for profiles and hashtags, including small trend charts for hashtags
- Hashtags you follow are highlighted in posts
- New setting for link previews
- GIF autoplay setting that respects the system's reduce-motion preference
- Improved accessibility: screen-reader labels and alt-text semantics across the app
- Visibility options now match official Mastodon labels; alt text gets its own editing screen on small layouts
- Various fixes: audio crackling on Android resolved, muted GIFs no longer pause other apps' audio, shorter tab labels without truncation

### 2.2.2 — 2026-07-25

- hardens the login flow
- improves screen reader experience
- improves reaction time when links are being clicked
- adds fonts to make Manfred look different

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-21

New in 2.2.0:

• Focus mode: your timeline stops right where you left off, with a caught-up card, mentions-only notifications, and hidden engagement counts. Configurable per column.
• Column views: show any column as a timeline, gallery grid, or media list.
• Conversations: replies show their context as stacked cards, and threads can be collapsed.
• Composer: inline emoji suggestions while typing, multi-file upload, and reorderable attachments.
• Streamlined column settings with a compact menu.
• Read markers now sync for both home and notifications.
• Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements (faster startup, more reliable notification paging and error handling).

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-15

New since 2.0:
• Push notifications: end-to-end encrypted
• Grouped notifications with unread badge
• Threads as a collapsible tree with color-coded levels
• View and create quote posts
• Gallery mode for timelines
• Video compression and image focal point in the composer
• Share from other apps straight into the composer
• Improved Server selection with stats from FediDB

Special thanks to Jeff for pointing out that lists should be sorted in the column wizard!

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-14

Version 2.0.0 of Manfred is here:

- Per-account push notification settings with unread badges
- Grouped notifications that show multiple actions at a glance
- Direct message conversations with read/unread indicators
- Quote post support with visibility controls
- Hashtag muting and hashtag column management
- Improved video playback with better controls and visibility-based autoplay
- Unread notification badges on the app icon and navigation
- Better handling of server rate limits with automatic retry
- Swipe-to-dismiss gesture for video detail view
- Set the focal point of image attachments before posting and preview how they'll look in timelines
- Enhanced performance with improved caching and scroll handling
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

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## More apps by Tim Brueckner

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All apps by Tim Brueckner: https://appshunter.io/developer/983207199

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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 2026-08-16.*