Same Old Bugs, New Purchase
It has the same bugs and lack of features as Mona 6, but it’s a new purchase, to get around the old version’s lifetime purchase option, named “Mona Pro Max”. There’s no guarantee version 6, the older version, will be maintained or supported any longer or if so for how long, so not purchasing 7 isn’t necessarily an option, especially when the developer has made it clear that the discounted one-time purchase of 7 for 6-purchasers *is* temporary. This is all very disingenuous and scummy from the developer. They’ve made zero effort to address any of the existing bugs or lack of features but have changed the revenue model to be more hostile to their customers. Shameful and untrustworthy.
Examples of a bugs/missing features:
1. the number indicating replies to a post and the actual replies displayed is off, usually the actual replies displayed are fewer than the number indicates, and there *are* replies that aren’t loaded/displayed. Other clients do display the replies correctly but no version of Mona does.
2. Private notes, mutes/filters and scroll/read positions are only saved in the app locally but not in the server. If you happened to have both Mona 6 and 7, for evaluation purposes, or Mona and another app because Mona lacks the essential features the other app has, these app-only features stand out.
I think there’s little reason to purchase Mona 7.
Examples of a bugs/missing features:
1. the number indicating replies to a post and the actual replies displayed is off, usually the actual replies displayed are fewer than the number indicates, and there *are* replies that aren’t loaded/displayed. Other clients do display the replies correctly but no version of Mona does.
2. Private notes, mutes/filters and scroll/read positions are only saved in the app locally but not in the server. If you happened to have both Mona 6 and 7, for evaluation purposes, or Mona and another app because Mona lacks the essential features the other app has, these app-only features stand out.
I think there’s little reason to purchase Mona 7.
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Best Mastodon Client
This is my favorite Mastodon client. I was a huge fan of Spring for Twitter, and was so happy to see this dev carryover to Mastodon. Selfishly I hope they someday make a Bluesky app since I’m not a regular Mastodon user.
No Reason for New Version
Paid for previous version. This one is no different. Won’t be fooled twice for when Mona 8 comes out.
Good app but features that should not be paid are paid
I like this app but I don’t like how certain features such as having multiple accounts requires you to pay
Bait and switch
I really loved this app, and I understand a developer needs to make money. But I feel like this was a bait and switch to sell a lifetime subscription option and then make a new app entirely. Not very happy.
not worth subscribing
the biggest attraction of mona was that it was a one-time purchase rather than a subscription model. the new version is now a subscription, meanwhile the original remains buggy and the new one contains many of the same bugs. developer burned all my trust, i’m looking at other clients now.
Truly a great app
The only change I would like to see is that when translating a post, have the translated text first. Having the original language first does not make sense-we already know I can’t read it!
An excellent app otherwise-I can highly recommended.
An excellent app otherwise-I can highly recommended.
Cash grab
Such a cash grab. They already had Mona 6 and now they are making it a subscription unless you had the previous version's upgrade.
Great UI but regression bugs
This is a great new release especially with UI changes but contains regressions when quoting posts and other sharp edges. I have raised this but no feedback and no fixes. If you use Akkoma or Pleroma instances, I’d stick with or use Mona 6.
Sorry
Used to be great, but lately there are significantly glitches. I’ve had to delete and reinstall. Not something which one should have to do with a good app.
Shady practices
I bought Mona 6 at the life time price, and it doesn’t cross over to the new app.
The Best Mastodon App Updated For Apple’s New OSes
If you’ve ever used Mona before this is a new version of the same app with enhancements, support for Apple’s new design language, and a slightly newer pricing model. I have tried a lot of Mastodon clients and this is far and away my favorite. It also offers intuitive functionality with a robust feature set.
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Best mastodon client
This is a full featured, responsive, and infinitely customizable mastodon client. I’ve used every client available, and this is hands down my favorite.
I happily paid for the new version when it was available, because good apps by indie developers are worth spending money on. And this developer is quick to respond to issues and bug reports.
I happily paid for the new version when it was available, because good apps by indie developers are worth spending money on. And this developer is quick to respond to issues and bug reports.
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Best all-round Mastodon client
The app is super responsive across both iOS and macOS, and it’s immensely customizable. Not that you need to customize it - it looks great out of the box - but if you like tweaking every color and every detail, then it’s all there for you to work with.
Top Tier
This app makes Mastodon even better. I love the filter feature, where you can temporarily hide boosts, replies, etc to get a simpler feed without having to change settings person by person.
Finally, a perfect app
This app supports INVERTED TIMELINE! Finally, I can read my timeline like a column and my brain doesn’t hurt. Just shut up and take my money!
The app is fast and almost infinitely customisable. Can pull posts from a remote server which is a lifesaver for single-user instances like mine. It’s quick, customisable and yet, simple enough not to overwhelm you.
Did I mention this app supports friggin INVERTED TIMELINE?
P.s. tho app supports INVERTED TIMELINE!
The app is fast and almost infinitely customisable. Can pull posts from a remote server which is a lifesaver for single-user instances like mine. It’s quick, customisable and yet, simple enough not to overwhelm you.
Did I mention this app supports friggin INVERTED TIMELINE?
P.s. tho app supports INVERTED TIMELINE!
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Best Mastodon app yet
Mona seems to work perfectly across all my devices. I applaud the developer’s one-time payment upgrade from version 6 Ultra users. I have noticed that with version 7, Mona spontaneously appears under the desktop Recent Items menu even though it has not been launched after clearing that menu.
Update in Pricing
To put it bluntly, I don't mind that Mona now has a subscription. I don't even mind that I have to purchase it again (especially since Mona 6 is still on the App Store and seems to be there for those not wishing to upgrade). At least I have the option of paying another one-time charge for Mona 7. That said, I take issue with the fact that the subscription is the only way to use Mona Ultra for new users. it's rather disappointing that this one-time purchase is only a limited-time offer for those like me who've already purchased Mona Pro or Pro Max. As someone who hates what the modern idea of a software subscription has become, I moved to Mona to avoid dealing with that. I'd probably avoid this app intirely if I were using it now for the first time. So, I ask you to please consider making the one-time purchase available for new users too, like all the past versions of your apps.
I started using Mona almost entirely because I could see it was made by a dev who wanted to be fair and transparent with their premium software. Please don't make me reevaluate my stance.
I started using Mona almost entirely because I could see it was made by a dev who wanted to be fair and transparent with their premium software. Please don't make me reevaluate my stance.
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Bit harsh
Asking me to pay twice to upgrade when I'd already paid in full 18 months ago is a bit much.
I'd respect the decision if I could at least use the features I already paid for, but no, either pay more this time or lose it all.
Shame as the app is good. Calm and stable. Let's hope v6 doesn't break any time soon.
I'd respect the decision if I could at least use the features I already paid for, but no, either pay more this time or lose it all.
Shame as the app is good. Calm and stable. Let's hope v6 doesn't break any time soon.
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User Beware!
Dev did a bait and switch and the Mona lifetime license doesn’t transfer over between updates. Avoid this one at all costs!