# Oxpecker for Mastodon — Fediverse on your watch.

> Apple Watch Mastodon client for browsing timelines, media, and creating posts. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Neo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxpecker-for-mastodon/id6474893905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069)
- Category: Social Networking, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxpecker-for-mastodon/id6474893905/reviews.md

## What is Oxpecker for Mastodon?

Oxpeckers are small birds that hold symbiotic relationships with certain animals such as giraffes, buffalos and elephants...
The app's named after the bird, as it pecks data on the federated elephant network, on the Apple Watch.

Oxpecker is a new Mastodon client, designed for the Apple Watch.

WORKS STANDALONE
Oxpecker on the Apple Watch can work on its own, after the initial sign in via its companion iOS app. If you have a cellular plan, you can read and send Mastodon posts, just with the watch alone.

CUSTOM EMOJIS
Unlike other clients for the Apple Watch, Oxpecker supports rendering of custom emojis in posts, represented as :shortcode: in Mastodon, bringing you the full browsing experience, like never before on an Apple Watch.

MEDIA CONTENT
Oxpecker supports viewing of media attachments, such as images, video, GIFs and audio. Images can even be zoomed in and out, letting you see the details. Alt text can be read as well. If a post has more than one^ media attachments, Oxpecker displays it too. 

BROWSE LINKS
Did your friend posted content with a link? Go ahead and click on it, to open a quick web preview to see what it’s about.

CREATE POSTS^
Needed to make a quick post on the go? Type and send it, directly with Oxpecker.

NOTIFICATIONS^
Fear of missing out? Fred not, as Oxpecker notifies you of the latest happenings of your Mastodon account, as it happens.

DYNAMIC TYPE
Prefer a larger font size, Oxpecker supports it. If necessary, Oxpecker goes one step further, by allowing you to scale the font size to your liking.

SUPERIOR BROWSING
With Oxpecker, you can browse your home, local and federated timelines, view user profiles, #hashtag timelines, prior notifications, and comments of each post. 

POLL REACTIONS
Polls in posts are supported, letting you vote^ for your preferred option.

MORE FOR THE FUTURE
Oxpecker is planned with more features to come in the future, with the goal of matching feature sets similar to regular Mastodon clients.

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^Some features require an active subscription.
With a subscription, you would be able to send posts, view more than the first media of every post, vote in polls, reply, repost, favourite or bookmark posts, enable notifications, future feature updates, as well as to support the development and maintenance efforts to keep Oxpecker going!

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Note: In order to use Oxpecker without an iPhone in close proximity, a cellular-enabled Apple Watch is needed, with an active cellular plan and connection.

App developed and designed in Singapore.

Privacy Policy: https://oxpecker.social/privacy
Terms (Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Standalone Apple Watch functionality
- Custom emoji rendering
- Media attachment viewing (images, video, GIFs, audio)
- Link previews
- Post creation
- Timeline browsing (home, local, federated)
- Poll reactions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oxpecker for watchOS (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Oxpecker for watchOS (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxpecker-for-mastodon/id6474893905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great

*2024-06-03*

Nice

## Frequently asked questions about Oxpecker for Mastodon

### Does Oxpecker have ads?

Oxpecker does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional subscriptions for advanced features.

### What is the subscription cost for Oxpecker?

Oxpecker offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan for $0.99 with a 7-day free trial, and an annual plan for $6.99 with a 7-day free trial.

### Can I use Oxpecker without my iPhone?

Yes, Oxpecker can work standalone on your Apple Watch after initial sign-in via the companion iOS app. A cellular-enabled Apple Watch with an active cellular plan is required for full functionality without your iPhone nearby.

### What features require a subscription in Oxpecker?

A subscription is required to send posts, view more than the first media attachment per post, vote in polls, reply, repost, favorite or bookmark posts, and enable notifications. It also grants access to future feature updates.

### What devices does Oxpecker support?

Oxpecker is designed for Apple Watch and has a companion iOS app for initial setup. It supports both watch and iPhone devices.

### How often is Oxpecker updated?

The app was last updated on February 19, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect future feature updates, especially with a subscription.

### What is the age rating for Oxpecker?

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

### Can I view custom emojis in Oxpecker?

Yes, Oxpecker uniquely supports rendering custom emojis in posts, represented as :shortcode: in Mastodon, providing a more complete browsing experience on Apple Watch.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-02-19

In this release of Oxpecker, the app is updated for iOS/watchOS 26, and supports the viewing of quote posts introduced in Mastodon 4.5.

Thank you for using Oxpecker as your mini Mastodon client!

### 1.2.1 — 2025-07-14

We’ve updated dependencies and fixed a bug where feed filters may not work properly, in this release.

Thanks for using Oxpecker!

### 1.2 — 2025-03-10

In this release of Oxpecker:
- Fixed a login error that may occur on setup
- Better error handling
- Better interoperability support with Pigeon for Telegram
- Massively improved image viewing/panning abilities
- Ability to report or block users within app 

Thanks for using Oxpecker!

### 1.1 — 2024-09-14

This release of Oxpecker introduces a couple of new features:
- Customisable Double Tap features for users running the upcoming watchOS release
- Optimisations for upcoming watchOS release
- Ability to open quoted posts directly within Oxpecker
- Pigeon for Telegram users can now view Mastodon post URLs in Oxpecker (Pigeon v1.5 or above)
- iOS companion app now supports Dark and Tinted app icon variants
- Timeline will now automatically refresh whenever app is launched 

Thanks for using Oxpecker!

### 1.0.1 — 2024-07-07

In this release of Oxpecker,

- Watch Face Complications have been added! You can now add an Oxpecker shortcut for quick and easy access to the app, directly from your watch face.
- The side menu will now automatically close after you select a destination that you wish to view.
- Ability to follow hashtags has been added.

Thanks for using Oxpecker as your Mastodon client on your watch!

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