# Tootoise

> Simple Mastodon client for managing accounts, timelines, and posts. (iPhone/iPad app by Naoki Kuwata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootoise/id1465090190 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naoki Kuwata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465090189)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootoise/id1465090190/reviews.md

## What is Tootoise?

Tootoise is a simple Mastodon client.

## You can do this
- View and post timeline
- Add and switch multiple accounts
- List display, creation and editing
- Add, remove and list favourites
- Add, remove and list bookmarks
- Display notifications list (Not push notifications)
- Display and input of custom emoji
- Post information about the song you are currently listening to
- Sharing from other applications (Safari, etc.)
- Use with iPad multitasking function (SplitView, SlideOver)
- Change theme color
- Absolute time display
- Pinning posts
- Mute, block, report, filter
- Search (As per server specifications)
- Display and vote on poll
- Edit a post (Some functions are not yet supported.)
- Setting and displaying the ALT attribute (alternate text)

## These are not possible
- Push notifications 
- Streaming
- Create a poll
- Relative time display


The text size can be changed from the iOS Settings view.
You can check the license of the library etc. used in this App by tapping the app icon in iOS settings.

## Key features

- Manage multiple Mastodon accounts
- View and post to timelines
- Create and edit post lists
- Pinning and bookmarking posts
- Mute, block, and report users
- Customizable theme colors
- Edit posts

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootoise/id1465090190/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it but not sure if working completely

*2023-06-01*

This is one of my favourite Mastodon clients but I can’t seem to interact with posts in my feed to see replies or mentions etc. it would also be nice if there was a way to view trending posts and hashtags like in the official app. 

Dev, please let me know if I’m doing something wrong!

### 4/5 — Cannot figure out alt-text for photos

*2022-04-30*

This is my one gripe for this app so far. I want to add alt-text to photos when posting, but cannot see an obvious way. Also find it is more difficult to follow and interact with threads on this app compared to previous app I was using. For example, I cannot like from main screen. I have to swipe post then like.

**Developer response:** Thank you for using. v1.18.2 allows you to set the ALT attribute (alternative text) when submitting images.

### 1/5 — April 2022

*2022-04-17*

I haven’t used this app long, but it seemed to work well, then quickly it changed. Totally broken.  Uninstalled, reinstalled, still broken.

### 5/5 — Overall great, but keyboard interface needs to be improved

*2021-12-13*

Hi, when I try to compose my toot, the keyboard window will blink. It will be better if it is more smooth. Thank you!!

### 2/5 — Can’t refresh the timeline in certain instances.

*2021-04-22*

It’ll constantly give error messages when I try to update the timeline in pleroma instances.

**Developer response:** Sorry, Tootoise was developed as a mastodon client and does not support pleroma.

### 5/5 — Is it really working?

*2020-08-02*

Srsly cannot see certain user in search result, cannot see the toots of followed accounts’ profiles, cannot see their toots on my timeline. Can be done with another app or the webpage. I don’t think this app works for users on different domains, at lease not for those I was looking for.

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2020-06-24*

Nice interface and it’s user friendly

## Frequently asked questions about Tootoise

### What is Tootoise?

Tootoise is a simple client application designed for the Mastodon social network. It allows users to view and post to their timelines, manage multiple accounts, and interact with posts in various ways.

### Does Tootoise have ads?

No, Tootoise does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does Tootoise support?

Tootoise is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It also supports iPad multitasking features like SplitView and SlideOver.

### Can I edit posts in Tootoise?

Yes, Tootoise allows you to edit posts, though some functions may not yet be supported. This feature helps you correct mistakes or update your content after posting.

### How often is Tootoise updated?

The latest version of Tootoise is 1.18.12, last updated on January 14, 2025. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What are the privacy features in Tootoise?

Tootoise offers several privacy controls, including the ability to mute, block, and report users. You can also filter content and set ALT attributes for images.

### Does Tootoise offer push notifications?

No, Tootoise does not support push notifications. You can view your notifications list within the app, but you will not receive alerts for new activity.

### What is the age rating for Tootoise?

Tootoise has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of social networking platforms which can contain mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18.12 — 2025-01-14

## Improved
- Changed app icons. iOS 18 and later, app icons darken and lighten as you customize the home screen. iOS 17 and earlier, the light mode icon appears. iOS 17 and later, the light mode icon appears.
- Removed the hashtag suggestion feature from the New Post view.

# Fixed
- Fixed an issue that prevented text input when launching the iOS emoji keyboard on the New Post view and entering an emoji from “Search for Emoji“.
- Fixed screen collapse when rotating on the New Post view.

### 1.18.11 — 2024-02-09

# Fixed
- The position of the close button on the add account view has been adjusted.

### 1.18.10 — 2023-09-04

## Fixed
- Fixed huge font size of notifications for posts with only one emoji when those posts are hidden by CW.

### 1.18.9 — 2023-08-14

## Improved
- In the custom emoji keyboard, the display of custom emoji has been changed from 10 columns to 8 columns.
- Adjusted the time to cache images.

## Fixed
- Fixed that nothing happened when tapping hashtags and links to user profiles in profiles.

### 1.18.8 — 2023-04-16

## Improved
- We have upgraded the library we use.

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