# iMast vs Mona Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Mona Classic at 4.4 against iMast's 3.4. Mona Classic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 8). iMast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mona Classic sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. iMast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mona Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mona Classic has 166 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of iMast's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mona Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iMast ships an update every 3 months, Mona Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMast | Mona Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imast/id1229461703/reviews) | **[4.4 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mona-classic/id1659154653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 70.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pronama LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155767404) | [Junyu Kuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/961945907) |

## What reviewers say

### iMast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imast/id1229461703)

This unofficial client for Mastodon offers real-time timeline updates and supports multiple accounts. It allows customization of post "via" information and integrates with Shortcuts for automated posting. Enjoy features like push notifications and font size adjustments.

**Highlights:** Multiple account login, Post 'via' customization, Real-time timeline updates, Music app integration, Shortcuts app integration, Push notifications, Font size adjustment

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mona Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mona-classic/id1659154653)

This app offers extensive customization for a popular social network, allowing users to reorder actions, set swipe gestures, and personalize notes for other users. It also features iCloud sync, game controller support, and privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** Customizable post actions and swipe gestures, iCloud sync for settings and data, Private user notes and aliases, Game controller support, Full-screen and column view modes, Customizable themes and accent colors

**Features:** Game Controller support, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mona Pro Max (14-day trial) | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Mona Pro Max | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mona Pro for Mac | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mona Pro for iPad | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mona Pro for iPhone | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mona Pro Max | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 👍 Smooth and polished UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Excellent accessibility support
- 👍 Robust multi-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Basic features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Expensive for a Mastodon app
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Notification issues

**Reported bugs**

- Locking up after viewing full-screen photos
- Replies not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior with server-side features

**Requested features**

- Ability to mute individual posts
- Improved thread viewing experience
- More app icon options
- Custom notification sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMast free?

iMast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mona Classic free?

Mona Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMast or Mona Classic?

Mona Classic is rated higher. iMast averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mona Classic averages 4.4 from 166 ratings.

### Do iMast or Mona Classic have ads?

Neither iMast nor Mona Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMast or Mona Classic?

iMast ships an update every 3 months, and Mona Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMast was updated on October 6, 2026 and Mona Classic on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*