# Micro.blog vs Iconfactory Tapestry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro.blog at none against Iconfactory Tapestry's 3. Micro.blog also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Iconfactory Tapestry's advantage is ratings volume (300 vs 56). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iconfactory Tapestry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Micro.blog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Iconfactory Tapestry holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iconfactory Tapestry has 300 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Micro.blog's written reviews are positive against 82% of Iconfactory Tapestry's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Micro.blog ships an update fortnightly, Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro.blog | Iconfactory Tapestry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microblog/id1253201335/reviews) | **[4.6 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **300** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 82.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Micro.blog, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253201334) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro.blog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microblog/id1253201335)

A social network designed for independent bloggers to share short posts, links, and replies. It connects users to a timeline powered by the open web, supporting various content types and external blog integrations.

**Highlights:** Short microblog posts, Full-length posts, Markdown styling, Custom themes, Post photos, podcasts, video, Integrates with external blogs

**In-app purchases:** none


### Iconfactory Tapestry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074)

Aggregate content from various social media, blogs, podcasts, and video channels into a single, chronological feed. Organize your digital life with custom timelines, powerful search, and spoiler-blocking rules for a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Unified chronological timeline, Supports social media, blogs, RSS, podcasts, YouTube, Customizable timelines, Spoiler and topic muting rules, Cross-device sync, Private by design, Custom connectors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Tapestry Lifetime Purchase | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Chronological timeline
- 👍 Elegant and polished design
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔗 Integrates multiple feeds (RSS, Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing connector setup process
- 🔍 Limited feed management options (no read/unread, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🖼️ Cluttered UI with too much visual noise
- 🔍 Lack of in-app engagement (no likes, replies, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Occasional feed sync issues
- Crashes when trying to screenshot certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark posts as read
- Implement bookmarking/saving functionality
- Allow custom font size and theme options
- Provide more granular control over muting/filtering
- Add in-app engagement features (likes, replies, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro.blog free?

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

### Is Iconfactory Tapestry free?

Iconfactory Tapestry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Micro.blog or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Iconfactory Tapestry is rated higher. Micro.blog averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Iconfactory Tapestry averages 4.6 from 300 ratings.

### Do Micro.blog or Iconfactory Tapestry have ads?

Neither Micro.blog nor Iconfactory Tapestry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Micro.blog or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Micro.blog ships an update fortnightly, and Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. Most recently, Micro.blog was updated on September 20, 2026 and Iconfactory Tapestry 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.*