Comparison

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ vs Tootoise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~

Easily share what you're currently listening to with a few taps. Auto-posting when a song changes is a planned paid feature. The app is developed with user feedback in mind and its source code is available on GitHub.

Highlights
  • Post current song to linked accounts
  • Toggle auto-posting (paid feature)
  • User feedback incorporated
  • Open-source code on GitHub
  • Settings for customization
Features
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There are already many apps that post “#NowPlaying,” but it’s hard to know which one to use, right? I don’t know either. So I made one! Once you launch the app, you can send a post to your linked account in just a few taps! - Not available yet (planned for future support) ↓ It will also automatically post when the song changes! (Auto posting is a paid feature) These can be toggled on/off from the settings screen. I’m developing this in between work and family time while taking your valuable feedback into account. Your support is greatly appreciated!! Thank you for 3,400 monthly active users!! ================================================== The source code of this app is available on GitHub, so I’d be very happy if you submit Issues or Pull Requests! ================================================== Term of User: https://github.com/nnsnodnb/nowplaying-ios/wiki/Terms-of-use Privacy Poclicy: https://github.com/nnsnodnb/nowplaying-ios/wiki/Privacy-Policy Notation based on Japan's Act on Specified Commercial Transactions: https://nnsnodnb.moe/commercial-law/

About

Tootoise

A straightforward client for the Mastodon social network, allowing users to manage multiple accounts, interact with timelines, and customize their experience. It offers robust post management features, including editing and pinning, along with privacy controls like muting and blocking.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~3 screens
Tootoise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tootoise at 68% against NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~'s 20%. Tootoise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Tootoise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ ships an update monthly, Tootoise every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ versus Tootoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowPlaying ~ Just launch ~Tootoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB23 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperYuya AsamuraNaoki Kuwata

Customer experience

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative65.0%

Tootoise

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative16.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~

One-time9
  • 自動ツイートFree
  • Post ticket (30 tickets)$1.00
  • Post ticket (65 tickets)$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove banner Ads$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99
  • Post ticket (160 tickets)$3.19
  • Post ticket (350 tickets)$9.39
  • Post ticket (1,200 tickets)$28.49
  • Post ticket (4,200 tickts)$94.90
None

Tootoise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ free?
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tootoise free?
Tootoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ or Tootoise have ads?
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ shows ads; Tootoise does not.
Which is updated more often, NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ or Tootoise?
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ ships an update monthly, and Tootoise every 2 weeks. Most recently, NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tootoise on November 3, 2026.

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