NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ vs SkyThrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Post current song to linked accounts
- Toggle auto-posting (paid feature)
- User feedback incorporated
- Open-source code on GitHub
- Settings for customization
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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/
SkyThrow
This app simplifies posting to Bluesky by focusing solely on content creation. It offers features like multi-account support, hashtag management, and thread posting to enhance the user experience.
- Multiple account support
- Customizable hashtags
- Thread posting
- Draft saving
- Share to other apps
- Posting history
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SkyThrow is a Bluesky posting-specific client. Post as soon as you think of it. Enjoy posting on Bluesky more easily by concentrating on posting. Multiple Accounts Register multiple accounts and switch between them with a single tap on the home screen. You can use different accounts for different purposes. Hashtags No more typing hashtags by hand for each post. You can register frequently used hashtags and quickly add them to your posts. Thread Posting You can now post multiple updates together as a single thread. It also allows you to split posts with more than 4 images or text that exceeds the character limit. Drafts Save your posts as drafts and edit or post them later. This is convenient when you want to review your post carefully before posting. Share to other apps Use the iOS share function to send your post to other apps. This will broaden the range of information transmission. Posting History You can check your posts at a glance and link replies and quotes as threads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyThrow at 75% against NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~'s 20%. SkyThrow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. SkyThrow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ | SkyThrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yuya Asamura | HIDEAKI YAMANA |
Customer experience
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~
SkyThrow
In-app purchases
NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~
- 自動ツイートFree
- Post ticket (30 tickets)$1.00
- Post ticket (65 tickets)$1.99
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- 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
SkyThrow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ free?
Is SkyThrow free?
Do NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ or SkyThrow have ads?
Which is updated more often, NowPlaying ~ Just launch ~ or SkyThrow?
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