Comparison

StarPterano vs TootLater for Mastodon

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

Head to head
About

StarPterano

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StarPterano is a client application for Mastodon, a distributed social networking service. It features a large amount of information that can be viewed, a light operation feel, and a wealth of unique functions. 【Features of StarPterano】 The timeline is displayed in full screen, and can be displayed in multi-columns on the iPad. The background color of selected posts on the timeline changes, as does the color of related posts. Pinch in/out to show/uncheck mini-view for quick viewing of a large number of posts. Pinch out to zoom in and out to see even hard-to-see custom emojis. Pinch out to zoom in and out to see custom emojis that are hard to see. Swipe left or right to switch between multiple accounts easily. A variety of settings are available, including text and icon size, freely selectable accent colors, and relative/absolute time display. Post input can be done while displaying the timeline. Streaming support Automatic CW expansion Long text is automatically displayed with its height limited so that it does not get in the way. Supports custom emoji animations. 【Supported features】 Use of multiple accounts, reply/boost/favorite/bookmark operations for posts on different accounts Timeline streaming Display of custom emoji, emoji picker Post posting functions (images, public range, CW, NSFW) Boosting, favoriting, and bookmarking See who has favorite/boosted a post Conversation display with in_reply_to Animated display of icons and custom emoji Video playback, video posting (compressed) Post GIF animations List function Search function for tags, users, and posts Profile editing Integrated local and home view Reserved postings Polls (post polls, view polls, participate in polls) Editing of posts NowPlaying post, which allows you to post the name of the song that is currently playing. Custom emoji picker ・Display reply destinations and hashtag and emoji suggestions while typing from "@", "#", and ":". Follow hashtags Explore trending posts, hashtags, news, and recommended users Translation function Emoji reactions (Only servers that support fedibird API) 【Notes】 Push notification function is not supported. Filtering function is not supported.

About

TootLater for Mastodon

Plan and schedule your Mastodon posts in advance with this app. It allows you to add multiple accounts, attach images, and ensures your posts are secure using the official API. An optional premium upgrade offers unlimited scheduling.

Highlights
  • Schedule posts with custom dates and times
  • Manage multiple Mastodon accounts
  • Attach and preview images
  • Secure API integration
  • Free and premium tiers available
Features
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TootLater is the ultimate app for scheduling your Mastodon posts. Whether you want to plan ahead, reach a wider audience, or simply save time, TootLater can help you achieve your goals. With TootLater, you can: • Schedule multiple posts with different dates and times • Add multiple Mastodon accounts and switch between them easily • Attach images to your posts and preview them before sending • TootLater uses the official Mastodon API to ensure your account and posts are secure • Enjoy the free tier with one account and one post, or upgrade to the premium tier with a one-time purchase and unlock unlimited accounts and posts (within the limits of Mastodon) TootLater is the perfect companion for Mastodon users who want to take their social media game to the next level.

Screenshots

StarPterano3 screens
TootLater for Mastodon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarPterano at none against TootLater for Mastodon's 1. StarPterano also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TootLater for Mastodon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarPterano asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPterano ships an update every 4 days, TootLater for Mastodon every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StarPterano versus TootLater for Mastodon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPteranoTootLater for Mastodon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSEGO TakayoshiMika Kruschel

In-app purchases

None

StarPterano

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TootLater for Mastodon

One-time1
  • TootLater Unlimited$4.00

Questions

Is StarPterano free?
StarPterano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TootLater for Mastodon free?
TootLater for Mastodon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarPterano or TootLater for Mastodon have ads?
Neither StarPterano nor TootLater for Mastodon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPterano or TootLater for Mastodon?
StarPterano ships an update every 4 days, and TootLater for Mastodon every 10 days. Most recently, StarPterano was updated on October 15, 2026 and TootLater for Mastodon on October 10, 2026.

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