StarPterano vs TootLater for Mastodon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- Schedule posts with custom dates and times
- Manage multiple Mastodon accounts
- Attach and preview images
- Secure API integration
- Free and premium tiers available
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. TootLater for Mastodon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarPterano asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | StarPterano | TootLater for Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGO Takayoshi | Mika Kruschel |
In-app purchases
StarPterano
No in-app purchases
TootLater for Mastodon
- TootLater Unlimited$4.00
Questions
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