StarPterano vs mash platform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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. γFeatures of StarPteranoγ 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. γSupported featuresγ 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 γ»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) γNotesγ Push notification function is not supported. Filtering function is not supported.
mash platform
Connect with creators and fans through exclusive communities. Access behind-the-scenes content, live streams, podcasts, and workshops. Engage in personal chats, find like-minded friends, and discover unique merchandise.
- Exclusive creator communities
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Live streams and podcasts
- Online courses and workshops
- Personal and group chats
- Merchandise market
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Mash platform with exclusive communities from bloggers, streamers, artists, and thematic experts. Here you will find unique perks: - Backstages and Blogs; - Live streams; - Podcasts; - Courses and workshops; - Closed offline and online events. - Personal and thematic group chats Within the communities, you can expect: - Video greetings, one-on-one communication with your favorite blogger or artist; - Thematic chats based on interests; - New friends with similar interests; - Unique prizes and gifts for your activity; - A market with top-notch merchandise, souvenirs, books, and tickets; - Closed communities from bloggers, experts, and artists. Find, connect, chat offline and online share your experience with likeminded! Join your community now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StarPterano at every 4 days against mash platform's every 8 days. StarPterano also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StarPterano ships an update every 4 days, mash platform every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPterano | mash platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SEGO Takayoshi | Fanzoone |
In-app purchases
StarPterano
No in-app purchases
mash platform
No in-app purchases









