Comparison

StarPterano vs PostJar

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

Head to head
About

StarPterano

Read full description

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

PostJar

Features
Read full description

Social media moves at lightning speed. PostJar empowers you to take a step back and share with intention. Designed for users of Mastodon and Bluesky, PostJar helps you draft, refine and organize your thoughts before hitting "post." Key Features: - Organize Your Ideas: Create and manage your draft posts in customizable jars. Each jar can be linked to one or more social media accounts, allowing you to keep your content organized and accessible. - Thoughtful Drafting: Take your time to refine your messages. With PostJar, you can edit and perfect your drafts, ensuring your posts reflect what you really wanted to say. - Simultaneous Posting When you're ready to share, PostJar allows you to post to multiple accounts at once. Save time and reach your audience across different platforms effortlessly. Get started for free with unlimited posting from one jar. If you need more, upgrade to PostJar Pro: - Unlimited jars. - Automatically create threads for posting longer ideas. PostJar is created by me (Matthew) an indie developer. Upgrading to PostJar Pro helps fund future development (and is very much appreciated!) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://postjar.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

StarPterano3 screens
PostJar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarPterano at none against PostJar's 2. StarPterano also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PostJar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StarPterano asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
StarPterano versus PostJar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPteranoPostJar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSEGO TakayoshiApps On The Move Limited

In-app purchases

None

StarPterano

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PostJar

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlock Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is StarPterano free?
StarPterano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PostJar free?
PostJar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarPterano or PostJar have ads?
Neither StarPterano nor PostJar shows ads.

Other comparisons