Comparison

StarPterano vs Proxi

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

Proxi

This app provides a dedicated space for local groups to organize, communicate, and coordinate activities. It offers structured channels and threads to manage conversations and planning, moving away from chaotic group texts.

Highlights
  • Manage clubs and groups
  • Organize conversations into channels
  • Coordinate events and activities
  • Structured discussion with threads
  • Manage roles and permissions
  • Receive relevant notifications
Features
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Proxi helps run clubs, tennis clubs, and pickleball groups stay organized. Proxi is a community-based app built for real, local groups that meet in the real world — run clubs, tennis clubs, pickleball groups, teams, and neighborhood communities. Instead of noisy public feeds or messy group texts, Proxi gives each group a dedicated place to organize, coordinate, and communicate. Create or join a community, organize conversations into channels, and keep planning focused with threads. Whether you’re scheduling weekly runs, coordinating matches, managing open play, or sharing updates, Proxi keeps your group in sync without the chaos. What you can do with Proxi - Manage a run club, tennis club, or pickleball group - Coordinate practices, matches, and recurring events - Chat in structured channels instead of endless group texts - Reply in threads to keep planning and discussion organized - React to messages and stay up to date on activity - Manage roles like owner, admin, and member - Get notified when something actually matters Proxi is built for smaller, real-world communities — not followers, not algorithms, not ads.

Screenshots

StarPterano3 screens
Proxi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarPterano at none against Proxi's 1. StarPterano also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Proxi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarPterano asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPterano ships an update every 4 days, Proxi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarPterano versus Proxi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPteranoProxi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSEGO TakayoshiChristian Toouli

In-app purchases

None

StarPterano

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Proxi

One-time1
  • Start 3 New Conversations$14.99

Questions

Is StarPterano free?
StarPterano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proxi free?
Proxi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarPterano or Proxi have ads?
Neither StarPterano nor Proxi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPterano or Proxi?
StarPterano ships an update every 4 days, and Proxi every 3 days. Most recently, StarPterano was updated on September 10, 2026 and Proxi on September 20, 2026.

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