Comparison

Tootoise vs Connected Nest Community

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

Head to head
About

Tootoise

A straightforward client for the Mastodon social network, allowing users to manage multiple accounts, interact with timelines, and customize their experience. It offers robust post management features, including editing and pinning, along with privacy controls like muting and blocking.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple Mastodon accounts
  • View and post to timelines
  • Create and edit post lists
  • Pinning and bookmarking posts
  • Mute, block, and report users
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Edit posts
Features
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Tootoise is a simple Mastodon client. ## You can do this - View and post timeline - Add and switch multiple accounts - List display, creation and editing - Add, remove and list favourites - Add, remove and list bookmarks - Display notifications list (Not push notifications) - Display and input of custom emoji - Post information about the song you are currently listening to - Sharing from other applications (Safari, etc.) - Use with iPad multitasking function (SplitView, SlideOver) - Change theme color - Absolute time display - Pinning posts - Mute, block, report, filter - Search (As per server specifications) - Display and vote on poll - Edit a post (Some functions are not yet supported.) - Setting and displaying the ALT attribute (alternate text) ## These are not possible - Push notifications - Streaming - Create a poll - Relative time display The text size can be changed from the iOS Settings view. You can check the license of the library etc. used in this App by tapping the app icon in iOS settings.

About

Connected Nest Community

Features
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Whether you're navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, early parenting or the lasting journey, you don’t have to do it alone. The Connected Nest app is a supportive space designed specifically for those on the path to and through parenthood. We understand the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that come with each stage, and we’re here to help you feel less isolated and more empowered. This app will create space for our Facing Fertility, Empowering Moms and Equipping Parents programs and those who have engaged with us. Inside the app, you’ll find and help build a community that gets it. Real talk is welcomed, questions are met with care, and vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. This isn’t a place for perfection. It’s a place for connection, compassion, and honest support. Use the app to: Ask questions or join open discussions in a judgment-free zone Explore a collection of growing support resources tailored to your journey Get reminders and updates about the programs and topics you care about most RSVP to support groups facilitated by trained peers and mental health professionals who’ve been there too RSVP to volunteer led peer activities. RSVP to live events, workshops, and group sessions focused on fertility, postpartum care, parenting challenges, and mental health Connect with others nearby (origination of program in Southwestern Pennsylvania) or in similar life phases Whether you’re attending your first group, checking in after a hard day, or just craving real connection, Connected Nest is here to meet you where you are with encouragement, tools, and a caring community in your pocket. We know that the need for support begins long before babies arrive and lasts longer than the first year. We also know that solidarity can help challenges feel a little lighter, while celebrating successes with community brings greater joy. Our mission is to make connections community-based, supported and responsive. Thank you for being a part of it.

Screenshots

Tootoise4 screens
Connected Nest Community2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connected Nest Community at 5.0 against Tootoise's 4.3. Tootoise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connected Nest Community holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tootoise has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tootoise ships an update every 2 weeks, Connected Nest Community every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tootoise versus Connected Nest Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTootoiseConnected Nest Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperNaoki KuwataCreate Community

In-app purchases

None

Tootoise

No in-app purchases

None

Connected Nest Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tootoise free?
Tootoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connected Nest Community free?
Connected Nest Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tootoise or Connected Nest Community?
Connected Nest Community is rated higher. Tootoise averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Connected Nest Community averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tootoise or Connected Nest Community have ads?
Connected Nest Community shows ads; Tootoise does not.
Which is updated more often, Tootoise or Connected Nest Community?
Tootoise ships an update every 2 weeks, and Connected Nest Community every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tootoise was updated on October 6, 2026 and Connected Nest Community on October 28, 2026.

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