# Pinboard vs Manfred for Mastodon

The clearest difference is rating: Manfred for Mastodon at 4.5 against Pinboard's 3.0. Manfred for Mastodon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Pinboard's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinboard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Manfred for Mastodon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manfred for Mastodon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pinboard's written reviews are positive against 71% of Manfred for Mastodon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pinboard ships an update every 5 weeks, Manfred for Mastodon fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinboard | Manfred for Mastodon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinboard/id1487063992/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manfred-for-mastodon/id1667817813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OURPINBOARD LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487063991) | [Tim Brueckner](https://appshunter.io/developer/983207199) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinboard/id1487063992)

Connect with your community through a digital pinboard. Post messages, share offers, and seek recommendations within closed groups or the wider Pinboard World. Features include direct messaging, an SOS function, and an anonymous advice forum.

**Highlights:** Post trusted messages in categories, Communicate within closed communities, Direct messaging, Anonymous advice forum, SOS urgent post function, Access Pinboard World community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item For Sale Post | $9.99 | one-time |
| Property Search Post | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment Post | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recommended Post | $9.99 | one-time |
| Business Post | $25.00 | one-time |
| Items For Sale > £1000 Post | $29.99 | one-time |


### Manfred for Mastodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manfred-for-mastodon/id1667817813)

This Mastodon client offers a customizable and distraction-free social media experience. Tailor your home screen, utilize a focus mode to limit engagement, and enjoy private push notifications. Manage multiple accounts and filter content with ease.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen with tabs, Focus mode for distraction-free reading, End-to-end encrypted push notifications, Multi-account support, Content filtering by column, Threaded conversation view, Direct sharing from other apps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinboard free?

Pinboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manfred for Mastodon free?

Manfred for Mastodon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinboard or Manfred for Mastodon?

Manfred for Mastodon is rated higher. Pinboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Manfred for Mastodon averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pinboard or Manfred for Mastodon have ads?

Neither Pinboard nor Manfred for Mastodon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinboard or Manfred for Mastodon?

Pinboard ships an update every 5 weeks, and Manfred for Mastodon fortnightly. Most recently, Pinboard was updated on November 7, 2026 and Manfred for Mastodon on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*