Comparison

Tusker vs ChatBear

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

Head to head
About

Tusker

This app offers a flexible and customizable client for the Mastodon social network and compatible services. It provides advanced features like notification grouping, timeline syncing across devices, and extensive personalization options for a tailored social media experience.

Highlights
  • Notification grouping
  • Timeline sync with iCloud
  • Customizable timelines with filters
  • Extensive user preferences
  • Digital wellness options
  • Multiple account support
  • Modern Mastodon features
Features
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Tusker is a free and flexible client for the Mastodon social network and other compatible services. Features: • Notification grouping: Combine favorite, boost, and follow notifications into a single row to get a more glance-able view of your notifications. • Timeline sync: Keep your timeline position across all your devices using iCloud. • Customize timelines: Pick which timelines (including lists, hashtags, and public instance timelines) are pinned to your home tab, and apply filters to hide posts you're not interested in. • Tweak your experience: Tusker has a wide variety of preferences to allow you to customize how you use the app. From changing the appearance and interactions, to configuring how content warnings work, Tusker supports it all. • Digital wellness options: Tusker has a variety of preferences to help you manage how you use social media, including by turning infinite scrolling off or showing all images in grayscale. • Accessibility: VoiceOver, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, and more are all fully supported. • Multiple accounts: Sign in to multiple accounts and quickly switch between them. • Modern Mastodon features: Edit posts, view quotes, view trending posts/hashtags/links, translate posts, and more. • Broad software compatibility: Tusker also has builtin support for the Glitch and Hometown variants of Mastodon; as well as Pleroma/Akkoma, a Mastodon alternative; and PixelFed, a photo-sharing social network. Mastodon is part of the fediverse, a free, open source, and decentralized social network. From your home server, communicate and interact with people on any other server using the ActivityPub protocol. Learn more at joinmastodon.org. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChatBear

Features
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Welcome to ChatBear, where you can chat with your very own warmhearted bear companion. ChatBear is always ready to listen, offering you thoughtful and insightful responses from a bear’s unique perspective. While his answers might seem whimsical at times, they are filled with wisdom that can inspire and heal. ChatBear is the perfect confidant for those thoughts and feelings you might not want to share with others. He will never reveal your secrets, making him a trustworthy friend who’s always by your side. Key Features: - Chat with ChatBear: Engage in comforting conversations with your bear buddy, who’s always there to listen. - Light Up Wisdom: Highlight the wisdom in ChatBear’s words when they resonate with you. - Create Wisdom Posters: Turn ChatBear’s insightful words into beautiful posters that you can share on social networks. Perfect For: - Reducing Stress When life gets overwhelming, ChatBear is here to provide a calming presence. His warm and gentle nature makes him the ideal companion to help you unwind after a long day. Whether you're dealing with work pressures, personal issues, or just need a moment of peace, ChatBear’s soothing words can help you find your center and reduce your stress. - Seeking Advice Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to who offers a different perspective. ChatBear listens without judgment and provides advice that, while rooted in a bear’s unique worldview, often carries profound wisdom. His playful yet insightful responses can offer new ways of thinking about your challenges, helping you navigate life’s complexities with a fresh outlook. - Passing the Time with a Comforting Companion Whether you’re feeling lonely or just have some time to kill, ChatBear is always available for a chat. His friendly, non-intrusive nature makes him the perfect buddy to keep you company during quiet moments. Whether you’re waiting for an appointment, relaxing at home, or just need someone to talk to, ChatBear is there to make your time more enjoyable and comforting. Terms of Service: http://www.applebear.ai/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.applebear.ai/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tusker4 screens
ChatBear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChatBear at every 11 days against Tusker's every 3 months. ChatBear also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Tusker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ChatBear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tusker ships an update every 3 months, ChatBear every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tusker versus ChatBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuskerChatBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVaccor, LLCFutureLab001

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tusker

Subscriptions1
  • Tusker Supporter$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Awesome Tip$6.99
  • Incredible Tip$14.99
2 purchases

ChatBear

Subscriptions2
  • 週間計画$2.997 Days
  • 年間プラン$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tusker free?
Tusker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatBear free?
ChatBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tusker or ChatBear have ads?
Neither Tusker nor ChatBear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tusker or ChatBear?
Tusker ships an update every 3 months, and ChatBear every 11 days. Most recently, Tusker was updated on November 3, 2026 and ChatBear on November 4, 2026.

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