# CounterSocial vs Radiant for Mastodon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CounterSocial at none against Radiant for Mastodon's 2. CounterSocial also leads on ratings volume (493 vs 59) and device support (3 vs 1). Radiant for Mastodon's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiant for Mastodon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CounterSocial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radiant for Mastodon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CounterSocial has 493 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CounterSocial's written reviews are positive against 88% of Radiant for Mastodon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CounterSocial | Radiant for Mastodon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countersocial/id1543783578/reviews) | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiant-for-mastodon/id6444323022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **493** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jay Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543783580) | [Small Colossus LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489838308) |

## What reviewers say

### CounterSocial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countersocial/id1543783578)

This platform offers a unique social network experience free from trolls, abuse, ads, and fake news. It actively counters foreign influence operations and disinformation by empowering users to control the content they see. User data is never mined or sold.

**Highlights:** Zero-tolerance for trolls and abuse, No ads or promoted content, Combats fake news and disinformation, Crowd-powered by users, User data is not mined or sold

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and stable app
- 🔒 Secure and private platform
- 👍 Welcoming and friendly community
- 👍 No bots, trolls, or ads
- 👍 Ability to curate own feed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues during growth periods
- 🔒 Strict content moderation may be seen as limiting by some
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features

**Reported bugs**

- Verification email not received
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- iPad app support
- Improved search and discovery tools
- Expanded customization options


### Radiant for Mastodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiant-for-mastodon/id6444323022)

A highly customizable Mastodon client offering a personalized social media experience. Tailor timelines, content filters, and aesthetics to your preferences. Schedule posts, create polls, and share media with ease.

**Highlights:** Customizable timelines with multi-tag support, Advanced content filters, Flexible theming and behavior customization, Post scheduling, Poll creation, Media sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Radiant Prime | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Radiant Prime | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CounterSocial free?

CounterSocial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Radiant for Mastodon free?

Radiant for Mastodon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CounterSocial or Radiant for Mastodon?

Radiant for Mastodon is rated higher. CounterSocial averages 4.2 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while Radiant for Mastodon averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do CounterSocial or Radiant for Mastodon have ads?

Neither CounterSocial nor Radiant for Mastodon shows ads.

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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.*