# Mastodon vs Stomp for Mastodon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastodon at none against Stomp for Mastodon's 10. Mastodon also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 12). Stomp for Mastodon's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stomp for Mastodon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mastodon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stomp for Mastodon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mastodon has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Mastodon's written reviews are positive against 73% of Stomp for Mastodon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mastodon | Stomp for Mastodon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastodon/id1571998974/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stomp-for-mastodon/id1670866247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mastodon GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571998976) | [Will Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344097184) |

## What reviewers say

### Mastodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastodon/id1571998974)

Connect with others on a decentralized social network. Share posts, images, and videos in chronological order without algorithms or ads. Discover new content and participate in conversations across the fediverse.

**Highlights:** Chronological feed, No algorithms or ads, Discover new users and topics, Post with images, videos, and polls, Create custom lists, Filter content, Cross-platform communication

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and welcoming community
- 🚀 Decentralized and free from corporate control
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 🤖 Good alternative to Twitter
- 💡 Ability to self-host servers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Confusing onboarding and server selection
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to web version
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and following people
- 🕰️ Slow or delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in or create account
- Keyboard freezes during editing
- Inconsistent behavior when switching accounts
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add local and federated timelines
- Improve search and discovery features
- Implement edit and delete post functionality
- Add support for animated GIFs
- Provide better accessibility options


### Stomp for Mastodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stomp-for-mastodon/id1670866247)

Access your Mastodon social media feed directly from your Apple Watch. Scroll through your timeline, view trending topics, manage mentions, and reply to direct messages with ease. Supports lists and search functionality.

**Highlights:** Timeline scrolling, Trending topics, Mentions management, Direct message replies, List support, Search functionality, Media viewing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stomp Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Stomp Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Humble Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stomp Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stomp Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sizeable Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stomp Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mastodon free?

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

### Is Stomp for Mastodon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mastodon or Stomp for Mastodon?

Stomp for Mastodon is rated higher. Mastodon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Stomp for Mastodon averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mastodon or Stomp for Mastodon have ads?

Neither Mastodon nor Stomp 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.*