# Mastodon vs Iconfactory Tapestry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastodon at none against Iconfactory Tapestry's 3. Mastodon also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 300). Iconfactory Tapestry's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 48%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iconfactory Tapestry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mastodon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mastodon against 4.6 for Iconfactory Tapestry. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mastodon has 13K ratings behind it against 300, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Mastodon's written reviews are positive against 81% of Iconfactory Tapestry's.

Mastodon ships an update monthly, Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mastodon | Iconfactory Tapestry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastodon/id1571998974/reviews) | **[4.6 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 300 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 110 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mastodon GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571998976) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## 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


### Iconfactory Tapestry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074)

Aggregate content from various social media, blogs, podcasts, and video channels into a single, chronological feed. Organize your digital life with custom timelines, powerful search, and spoiler-blocking rules for a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Unified chronological timeline, Supports social media, blogs, RSS, podcasts, YouTube, Customizable timelines, Spoiler and topic muting rules, Cross-device sync, Private by design, Custom connectors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Tapestry Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Chronological timeline
- 👍 Elegant and polished design
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔗 Integrates multiple feeds (RSS, Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing connector setup process
- 🔍 Limited feed management options (no read/unread, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🖼️ Cluttered UI with too much visual noise
- 🔍 Lack of in-app engagement (no likes, replies, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Occasional feed sync issues
- Crashes when trying to screenshot certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark posts as read
- Implement bookmarking/saving functionality
- Allow custom font size and theme options
- Provide more granular control over muting/filtering
- Add in-app engagement features (likes, replies, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mastodon free?

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

### Is Iconfactory Tapestry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mastodon or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Iconfactory Tapestry is rated higher. Mastodon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Iconfactory Tapestry averages 4.6 from 300 ratings.

### Do Mastodon or Iconfactory Tapestry have ads?

Neither Mastodon nor Iconfactory Tapestry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mastodon or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Mastodon ships an update monthly, and Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mastodon was updated on September 24, 2026 and Iconfactory Tapestry on September 24, 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.*