Comparison

Pipilo vs Sfero

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

Head to head
About

Pipilo

This app offers a unique social media experience by displaying posts in a horizontally scrolling timeline, showing conversations and replies from followed users. It provides a clean interface for following threads and supports various Fediverse platforms.

Highlights
  • Horizontally scrolling conversational timeline
  • Collapsible threads from followed users
  • Notifications grouped by day
  • Rich link and video previews
  • Home, local, and federated timelines
  • Keyword filters for content moderation
  • Advanced media and video player
Features
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Pipilo is a unique Fediverse app that lets you browse posts on a horizontally scrolling timeline. Each post is displayed within the context of its conversation with replies from people you follow. This results in an elegant, distraction-free interface, making it easy to follow various conversation threads. Pipilo works with Mastodon, Pixelfed, Pleroma, Akkoma, Friendica, Firefish, Catodon, Iceshrimp, and GoToSocial. Features: - Horizontally scrolling timeline with each post appearing in the context of its conversation - Clean, collapsible threads showing only posts from people you follow, with an option to view replies from everyone - Notifications grouped by day - Quote posts - Rich previews for mentioned links and videos - Home, local, and federated timelines - Followed hashtags and custom lists - Quick search of posts, hashtags, and users - Full iPad support, with multiple windows allowing you to display different timelines side by side - Smooth media viewer with intuitive gestures, alt-text descriptions, share functionality, live text selection, and subject lifting - Advanced video player with native system interface for play/pause, time scrubbing, volume control, and full-screen or PIP mode viewing - Keyword filters to hide posts behind a warning or remove them from your timelines completely Premium Features: - Submit posts with images, videos, media descriptions, and content warnings - Sync reading position across multiple devices - Follow new hashtags and users - Create and edit custom lists - Add multiple accounts from all supported servers - Enable push notifications - Create and edit filters - Bookmark posts - Pin timelines - Create hashtag groups and follow remote instances Unlock all premium features with: - One-time purchase - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription Privacy Policy: https://pipilo.thanel.me/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sfero

This AI-powered application helps job seekers find tailored opportunities. It offers personalized job recommendations, a resume builder, real-time alerts, networking features, and interview preparation resources to advance your career.

Highlights
  • Personalized job recommendations
  • Easy resume builder
  • Real-time job alerts
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interview preparation resources
Features
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Sfero: Job Seeker's Ultimate Companion! Simplify your job search with Sfero, the AI-powered app that connects you with opportunities tailored to your unique skills and preferences. Download Sfero today and unlock your career potential! Key Features: 1. Personalized Job Recommendations: Let our intelligent algorithms match you with the perfect job based on your skills, experience, and preferences. 2. Easy Resume Builder: Create a standout resume with customizable templates and expert tips to showcase your strengths. 3. Real-time Job Alerts: Stay informed with instant notifications on new job openings and application updates. 4. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend virtual events to expand your network. 5. Interview Preparation: Ace interviews with comprehensive resources, practice questions, and expert feedback. Get a head start on your job search and unlock your career potential.

Screenshots

Pipilo4 screens
Sfero3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pipilo at 4.6 against Sfero's 2.0. Pipilo also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Sfero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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. Pipilo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sfero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipilo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipilo has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pipilo versus Sfero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipiloSfero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLukasz RutkowskiClipsoft JSC

Customer experience

Pipilo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Sfero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pipilo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pipilo Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pipilo Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pipilo Premium$29.99
None

Sfero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipilo free?
Pipilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sfero free?
Sfero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pipilo or Sfero?
Pipilo is rated higher. Pipilo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sfero averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pipilo or Sfero have ads?
Neither Pipilo nor Sfero shows ads.

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