Mastowatch vs Bubbles for Discourse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mastowatch
Discover and explore Mastodon servers with this utility app. Get detailed statistics, view trending content, and check server rules and limitations without needing to log in.
- Find Mastodon servers
- Inspect server details
- View user and post counts
- See trending links and posts
- Check blocked domains
- Discover custom emoji
- Review server rules
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Hi! I’m Mastowatch and I can help you find and inspect Mastodon servers. Whether you're new to Mastodon and just need help finding the perfect instance or you want to look up details and statistics about your favorites, Mastowatch can help you find anything you might need to know about a particular Mastodon server without ever logging in! Features: * User and post counts * Trending links and posts * Blocked domains * Custom emoji * Rules * Supported languages * Supported upload types and sizes * Character limits * And more! Let Mastowatch help you find your home on Mastodon, the decentralized social network of the future with no ads and no tracking!
Bubbles for Discourse
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Browse multiple communities in a unified, beautiful interface Join thousands of Discourse power users experiencing Bubbles for the first time Download Bubbles and experience Discourse discussions the way they were meant to be read. Thanks Claude. So Bubbles is a client for using Discourse. Add any Discourse URL to the app and read the latest 30 topics. xxx The Pro version of Bubbles uses auto-renewing subscriptions. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless out renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://github.com/mikaelacaron/Bubbles-Privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mastowatch at monthly against Bubbles for Discourse's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Mastowatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bubbles for Discourse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mastowatch ships an update monthly, Bubbles for Discourse every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mastowatch | Bubbles for Discourse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Justin Ferrell | Icy App Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Mastowatch
- Small Tip$0.99
- Mastowatch Pro$3.99
- Medium tip$4.99
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- Large Tip$9.99
Bubbles for Discourse
- Bubbles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Bubbles Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Mastowatch free?
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Do Mastowatch or Bubbles for Discourse have ads?
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