Manfred for Mastodon vs Traders Chats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manfred for Mastodon
A streamlined and efficient client for the Mastodon social network, offering support for multiple accounts and a clean, functional interface. It allows users to browse timelines, compose posts with media, and discover content across servers.
- Multiple account support
- Browse servers and timelines
- Multi-column layout
- Search and discover posts
- Compose posts with media
- Participate in polls
- Follow hashtags and profiles
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Manfred does your Mastodon business. It is a simple yet powerful Mastodon client. It is fast, tidy and respectful of your attention. Unlike other platforms, Mastodon has no algorithmic feed and no engagement tricks: it simply gives you your timelines. Manfred lets you shape them exactly how you like, and helps you put the app down when you are done. YOUR HOME SCREEN, YOUR RULES Compose your home screen from timelines, lists, hashtags and notifications. Arrange them as tabs on your phone or side by side on your tablet. FOCUS MODE Flip one switch and your timeline becomes finite: Manfred stops right where you last left off, hides engagement counts, and reduces notifications to mentions only. Read what's new, see "you're all caught up", and get on with your day. Turn it off any time and Manfred behaves like a classic client again. TRULY PRIVATE PUSH Push notifications are strictly opt-in and end-to-end encrypted. Our relay server forwards notifications without being able to read them. Not even we know who has mentioned you. MANY ACCOUNTS, ONE APP Switch between accounts on any instance with a single tap and reply as whichever persona suits. FILTERS THAT WORK Hide boosts, replies or bots per column, and show any column as a classic timeline, a photo gallery, or a media list. CONVERSATIONS THAT MAKE SENSE Threads are shown as a tree with colour-coded levels, and replies carry their context with them. Collapse the branches you have already read. CHECK OUT SERVER TIMELINES Preview any instance's local timeline (if they allow it) anonymously before signing in. SHARING MADE EASY Share text, links and images from other apps straight into the Manfred composer. PRIVACY Manfred collects no personal data and shows no ads. Your settings stay on your device, and the app only ever communicates with the Mastodon server you choose. Note: you need a Mastodon account, available for free on many instances (see joinmastodon.org).
Traders Chats
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Traders Chats is a modern community platform built for traders to connect, communicate, and collaborate in real time. Join trading communities, private groups, and direct chats designed specifically for active traders. Share market insights, discuss setups, react to live price action, and stay connected with fellow traders through a fast, clean, mobile-first experience. Features include: • Real-time group and private messaging • Push notifications for instant updates • Trading-focused communities and channels • Media sharing and rich chat features • Modern mobile experience built for speed and simplicity • Secure accounts and seamless cross-device access Whether you trade forex, crypto, indices, stocks, or commodities, Traders Chats gives you a dedicated space to communicate with traders who speak the same language as you. Where traders chat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Manfred for Mastodon at 4 against Traders Chats's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manfred for Mastodon | Traders Chats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Brueckner | Thomas Sinclair |
In-app purchases
Manfred for Mastodon
No in-app purchases
Traders Chats
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Manfred for Mastodon free?
Is Traders Chats free?
Do Manfred for Mastodon or Traders Chats have ads?
Which is updated more often, Manfred for Mastodon or Traders Chats?
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