# Control Panel for Twitter vs Skyscraper Social

The clearest difference is price: Skyscraper Social at Free against Control Panel for Twitter's $4.99. Skyscraper Social also leads on device support (6 vs 4). Control Panel for Twitter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Skyscraper Social is free to download; Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99 up front. Skyscraper Social sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Control Panel for Twitter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Control Panel for Twitter against 4.4 for Skyscraper Social. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 73 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, Skyscraper Social every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Panel for Twitter | Skyscraper Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167/reviews)** | [4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-social/id6754198379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169) | [Cameron Banga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347627208) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Panel for Twitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Enhance your Twitter.com experience with a Safari extension that adds missing features and options. Take control of your timeline, customize UI elements, and remove algorithmic content for a more personalized feed.

**Highlights:** Chronological 'Following' timeline by default, Hide algorithmic 'For You' timeline, Mute Quote Tweets, Prevent video autoplay, Fast blocking, Hide metrics and engagement elements, Restore Twitter branding and features

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Restores old Twitter experience
- 👍 Hides 'For You' tab effectively
- 👍 Removes ads and unwanted content
- 👍 Allows chronological timeline sorting
- 👍 Customizable interface options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 'For You' tab sometimes reappears
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs occur
- 🐛 Does not work on web app mode
- 🐛 Does not work on home screen shortcuts
- 🐛 Can be broken by Twitter updates

**Reported bugs**

- For You tab reappears
- Extension stops working after a few minutes
- Blank page on x.com
- App crashes or lags
- Cannot resume from last read tweet

**Requested features**

- Allow hiding right sidebar
- Hide 'Quote' under retweet dropdown
- Hide 'X app' link at the top
- Hide recommended users/trends in search input
- Hide 'following' tab text


### Skyscraper Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-social/id6754198379)

Experience the Bluesky social network with a feature-rich client designed for iOS and iPadOS. Enjoy seamless scrolling, cross-device synchronization, and robust content creation tools. Manage your social interactions efficiently with advanced moderation and customization options.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync for scroll position, Full timeline with custom algorithms, Post with images, videos, GIFs, and alt text, Direct messages and notifications, Search posts, users, and hashtags, Moderation controls, Multiple account support

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skyscraper Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Skyscraper Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Panel for Twitter free?

Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Skyscraper Social free?

Skyscraper Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control Panel for Twitter or Skyscraper Social?

Control Panel for Twitter is rated higher. Control Panel for Twitter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Skyscraper Social averages 4.4 from 73 ratings.

### Do Control Panel for Twitter or Skyscraper Social have ads?

Neither Control Panel for Twitter nor Skyscraper Social shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control Panel for Twitter or Skyscraper Social?

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, and Skyscraper Social every 2 weeks. Most recently, Control Panel for Twitter was updated on October 18, 2026 and Skyscraper Social on October 17, 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.*