Trombalsky vs MChatClient
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Trombalsky
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Trombalsky brings Mastodon and Bluesky together in one native SwiftUI app. If you use both networks, Trombalsky is built around the way your identities already work. Create an account pair with one Mastodon account and one Bluesky account, switch between multiple pairs for personal, project, company, or community identities, and choose the network scope that fits the moment. Use Mastodon, Bluesky, or Both mode across your main workflows: - Read Mastodon and Bluesky timelines together. - Follow notifications from both networks with clear network context. - Open conversations without losing track of where they came from. - Search posts, users, hashtags, and trends across the selected network scope. - Review liked posts and bookmarks in the same cross-network style. - Switch between the Mastodon and Bluesky profile for the active pair. Trombalsky also works if you only use one network. Sign in with Mastodon, Bluesky, or both, then add more account pairs as your social workflow grows. Built with SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Trombalsky focuses on a native experience: fast account switching, media viewing, compose flows, content warning handling, push notifications, and a clear distinction between Mastodon and Bluesky content. ## Subscriptions And Lifetime Purchase Trombalsky may require an active subscription or lifetime purchase to unlock app access. Subscription access includes the full Trombalsky client experience while active: Mastodon and Bluesky feeds, notifications, messages, search, posting and replies, media uploads, profile tools, lists, filters, bookmarks, liked posts, account-pair switching, push notification support, and ongoing app updates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Lifetime access is available as a one-time purchase. Available purchase options may include: * a monthly auto-renewable subscription; * a yearly auto-renewable subscription; * a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices, billing periods, free trials, and introductory offers are shown in the app using StoreKit information from Apple. Do not rely on screenshots, marketing text, or old prices if StoreKit displays different current terms at purchase time. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or as otherwise described by Apple's App Store terms for your region. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID/App Store account settings. Payment, billing, renewal, cancellation, refunds, and family sharing availability are handled by Apple under Apple's App Store terms. Trombalsky does not process payment card details directly. A lifetime purchase unlocks Trombalsky for the Apple ID that purchased it, subject to App Store availability, platform limitations, and these terms. Terms: https://mackozer.github.io/trombalsky.html#terms Privacy Policy: https://mackozer.github.io/trombalsky.html#privacy
MChatClient
A secure and decentralized chat application built on the Matrix protocol. It offers real-time messaging, group chats, voice messages, and media sharing with end-to-end encryption for private conversations. The app provides a modern, intuitive interface for seamless cross-device communication.
- Decentralized Matrix-based communication
- End-to-end encryption
- Real-time messaging
- Group chats
- Voice messages
- Media sharing
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Stay connected with friends, family, and teams using our secure and decentralized Matrix-based chat app. Enjoy real-time messaging, group chats, voice messages, and media sharing, all while maintaining complete control over your data. Built on the Matrix protocol, our app offers end-to-end encryption, ensuring your conversations are private and secure. Whether youβre chatting one-on-one or collaborating in groups, experience seamless communication across devices. Stay in sync with a modern, intuitive interface designed for fast, easy, and private messaging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MChatClient at none against Trombalsky's 3. MChatClient also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Trombalsky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MChatClient asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Trombalsky | MChatClient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krystian Kozerawski | Feride Emircan |
In-app purchases
Trombalsky
- Trombalsky Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Trombalsky Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Trombalsky One Time Purchase$24.99
MChatClient
No in-app purchases
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