Comparison

Trombalsky vs PostJar

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

Head to head
About

Trombalsky

Features
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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

About

PostJar

Features
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Social media moves at lightning speed. PostJar empowers you to take a step back and share with intention. Designed for users of Mastodon and Bluesky, PostJar helps you draft, refine and organize your thoughts before hitting "post." Key Features: - Organize Your Ideas: Create and manage your draft posts in customizable jars. Each jar can be linked to one or more social media accounts, allowing you to keep your content organized and accessible. - Thoughtful Drafting: Take your time to refine your messages. With PostJar, you can edit and perfect your drafts, ensuring your posts reflect what you really wanted to say. - Simultaneous Posting When you're ready to share, PostJar allows you to post to multiple accounts at once. Save time and reach your audience across different platforms effortlessly. Get started for free with unlimited posting from one jar. If you need more, upgrade to PostJar Pro: - Unlimited jars. - Automatically create threads for posting longer ideas. PostJar is created by me (Matthew) an indie developer. Upgrading to PostJar Pro helps fund future development (and is very much appreciated!) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://postjar.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Trombalsky4 screens
PostJar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PostJar at 18.6 against Trombalsky's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Trombalsky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PostJar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Trombalsky versus PostJar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrombalskyPostJar
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKrystian KozerawskiApps On The Move Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Trombalsky

Subscriptions2
  • Trombalsky Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Trombalsky Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trombalsky One Time Purchase$24.99
2 purchases

PostJar

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlock Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Trombalsky free?
Trombalsky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PostJar free?
PostJar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trombalsky or PostJar have ads?
Neither Trombalsky nor PostJar shows ads.

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