Comparison

iBlogger vs Micro.blog

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

Head to head
About

iBlogger

This app is a specialized mobile editor designed for creating and publishing blog posts. It offers core text features for free, with options to subscribe for premium functionality. The app aims to enhance the mobile blogging experience and is built for iOS 13.

Highlights
  • Mobile blog post editor
  • RSD and automatic blog configuration
  • Post creation with links
  • Customizable post signatures
  • Location linking
  • Secure HTTPS connections
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iBlogger is a specialized mobile editor for blog posts. iBlogger 3 is an all-new product, built in Swift 5 for iOS 13. We wanted to build a new foundation for the future of mobile blogging. iBlogger is a work in progress. iBlogger's core text features will be free, so you'll be able to make sure it works with your blog type, before subscribing. You can even use the free mode as long as you like. We hope you'll join us on a grand adventure into the future of mobile blogging by using iBlogger and giving us your feedback. * What blogs would you like iBlogger to be compatible with? * What new mobile blogging features would you like to see? Thousands of real people have been blogging with iBlogger since the launch of the app store. iBlogger has changed the way they think about blogging. Now we want to change it, again. We hope you'll join us, and help shape this future, by using iBlogger for free, or subscribing to unlock the premium features. They love iBlogger, and we think you will, too. iBlogger features include: * easily configure your blog in seconds: RSD (Real Simple Discovery) and automatic configuration makes iPhone bloggers happy! * post your thoughts * include a picture, add a caption to it (coming soon) * include links in your post * include a customizable standard post signature * include a location link at the touch of a button * URL keyboard type for URL entry * tested on WiFi, 4G, and other networks, works great * Secure HTTPS connections to your blog * HTML Auth protected blogs Does iBlogger work with my blog? We are rebuilding iBlogger from scratch in order to lay a foundation for the future of mobile blogging. Please let us know what blogs you would like to use with iBlogger. iBlogger is compatible with the most popular self-hosted blog engines, including: * WordPress.com iBlogger has optimized plugins which ensure easy configuration and compatibility for these Blog Hosting Services: * WordPress.com A Word from illumineX We will be adding more blog engines and plugins steadily in the coming months. Please let us know what blogs you would like to use with iBlogger. iBlogger was crafted with love by illumineX and friends. Many thanks to everyone who contributed, including our fantastic beta testers and our early customers. Your feedback makes iBlogger shine! REPORTING PROBLEMS Submit your problem reports to support@illumineX.com * Include the URL to your blog. * If possible, include a test account for us on your blog. * Describe the issue you see, and the steps leading up to the problem, so we can re-create the problem. Many thousands of bloggers from dozens of countries have used iBlogger since the iPhone App Store first launched in 2008. We hope you'll enjoy the all-new iBlogger 3. With your feedback, iBlogger will help shape the future of mobile blogging. illumineX, inc. http://illumineX.com support@illumineX.com

About

Micro.blog

A social network designed for independent bloggers to share short posts, links, and replies. It connects users to a timeline powered by the open web, supporting various content types and external blog integrations.

Highlights
  • Short microblog posts
  • Full-length posts
  • Markdown styling
  • Custom themes
  • Post photos, podcasts, video
  • Integrates with external blogs
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Micro.blog is the fastest way to blog and a safe community for microbloggers. Micro.blog is the blog you will actually use. Micro.blog shows recent posts from sites and people you are following. Microblog posts are short — quick thoughts, links to web sites, and replies to friends. It's a fast timeline that's powered by the open web. Blogs hosted on Micro.blog include: * Short microblog posts or full-length posts. * Markdown for styling. * Custom themes. * Categories, photos, podcasts, video, and more. Already have a blog? Use Micro.blog to follow friends and post to external blogs compatible with WordPress and the Micropub API. Instead of trying to be a full social network, Micro.blog is a thin layer that glues the open web together, making it more useful. Micro.blog adds discovery and conversations on top of previously unconnected blog posts.

Screenshots

iBlogger4 screens
Micro.blog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Micro.blog at 88% against iBlogger's 39%. Micro.blog also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). iBlogger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro.blog holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro.blog has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iBlogger's written reviews are positive against 88% of Micro.blog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBlogger ships an update every 5 weeks, Micro.blog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iBlogger versus Micro.blog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBloggerMicro.blog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.4 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings656 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperillumineX, Inc.Micro.blog, LLC

Customer experience

iBlogger

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative48.8%

Micro.blog

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Bugs and requests

iBlogger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to publish posts on some platforms
  • Inconsistent post ordering and timestamps
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode typing
  • Multiple photo/image uploads per post
  • Better control over image placement and sizing
  • Ability to save posts as drafts
  • Integration with social media platforms

Micro.blog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBlogger

No in-app purchases

None

Micro.blog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBlogger free?
iBlogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micro.blog free?
Micro.blog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBlogger or Micro.blog?
Micro.blog is rated higher. iBlogger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Micro.blog averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.
Do iBlogger or Micro.blog have ads?
Neither iBlogger nor Micro.blog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBlogger or Micro.blog?
iBlogger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Micro.blog fortnightly. Most recently, iBlogger was updated on September 28, 2026 and Micro.blog on September 20, 2026.

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