Comparison

Tumblium vs Pixelmine

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

Head to head
About

Tumblium

This native client offers a streamlined way to browse your Tumblr dashboard with features like infinite scrolling, customizable swipe gestures for likes and reblogs, and a unique trash feature for managing liked posts. It also includes a full-screen image viewer and display customization options.

Highlights
  • Smooth dashboard browsing with infinite scroll
  • Customizable swipe gestures for like/reblog
  • Liked posts management with temporary trash
  • View and manage all your posts
  • Full-screen image viewer with zoom
  • Display customization for content density
Features
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Tumblium is a native Tumblr client designed for a seamless dashboard reading experience. FEATURES ● Smooth Dashboard Browsing Infinite scrolling with automatic post loading. Pull to refresh for the latest content. Your reading position is automatically saved. ● Quick Actions • Swipe gestures for like and reblog • Customizable swipe directions • Tap for instant like/reblog • Long-press to choose your blog • Reblog with comment support ● Liked Posts Management Browse all your liked posts with a unique trash feature. Unliked posts stay in trash for 1 hour—perfect for accidental unlikes. ● My Posts View and manage posts from all your blogs in one place. ● Image Viewer Full-screen image viewer with zoom support. Perfect for photo posts and artwork. ● Display Customization • Display level presets - Adjust content density from minimal to detailed • Easy blur image toggle • Settings for experimental features HOW TO USE • Dashboard: Login with your Tumblr account to view your dashboard • Like: Tap the heart icon or swipe • Reblog: Tap the reblog icon or swipe • Customize: Adjust swipe actions and display level in Settings This app is not affiliated with Tumblr or Automattic. Tumblr is a trademark of Automattic Inc.

About

Pixelmine

Features
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Pixelmine is a social networking system that enhances user empowerment by decentralizing control and governance across multiple nodes or servers.

Screenshots

Tumblium4 screens
Pixelmine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixelmine at none against Tumblium's 3. Pixelmine also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tumblium sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pixelmine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tumblium ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixelmine every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tumblium versus Pixelmine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTumbliumPixelmine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB80 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKeisukePixelmine Japan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tumblium

One-time3
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Pixelmine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tumblium free?
Tumblium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelmine free?
Pixelmine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tumblium or Pixelmine have ads?
Neither Tumblium nor Pixelmine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tumblium or Pixelmine?
Tumblium ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixelmine every 2 days. Most recently, Tumblium was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pixelmine on October 6, 2026.

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