Graysky, a Bluesky client vs MachEforum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Graysky, a Bluesky client
This app offers an alternative way to experience the Bluesky social network with a focus on speed, a streamlined interface, and enhanced features like post translation and push notifications. It aims to provide a smoother and more visually appealing user experience compared to the official client.
- Prioritized feed layout
- In-app post translation
- Likes tab on profiles
- Push notifications
- Faster performance
- Native iOS design
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An alternative client for Bluesky. Fast, smooth, beautiful. • A better layout that priorities your feeds • Translate posts without leaving the app • Likes tab in everyone's profile • Push notifications EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MachEforum
Connect with fellow Ford Mustang Mach-E owners and enthusiasts. Browse discussions, post new threads, and receive instant alerts for conversations and messages. Manage your profile and engage with the community.
- Native push notifications
- Browse forum and threads
- Search forum content
- Post threads and replies
- View and manage alerts
- Watch content
- View and edit user profiles
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Community app for the Ford Mustang Mach-E forum at MacheEforum.com. Browse as a guest or log in to use native push notifications for alerts and conversation messages. Key Features: - Native push notifications for the same alerts as on the website - Browse forum list - Browse threads list - Search content - Post threads/replies - View alerts - Watch content - View user profiles - Edit profile - Report content This MachEforum app and the MacheEforum.com website are independent / privately owned and are not affiliated in any manner with Ford Motor Company
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Graysky, a Bluesky client at 3.1 against MachEforum's 2.0. Graysky, a Bluesky client also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). MachEforum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Graysky, a Bluesky client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MachEforum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Graysky, a Bluesky client holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graysky, a Bluesky client has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Graysky, a Bluesky client's written reviews are positive against 0% of MachEforum's.
| Parameter | Graysky, a Bluesky client | MachEforum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (91 ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Pilvia Ltd | JWKZ LLC |
Customer experience
Graysky, a Bluesky client
MachEforum
Bugs and requests
Graysky, a Bluesky client
Reported bugs
20 issues- Feeds not loading from Bluesky
- Notification tab shows black screen or doesn't refresh
- Profile tab displays blank white screen
- Search functionality broken or non-functional
- Post creation tab not working
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- All tabs except Feeds showing blank screens
- App crashes when clicking 'My Feeds' button
- Cannot add or save feeds
- App crashes when adding feeds
- Screen rendering broken when rotating between landscape/portrait
- Cannot log in with correct credentials
- Password reset email not sending
- Images display as black when tapped
- HapticTouch on images crashes app
- Save feed button does nothing
- Thread nesting displays duplicate posts
- App crashes after a couple minutes of use
- App won't launch or crashes on startup
- Cannot paste into password field
- App exits to home screen when pressing 'My Feeds'
Requested features
15 requests- Direct messaging (DM) functionality
- Video support and playback
- Custom PDS (Personal Data Server) support
- Account switching capability
- Mute words feature
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- Font size and text scaling options
- Haptic feedback on interactions
- Notification grouping like official app
- iOS push notifications
- Themable UI elements (colors, fonts, spacing)
- Move 'My Feeds' button to bottom navigation bar
- Double-tap refresh to top functionality
- Draft saving for compose window
- Larger back navigation swipe area
- Like count formatting (e.g., 1K for thousands)
MachEforum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graysky, a Bluesky client
- Graysky Pro (monthly)$4.991 Month
- Graysky Pro (annual)$49.991 Year
MachEforum
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Graysky, a Bluesky client free?
Is MachEforum free?
Which has better reviews, Graysky, a Bluesky client or MachEforum?
Do Graysky, a Bluesky client or MachEforum have ads?
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