Graysky, a Bluesky client vs BlueNotify
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/
BlueNotify
Receive instant push notifications whenever individuals you follow on Bluesky publish new content. This service operates without requiring your password, ensuring a secure and convenient way to stay updated.
- Push notifications for new posts
- Follower-specific alerts
- No password required
- Real-time updates
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Get push notifications when the people you follow on Bluesky post something. No password required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlueNotify at 86% against Graysky, a Bluesky client's 24%. BlueNotify also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Graysky, a Bluesky client's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (91 vs 29). 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. BlueNotify asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueNotify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Graysky, a Bluesky client's written reviews are positive against 86% of BlueNotify's.
Graysky, a Bluesky client ships an update every 5 days, BlueNotify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graysky, a Bluesky client | BlueNotify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (91 ratings) | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilvia Ltd | Austin Joseph Witherspoon |
Customer experience
Graysky, a Bluesky client
BlueNotify
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)
BlueNotify
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
BlueNotify
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Graysky, a Bluesky client free?
Is BlueNotify free?
Which has better reviews, Graysky, a Bluesky client or BlueNotify?
Do Graysky, a Bluesky client or BlueNotify have ads?
Which is updated more often, Graysky, a Bluesky client or BlueNotify?
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