Comparison

state_ vs SkyThrow

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

Head to head
About

state_

Features
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"state" is a social networking service where you can only post about how you are currently spending your time. On the "state" timeline, only the latest post, or "state" of a user is displayed. The character limit is 100, making for minimal information sharing. You can't retweet others' posts, but you can Like them. However, neither the number of Likes nor followers is shown. You'll subtly know if someone has viewed or Liked your post through slight animations in the timeline background. Only landscape photos can be posted. You can use photos to show how you are spending your time, but you can't go overboard in making them look beautiful. At "state" measures are taken to enjoy social media in a peaceful, pastoral way. There may be many areas to improve as it operates, but we hope you enjoy this social media platform that lets you relax, without tension or competition. Currently, "state" operates on an invitation basis. You can join by obtaining an invitation code from existing users.

About

SkyThrow

This app simplifies posting to Bluesky by focusing solely on content creation. It offers features like multi-account support, hashtag management, and thread posting to enhance the user experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple account support
  • Customizable hashtags
  • Thread posting
  • Draft saving
  • Share to other apps
  • Posting history
Features
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SkyThrow is a Bluesky posting-specific client. Post as soon as you think of it. Enjoy posting on Bluesky more easily by concentrating on posting. Multiple Accounts Register multiple accounts and switch between them with a single tap on the home screen. You can use different accounts for different purposes. Hashtags No more typing hashtags by hand for each post. You can register frequently used hashtags and quickly add them to your posts. Thread Posting You can now post multiple updates together as a single thread. It also allows you to split posts with more than 4 images or text that exceeds the character limit. Drafts Save your posts as drafts and edit or post them later. This is convenient when you want to review your post carefully before posting. Share to other apps Use the iOS share function to send your post to other apps. This will broaden the range of information transmission. Posting History You can check your posts at a glance and link replies and quotes as threads.

Screenshots

state_4 screens
SkyThrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SkyThrow at 3 against state_'s 1. SkyThrow also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

state_ ships an update fortnightly, SkyThrow monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
state_ versus SkyThrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstate_SkyThrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBASSDRUM Inc.HIDEAKI YAMANA

In-app purchases

None

state_

No in-app purchases

None

SkyThrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is state_ free?
state_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyThrow free?
SkyThrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do state_ or SkyThrow have ads?
Neither state_ nor SkyThrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, state_ or SkyThrow?
state_ ships an update fortnightly, and SkyThrow monthly. Most recently, state_ was updated on September 19, 2026 and SkyThrow on September 15, 2026.

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