Comparison

state_ vs Ucho

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Ucho

Features
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Ucho-ten is a Bluesky client that does not display any number of likes or other information. It has unique features not found anywhere else, such as a Zen mode that allows you to focus on a single timeline, and a virtual follow feature that allows you to add people to your timeline without following them.

Screenshots

state_4 screens
Ucho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ucho at weekly against state_'s fortnightly. Ucho also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, Ucho weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
state_ versus Ucho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstate_Ucho
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB147 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBASSDRUM Inc.Masaya Kurata

In-app purchases

None

state_

No in-app purchases

None

Ucho

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is state_ free?
state_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ucho free?
Ucho is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do state_ or Ucho have ads?
Neither state_ nor Ucho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, state_ or Ucho?
state_ ships an update fortnightly, and Ucho weekly. Most recently, state_ was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ucho on September 27, 2026.

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