state_ vs Ucho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
state_
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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.
Ucho
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
state_ ships an update fortnightly, Ucho weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | state_ | Ucho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BASSDRUM Inc. | Masaya Kurata |
In-app purchases
state_
No in-app purchases
Ucho
No in-app purchases







