state_ vs Stardust
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
Stardust
This social networking app allows users to anonymously share their thoughts as 'stardust' into a virtual night sky. It offers a private space for personal reflections and a public timeline for viewing others' stardust, with no direct interaction features like comments or follows.
- Anonymous posting
- No direct interaction (likes/comments)
- Private and public timelines
- Save favorite posts
- Categorized stardust ('nebulae')
- No registration required
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「今日も想いを星屑にしよう」 あなたの心に浮かんだ言葉が、美しい星屑に変わる。 Stardust(スターダスト)は、誰かの言葉に傷つかず、 自分の想いを星屑としてそっと夜空に放てる、癒し系SNSです。 Stardustの特徴 ・登録不要、完全匿名なのですぐに使い始めることができます。 ・フォローやコメントの機能はありません。他の人の投稿には「きらり」「ほっこり」「共感」「応援」の4つの気持ちを送ることができます。 ・他の人に見られることのないプライベート投稿も可能です。 ・気になる投稿はお気に入りに保存できます。 3つの世界を自由に漂おう マイ星屑:あなたの投稿とお気に入り、もらった気持ちを集めた、誰にも邪魔されない小さな宇宙。 タイムライン:誰かの星屑が静かに流れる銀河のような場所。 星雲:あなたの投稿が「日常」「気持ち」「趣味」などの星雲の中に混ざって、宇宙空間に浮かび上がります。 Stardustでゆるくてふわっとした世界にあなたの気持ちを浮かべてみませんか?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: state_ at none against Stardust's shown. Stardust's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
state_ ships an update fortnightly, Stardust daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | state_ | Stardust |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BASSDRUM Inc. | Fixis, LLC |
In-app purchases
state_
No in-app purchases
Stardust
No in-app purchases









