Comparison

Mlem for Lemmy vs NCCFT Connect

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

Head to head
About

Mlem for Lemmy

Experience the Fediverse through a native iOS app designed for seamless interaction with all major Lemmy instances. Enjoy powerful features like swipe actions, quick account switching, and extensive customization for an optimized mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Native iOS Swift development
  • Lemmy instance compatibility
  • Swipe actions
  • Account quick-switching
  • Customization options
  • Optimized backend
Features
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Mlem for Lemmy is beautiful, smooth, and compatible with all major Lemmy instances. Written fully in iOS' native Swift, Mlem lets you experience Lemmy while taking advantage of the best your device has to offer. With powerful, easy-to-use features such as swipe actions and account quick-switching, a robust set of customizations, and a highly optimized backend, Mlem offers the mobile Lemmy experience you deserve!

About

NCCFT Connect

Features
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NCCFT is the official mobile application of the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers. It allows NCCFT Members to learn about their union, stay on top of major events, get news, and more.

Screenshots

Mlem for Lemmy3 screens
NCCFT Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NCCFT Connect at every 10 days against Mlem for Lemmy's every 3 weeks. NCCFT Connect also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, NCCFT Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mlem for Lemmy versus NCCFT Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMlem for LemmyNCCFT Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEric AndrewsPrometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Mlem for Lemmy

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Cannot validate username for account creation
  • Loses progress when switching to another app while composing a post/reply
  • App bounces back to the subscribed feeds list in various situations
  • New bugs introduced with each update
  • Embedded content (videos) only show as links
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  • Changing font size via iOS Accessibility settings breaks drag and drop functionality
  • Media type label in the lower left corner covers parts of the image
  • App crashes frequently
  • Jittery scrolling on ProMotion enabled iPhones
  • Cannot log out of an account without deleting it
  • Requires signing back into the instance every time an external link is followed
  • No way to change font size
  • Timeline is a mess
  • Unable to save images
  • Unable to zoom in on images
  • Unable to load images on their own without comments
  • Bad app icon (furry)
  • No full screen for pictures, always goes to post
  • Login required from the start for some users

Requested features

19 requests
  • Customizability for each feed type (e.g., bold headlines)
  • Larger card view option
  • Compact view option
  • Option to customize gestures
  • Fix embedded content to be playable
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  • Fix font size breaking drag and drop
  • Option to not display media type label or hide it
  • Mark inbox as read automatically
  • Hide post option
  • Customizable swipe options on posts
  • Cross-post functionality
  • Set Reader mode as default for links
  • Ability to zoom out on pictures
  • Ability to save images
  • Search for posts within a community
  • Block communities from post options menu
  • Filter instances option
  • Collapse all comments by default
  • Up/Down votes on the right side

NCCFT Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mlem for Lemmy

No in-app purchases

None

NCCFT Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mlem for Lemmy free?
Mlem for Lemmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCCFT Connect free?
NCCFT Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mlem for Lemmy or NCCFT Connect have ads?
Neither Mlem for Lemmy nor NCCFT Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mlem for Lemmy or NCCFT Connect?
Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, and NCCFT Connect every 10 days. Most recently, Mlem for Lemmy was updated on October 28, 2026 and NCCFT Connect on October 25, 2026.

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