# Avelon for Lemmy vs Mainchan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mainchan at 100% against Avelon for Lemmy's 53%. Mainchan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Avelon for Lemmy's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avelon for Lemmy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mainchan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mainchan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avelon for Lemmy has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Avelon for Lemmy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mainchan's.

Avelon for Lemmy ships an update fortnightly, Mainchan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avelon for Lemmy | Mainchan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelon-for-lemmy/id6450952178/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainchan/id6504781365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brainsync AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369531057) | [Tikichan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753830764) |

## What reviewers say

### Avelon for Lemmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelon-for-lemmy/id6450952178)

Explore diverse topics and engage in conversations within the Fediverse. This app offers a highly customizable experience with gesture navigation, smart media support, and privacy-focused features. Tailor the look and behavior to suit your preferences for a seamless browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Native media support (videos, GIFs, photos), Customizable gesture navigation, Smart link previews, Multiple account support, Mark read on scroll & hide read posts, Intuitive markdown editor, Privacy-focused with no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avelon Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Avelon Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Avelon Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Mainchan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainchan/id6504781365)

Engage in a content aggregation and discussion platform where users can submit various content types to organized boards. Features include anonymous posting, personalized feeds, and organized saved content. Enhance interactions with community emotes and comment images.

**Highlights:** Anonymous posting, Personalized follow feed, Organized save folders, Private message search, Highlighted comments, Community emotes, Comment images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avelon for Lemmy free?

Avelon for Lemmy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mainchan free?

Mainchan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Avelon for Lemmy or Mainchan?

Mainchan is rated higher. Avelon for Lemmy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Mainchan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Avelon for Lemmy or Mainchan have ads?

Neither Avelon for Lemmy nor Mainchan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avelon for Lemmy or Mainchan?

Avelon for Lemmy ships an update fortnightly, and Mainchan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avelon for Lemmy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mainchan on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*