# Avelon for Lemmy vs Interstellar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interstellar at 100% against Avelon for Lemmy's 53%. Interstellar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Avelon for Lemmy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (77 vs 5). On price, 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. Interstellar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interstellar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avelon for Lemmy has 77 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Interstellar's.

Avelon for Lemmy ships an update fortnightly, Interstellar every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avelon for Lemmy | Interstellar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelon-for-lemmy/id6450952178/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interstellar-fediverse-client/id6745356296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brainsync AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369531057) | [John Randall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811885466) |

## 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 |


### Interstellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interstellar-fediverse-client/id6745356296)

Access and interact with communities across Mbin, Lemmy, and PieFed. This open-source client provides a unified platform for engaging with your favorite fediverse content.

**Highlights:** Access Mbin, Lemmy, and PieFed accounts, Interact with fediverse communities, Open-source platform, Bug reporting via GitHub, Feature requests via magazine

**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 Interstellar free?

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

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

Interstellar is rated higher. Avelon for Lemmy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Interstellar averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Avelon for Lemmy nor Interstellar shows ads.

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

Avelon for Lemmy ships an update fortnightly, and Interstellar every 2 months. Most recently, Avelon for Lemmy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interstellar on October 24, 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.*