Comparison

Gibberish Writer vs Bluestodon

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

Head to head
About

Gibberish Writer

This app transforms your writing process into a familiar messaging experience. Compose blog posts one message at a time, reducing writing stress and allowing for easy editing and customization. Sync across devices and publish your work online with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Write blog posts like text messages
  • Stress-free writing process
  • Edit and rearrange messages
  • Add images and links
  • Markdown customization
  • Cross-device sync (subscription)
  • Publish blog posts online (subscription)
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Gibberish is a writing and blogging app that looks and feels like a messaging app. Blog like you text. Write your blog posts one message at a time. The app will then combine your messages into a single blog post. Stress-free writing. The design removes a lot of stress from the writing process. Typing in a tiny text field is less stressful than staring at a blank screen. Working on one paragraph at a time is less stressful than working on the whole post. Start by writing down whatever comes to mind. As these thoughts build up and look more like a blog post, then tweak and publish them. Editing and customization. Edit and rearrange your messages as needed. Add images and links, and use markdown to customize your posts. Even when you're not logged in, you can use Gibberish as a note-taking app. Gibberish Account With a Gibberish Account subscription, you unlock the ability to sync your posts across devices and publish your blog posts on the web. Gibberish is a Universal Purchase. It's available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I hope you find it useful. By using Gibberish, you agree to the Terms of Use (https://gibber.blog/terms).

About

Bluestodon

Features
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Bluestodon is a posting utility for Bluesky and Mastodon. It is not a timeline reader or social client - it has no feed, browsing, following, or notifications. Instead, Bluestodon helps you compose longer posts, split them into threads automatically, preview how they will look on each platform, and post to both services at once. # Write once, post everywhere Type once in a single composer and post to Bluesky, Mastodon, or both at the same time. Bluestodon automatically handles the different platform limits and thread structure for you. # Automatic thread splitting Long posts are split into clean threads independently for each platform. Bluesky and Mastodon use different character limits, so Bluestodon adapts automatically and shows the resulting thread live before posting. Force manual splits anywhere with `---`. Long links are posted in Bluesky's short form, so they don't use up your 300 characters. # Live dual preview Preview the final thread side by side: • Bluesky preview • Mastodon preview • Character usage gauges • Post counts • Media preview cards See the exact output before sending. # Platform-specific tools Adjust posts per platform: • Text replacements and substitutions • Pinned replacements per account • Per-account defaults • Reply threading • Quote posts • Mastodon content warnings • Mastodon visibility options • Post counters, on or off per platform • Link preview cards for Bluesky # Media support Attach: • Images with alt text • Animated GIFs • Videos • Link preview cards Import by picker, drag & drop, or paste directly into the editor. Put an {img:1} line in your text to attach that image to the exact post it's in, even when the thread is split for you. # Utilities • Drafts • Export thread as text • Activity statistics • Credential validation • iCloud account sync • Multiple accounts • Bluesky accounts on any server, not just bsky.social Bluestodon is built for people who regularly publish longer posts and threads across Bluesky and Mastodon.

Screenshots

Gibberish Writer4 screens
Bluestodon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluestodon at Free against Gibberish Writer's $0.49. Bluestodon also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Gibberish Writer's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On 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

Bluestodon is free to download; Gibberish Writer costs $0.49 up front. Gibberish Writer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Bluestodon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibberish Writer ships an update every 3 months, Bluestodon monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Gibberish Writer versus Bluestodon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibberish WriterBluestodon
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnd a DinosaurZiga Dolar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gibberish Writer

Subscriptions1
  • Gibberish Account$5.991 Month
4 purchases

Bluestodon

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Huge Tip$17.99

Questions

Is Gibberish Writer free?
Gibberish Writer costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bluestodon free?
Bluestodon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gibberish Writer or Bluestodon have ads?
Neither Gibberish Writer nor Bluestodon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gibberish Writer or Bluestodon?
Gibberish Writer ships an update every 3 months, and Bluestodon monthly. Most recently, Gibberish Writer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bluestodon on November 5, 2026.

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