Ucho vs Aerune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ucho
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Ucho-ten is a Bluesky client that does not display any number of likes or other information. It has unique features not found anywhere else, such as a Zen mode that allows you to focus on a single timeline, and a virtual follow feature that allows you to add people to your timeline without following them.
Aerune
A fast, lightweight client for the AT Protocol, designed exclusively for iOS and iPadOS. It offers a refined native experience with smooth performance, fluid transitions, and a clean interface optimized for larger screens and power users. Includes built-in moderation tools for a safer timeline.
- Native UI for Apple platforms
- Optimized for iPad Split View
- Seamless multi-account switching
- Timestamp toggle
- Built-in moderation tools
- Multilingual support
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Aerune is a fast, lightweight Bluesky (AT Protocol) client built exclusively for iOS and iPadOS. Designed with SwiftUI from the ground up, Aerune delivers a refined native experience with smooth scrolling, fluid transitions, and a clean interface focused on usability. [Key Features] โข True Native UI Built specifically for Apple platforms, ensuring smooth performance and an interface that feels natural and responsive. โข Fully Optimized for iPad Take full advantage of larger screens with a dynamic Split View layout that adapts to different sizes and orientations. โข Designed for Power Users โข Seamless multi-account switching โข Absolute / relative timestamp toggle โข Built-in Moderation Support for muting, blocking, and reporting to maintain a safe and comfortable timeline. โข Multilingual Support Fully available in both languages. Upgrade your Bluesky experience with Aerune.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ucho at 15.6 against Aerune's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ucho ships an update weekly, Aerune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ucho | Aerune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Masaya Kurata | MITSUKI HAMADA |
In-app purchases
Ucho
No in-app purchases
Aerune
No in-app purchases









