Soyokaze vs Aerune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soyokaze
A minimalist social networking client designed for low data consumption. It focuses on core functionalities, providing a streamlined experience for users prioritizing efficiency.
- Lightweight design
- Minimal data usage
- Essential features only
- Streamlined social networking
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Soyokaze is a lightweight Bluesky client. It minimizes data usage and offers only essential features.
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] • True Native UI Built specifically for Apple platforms, ensuring smooth performance and an interface that feels natural and responsive. • Fully Optimized for iPad Take full advantage of larger screens with a dynamic Split View layout that adapts to different sizes and orientations. • Designed for Power Users • Seamless multi-account switching • Absolute / relative timestamp toggle • Built-in Moderation Support for muting, blocking, and reporting to maintain a safe and comfortable timeline. • Multilingual Support Fully available in both languages. Upgrade your Bluesky experience with Aerune.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aerune at 17.6 against Soyokaze's 26.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Soyokaze ships an update every 5 days, Aerune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soyokaze | Aerune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Noriaki Watanabe | MITSUKI HAMADA |
Customer experience
Soyokaze
Aerune
In-app purchases
Soyokaze
No in-app purchases
Aerune
No in-app purchases
