Comparison

PostJar vs Pheme for Mastodon

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

Head to head
About

PostJar

Features
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Social media moves at lightning speed. PostJar empowers you to take a step back and share with intention. Designed for users of Mastodon and Bluesky, PostJar helps you draft, refine and organize your thoughts before hitting "post." Key Features: - Organize Your Ideas: Create and manage your draft posts in customizable jars. Each jar can be linked to one or more social media accounts, allowing you to keep your content organized and accessible. - Thoughtful Drafting: Take your time to refine your messages. With PostJar, you can edit and perfect your drafts, ensuring your posts reflect what you really wanted to say. - Simultaneous Posting When you're ready to share, PostJar allows you to post to multiple accounts at once. Save time and reach your audience across different platforms effortlessly. Get started for free with unlimited posting from one jar. If you need more, upgrade to PostJar Pro: - Unlimited jars. - Automatically create threads for posting longer ideas. PostJar is created by me (Matthew) an indie developer. Upgrading to PostJar Pro helps fund future development (and is very much appreciated!) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://postjar.app/privacy.html

About

Pheme for Mastodon

This app provides a smooth and responsive way to interact with the Fediverse. It offers a distraction-free experience for viewing timelines, posting, and managing your profile. Advanced features include multi-account support and customizable appearance options.

Highlights
  • Live-updating timeline
  • Post interactions (like, boost, reply)
  • Media viewer with zoom
  • Search posts and users
  • Customizable lists
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Multi-account support
Features
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Pheme is a third-party Mastodon client for the Fediverse, built entirely with native UIKit for a smooth, responsive, and distraction-free experience. TIMELINE Live-updating home timeline with infinite scrolling. Smart reading position preservation — picks up exactly where you left off after a refresh. Unread count badge so you always know what's new. Switch between Local and Federated timelines to explore the broader Fediverse. POSTS & INTERACTIONS Like, Boost, Reply, and Bookmark in one tap. Quote Post support for rich commentary. Full Poll display and participation. Content Warnings — elegantly collapsed and expandable. Link preview cards for rich external content. System translation for posts in any language. MEDIA Image viewer with pinch-to-zoom, swipe to dismiss, and save to Photos. Inline video playback with fullscreen support. Smooth GIF and animated media rendering. Full custom emoji support for every server. SEARCH & DISCOVERY Search posts, users, and hashtags. Explore page with featured instances to discover new communities across the Fediverse. LISTS Create, edit, and delete custom lists. Manage list members with ease. Dedicated list timeline view. NOTIFICATIONS Real-time push notifications: follows, mentions, likes, boosts. Follow request management for private accounts. PROFILE View and edit avatar, display name, bio, and custom fields. Browse your own and others' posts, media, and replies. Follow / Unfollow with mutual follow indicator. MULTI-ACCOUNT Log into multiple accounts across different Mastodon instances. Seamlessly switch between accounts with fully isolated data. PHEME PRO — PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe to Pheme Pro to unlock the full Pheme experience: Custom Accent Colors: Full custom color picker. Custom Fonts: Set individual fonts for titles, body text, and monospace elements. Appearance Mode: Light, Dark, or System. Avatar Style: Circular or square. Compose & Post: Write and publish your thoughts to Mastodon. Full Interaction Access: Boost, quote, reply, like, bookmark, follow/unfollow. List Management: Create and manage custom lists. Plans: Weekly / Monthly / Yearly (best value). Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before expiry. Cancel anytime in App Store subscription settings. PRIVACY FIRST Pheme communicates directly with your chosen Mastodon instance — no third-party relay servers. Your credentials are stored securely in the device Keychain and never shared with third parties. Join the Fediverse. Start your decentralized social journey with Pheme. -- Subscription Details -- • Weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions are available • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription • Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pheme.pureding.org/privacy

Screenshots

PostJar4 screens
Pheme for Mastodon3 screens

Verdict

The call

PostJar and Pheme for Mastodon are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. PostJar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pheme for Mastodon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PostJar versus Pheme for Mastodon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostJarPheme for Mastodon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApps On The Move Limited恒敏 吴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PostJar

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlock Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Pheme for Mastodon

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is PostJar free?
PostJar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pheme for Mastodon free?
Pheme for Mastodon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PostJar or Pheme for Mastodon have ads?
Neither PostJar nor Pheme for Mastodon shows ads.

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