Comparison

PostJar vs BlueTusk

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

BlueTusk

Unify your social media experience by connecting Bluesky and Mastodon accounts in a single app. Manage feeds, post across platforms, and view notifications from all your accounts in one place.

Highlights
  • Unified feed from multiple accounts
  • Cross-platform posting
  • Consolidated notifications
  • Multi-account support
  • SOS Emergency Messaging (Pro)
  • Profile and content management
Features
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BlueTusk — Bluesky & Mastodon in One Your social world, unified. BlueTusk brings Bluesky and Mastodon together in a single, beautifully designed app — so you can follow conversations, post, and stay connected across platforms without switching between apps. Unified Feed See posts from all your accounts in one scrollable timeline. Filter by platform or account to focus on what matters. Multi-Account Support Connect multiple Bluesky and Mastodon accounts. Switch between them seamlessly from the side drawer. Cross-Post with Ease Compose once, post to any combination of your connected accounts. Save drafts for later and pick up where you left off. Notifications in One Place All your likes, reposts, follows, replies, mentions, and quotes from every account — in a single, unified notifications view. Full-Featured Experience • Browse followers, following, and suggested follows • Explore trending topics and hashtags • Manage lists, pinned feeds, and starter packs (Bluesky) • View follow requests, announcements, and scheduled posts (Mastodon) • Search across platforms for people and posts • Direct messages • View and manage saved/liked posts • Detailed post metrics and engagement stats • Edit profile images • Domain blocks and featured tags (Mastodon) • In-app browser for links • Report content across platforms • Face ID / Touch ID app lock with passcode fallback SOS Emergency Messaging (Pro) Set up to 10 pre-written emergency messages that post to all connected accounts with one tap. Optionally include GPS coordinates and an Apple Maps link so contacts can find you. Your location is never accessed unless you explicitly activate this feature. Upgrade to Pro • Unlimited connected accounts (Free: 1) • Unlimited feed posts (Free: 10 most recent) • Unlimited posting (Free: 1 per hour) • SOS Emergency Messaging with optional GPS • Support independent development Available as a monthly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PostJar4 screens
BlueTusk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PostJar at 18.6 against BlueTusk's 26. On price, 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PostJar versus BlueTusk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostJarBlueTusk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperApps On The Move LimitedEric Dover

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PostJar

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

BlueTusk

Subscriptions1
  • BlueTusk$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • BlueTusk$4.99

Questions

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

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