Comparison

Cloudside vs BlueShare for BlueSky

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

Head to head
About

Cloudside

Features
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Cloudside is a third-party client for Bluesky Social Networks that provides a fast, minimalist and enjoyable way to connect to open social networks. Cloudside focuses on simplicity and performance. Whether you're here to read, write, or explore, Cloudside helps you stay connected to what matters most without getting in the way. Features - Simple, distraction-free interface - Browse feeds, search posts and discover what's hot - Easily create, reply, repost and like posts. - View user profiles and follow/unfollow seamlessly Cloudside supports the AT protocol and connects directly to your Bluesky account. No trackers, no ads, just you and the network.

About

BlueShare for BlueSky

Features
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BlueShare is the fastest way to share content from Bluesky – no login, no tracking, no unnecessary steps, just beautiful. BlueShare lets you share every public Bluesky post. The app is intentionally minimal, so you can focus on what matters most – sharing content. Why Blueshare? - Fast and effortless sharing - No account or login required - No tracking, no data storage - Built for iOS - Perfect for creators, developers & Bluesky users BlueShare does not collect or store personal data and works without any user account. Just open the app, share your content, and you’re done. Ideal for anyone who actively uses Bluesky and wants a clean, simple sharing experience.

Screenshots

Cloudside4 screens
BlueShare for BlueSky4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cloudside versus BlueShare for BlueSky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudsideBlueShare for BlueSky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerζ·‹ εΌ Philipp Wachtler

In-app purchases

None

Cloudside

No in-app purchases

None

BlueShare for BlueSky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloudside free?
Cloudside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueShare for BlueSky free?
BlueShare for BlueSky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloudside or BlueShare for BlueSky have ads?
Neither Cloudside nor BlueShare for BlueSky shows ads.

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