Comparison

Cloudside vs NXQ Social

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

NXQ Social

Features
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NXQ Social is a place to share everyday moments and connect with people you care about. Create photo and video posts, explore short-form Reels, customize your profile, and follow friends and creators. Stay in touch with private voice, video, and group calls between NXQ users over the internet. Features: • Share photos, videos, and text posts • Edit recorded and library videos with adjustable color looks and optional Smooth and Glow effects on iPhone • Compare edits with the original and save effects into your video before posting • Watch and create short-form Reels, with optional Auto-scroll • Customize your profile and follow other people • Make private voice and video calls, including group calls • Control your microphone, camera, and audio output during calls • See in-app notifications for follows, likes, and comments • Report inappropriate content and block users • Manage your account and request account deletion in the app Join the conversation and help build the NXQ Social community.

Screenshots

Cloudside4 screens
NXQ Social3 screens

Verdict

The call

Cloudside and NXQ Social 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cloudside versus NXQ Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudsideNXQ Social
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB67 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerę·‹ å¼ GIONY B ORTIZ-MEJIA

In-app purchases

None

Cloudside

No in-app purchases

None

NXQ Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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