# Best vs The Escapement

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Escapement at none against Best's 3. The Escapement also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Best's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Escapement asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Escapement holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best | The Escapement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-o-masto/id6747150331/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-escapement/id6786192534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Birchler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262203111) | [Shota Hori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442007331) |

## What reviewers say

### Best

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-o-masto/id6747150331)

This app filters your Mastodon feed to show only the most engaging posts. Prioritize content from your favorite users and enjoy a beautiful, fast interface with customizable themes. Compose posts and experience a streamlined social media experience.

**Highlights:** Highlights best posts from Mastodon feed, Prioritizes content from favorite users, Beautiful media galleries, Six color themes, Compose posts, Works with any Mastodon server

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


### The Escapement

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-escapement/id6786192534)

Experience a real-time, computed mechanical watch movement on your wrist. Observe the intricate workings of gears, the escapement, and the balance wheel in a hypnotic, distraction-free display. Adjust the pace of time to examine the mechanism up close.

**Highlights:** Real-time computed mechanical movement, Detailed 3/4 view of watch components, Adjustable time pace with Digital Crown, Subtle haptic feedback, Offline and ad-free operation, Parallax effect for depth

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best free?

Best is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Escapement free?

The Escapement is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best or The Escapement?

The Escapement is rated higher. Best averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Escapement averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Best or The Escapement have ads?

Neither Best nor The Escapement shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*