Comparison

Skyscraper for Bluesky vs Silverleaf Reader

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

Head to head
About

Skyscraper for Bluesky

Experience the Bluesky social network with a feature-rich client designed for iOS and iPadOS. Enjoy seamless scrolling, cross-device synchronization, and robust content creation tools. Manage your social interactions efficiently with advanced moderation and customization options.

Highlights
  • iCloud sync for scroll position
  • Full timeline with custom algorithms
  • Post with images, videos, GIFs, and alt text
  • Direct messages and notifications
  • Search posts, users, and hashtags
  • Moderation controls
  • Multiple account support
Features
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Skyscraper is the Bluesky client that feels like it belongs on your device. Scroll your timeline on your schedule, with scroll position saved across sessions and cloud-synced across your devices. Built from the ground up for iOS and iPadOS, Skyscraper is your penthouse view of the Bluesky network. Smooth, fast, and thoughtfully designed to match the way you want an app to feel. The Features You Need: • iCloud sync support keeps your Following feed position in sync across sessions and devices • Custom themes so the app looks and feels the way you want • Available on all of your devices, from your phone to your watch, to your laptop, with shared and synced settings • Full timeline with pinned feeds and custom algorithms • View Standard.Site posts natively in-app • Powerful discovery features with extensive search and trending topics • Post with images, videos, GIFs, and alt text • Direct messages and notifications with optional push alerts • Search posts, users, and hashtags • Moderation controls that put you in charge • Profile editing and saved posts Power features that set Skyscraper apart: • Multiple Accounts — Switch between accounts instantly • Post Drafts — Save ideas for later • Account Backup — Export and archive your data • Thread Archival - Share popular threads with friends off Bluesky • Safari Extension — Open bsky.social links directly in Skyscraper • Trending Hashtags — See what's buzzing right now • Unified Timeline — See replies in your following feed • Mute Reposts — Silence repost-happy users without unfollowing • Custom Theme Colors — Make the app fit your personality • Post Translation — Read posts in any language Download Skyscraper and get a better view of the Bluesky. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Silverleaf Reader

Features
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Silverleaf is a calm, focused RSS reader designed for people who care about blogs. Built to work seamlessly with Micro.blog, Silverleaf keeps your reading list in sync across devices while staying fast, lightweight, and distraction-free. No algorithms, no noise—just the posts you choose, presented beautifully. Why Silverleaf? Micro.blog's Inkwell Sync Connect your Micro.blog account and keep feeds, read status, and bookmarks in sync automatically. A Reader, Not a Feed Farm Silverleaf is designed for thoughtful reading, not endless scrolling. Clean typography and a minimalist layout help you focus on the writing. Fast & Lightweight Opens instantly, syncs quietly in the background, and stays out of your way. Offline Reading Save posts and read them later—even without an internet connection. Privacy-First No tracking, no analytics, no ads. Your reading habits are yours alone. Silverleaf is made by Silverpine Software, an independent studio focused on crafting thoughtful, long-lasting apps. If you enjoy reading blogs the way they were meant to be read, Silverleaf is for you.

Screenshots

Skyscraper for Bluesky4 screens
Silverleaf Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silverleaf Reader at none against Skyscraper for Bluesky's 2. Skyscraper for Bluesky's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Skyscraper for Bluesky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Silverleaf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skyscraper for Bluesky ships an update every 2 weeks, Silverleaf Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skyscraper for Bluesky versus Silverleaf Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyscraper for BlueskySilverleaf Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.317.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB261 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCameron BangaSilver Pine Software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skyscraper for Bluesky

Subscriptions2
  • Skyscraper Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Skyscraper Pro - Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Silverleaf Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skyscraper for Bluesky free?
Skyscraper for Bluesky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silverleaf Reader free?
Silverleaf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skyscraper for Bluesky or Silverleaf Reader have ads?
Neither Skyscraper for Bluesky nor Silverleaf Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skyscraper for Bluesky or Silverleaf Reader?
Skyscraper for Bluesky ships an update every 2 weeks, and Silverleaf Reader every 8 days. Most recently, Skyscraper for Bluesky was updated on September 28, 2026 and Silverleaf Reader on September 12, 2026.

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