Aerune vs ATP Nexus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aerune
A fast, lightweight client for the AT Protocol, designed exclusively for iOS and iPadOS. It offers a refined native experience with smooth performance, fluid transitions, and a clean interface optimized for larger screens and power users. Includes built-in moderation tools for a safer timeline.
- Native UI for Apple platforms
- Optimized for iPad Split View
- Seamless multi-account switching
- Timestamp toggle
- Built-in moderation tools
- Multilingual support
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Aerune is a fast, lightweight Bluesky (AT Protocol) client built exclusively for iOS and iPadOS. Designed with SwiftUI from the ground up, Aerune delivers a refined native experience with smooth scrolling, fluid transitions, and a clean interface focused on usability. [Key Features] • True Native UI Built specifically for Apple platforms, ensuring smooth performance and an interface that feels natural and responsive. • Fully Optimized for iPad Take full advantage of larger screens with a dynamic Split View layout that adapts to different sizes and orientations. • Designed for Power Users • Seamless multi-account switching • Absolute / relative timestamp toggle • Built-in Moderation Support for muting, blocking, and reporting to maintain a safe and comfortable timeline. • Multilingual Support Fully available in both languages. Upgrade your Bluesky experience with Aerune.
ATP Nexus
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ATP Nexus is a client app for using the AT Protocol-based social network Bluesky. It supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, allowing you to access Bluesky from a variety of Apple devices. Subscribe to your favorite feeds and lists to browse timelines tailored to your interests. ATP Nexus is designed to make Bluesky comfortable to use, with interactions and features optimized for Apple platforms. Bluesky ・Browse posts from feeds and lists ・Create posts ・Subscribe to feeds and lists ・Create lists ・React to posts ・Quote posts ・Reply to posts System Integration ・Multi-window support ・Multiple account support ・Pin accounts to the sidebar (iPadOS / macOS / visionOS) ・Handoff between devices ・Widgets to view account activity ・Create posts from Control Center (iOS / iPadOS / macOS) Media ・Browse links with the in-app browser ・View photos and videos Accessibility ATP Nexus is developed with accessibility as a core design principle. Access to information is important for everyone, and ATP Nexus aims to be a social networking client that can be used by all people, including those with disabilities. Enjoy Bluesky more comfortably with ATP Nexus. Some features are available through a subscription or a one-time purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aerune at none against ATP Nexus's 3. Aerune also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 27.0). ATP Nexus's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. ATP Nexus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Aerune asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aerune ships an update every 4 days, ATP Nexus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Aerune | ATP Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MITSUKI HAMADA | Keisuke Chinone |
In-app purchases
Aerune
No in-app purchases
ATP Nexus
- Monthly$0.791 Month
- Yearly$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$22.99









