Comparison

Aerune vs Bsky Dreams

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native UI for Apple platforms
  • Optimized for iPad Split View
  • Seamless multi-account switching
  • Timestamp toggle
  • Built-in moderation tools
  • Multilingual support
Features
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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.

About

Bsky Dreams

Features
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Bsky Dreams is built for people who want to think more, not less. Most social apps are designed to keep you scrolling. Bsky Dreams is designed to help you understand — who's talking to whom, how ideas spread over time, and what's actually worth reading. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Network Constellation Map any topic as a living force graph. Watch clusters of connected thinkers emerge in real time. Tap any node to explore who they are and what they've been saying. Timeline Scrubber Lay posts along a true time axis. See how a conversation developed over minutes, hours, or days — not just what's newest. Reader View Every link, read without distraction. Readable mode strips ads and clutter. Archive mode reaches pages others can't. Three modes for any article on the web. Saved Search Channels Build curated streams around the topics, communities, and voices you care about. Your sidebar, your curation. MORE FEATURES • TV Mode — vertical video feed with topic selector and 2Ɨ speed on hold • Stream Mode — beautifully animated post "slides" play with lots of customization • Gallery — pure image browsing with full-screen lightbox • Smart home feed with Following and Discover tabs • Advanced search with date range, author, and language filters • Analytics — post performance charts and engagement heatmap • Threaded conversations with depth-coded color nesting • Direct Messages with real-time chat • Full compose: images, video, GIFs, link previews, @mention autocomplete • Share Extension — share anything from Photos or Safari directly into a post • Cross-device sync via AT Protocol repository • Background notifications PRIVACY No trackers. No ads. No third-party SDKs. Your credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain and transmitted only to bsky.social. Built on the open AT Protocol.

Screenshots

Aerune4 screens
Bsky Dreams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aerune at every 4 days against Bsky Dreams's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aerune ships an update every 4 days, Bsky Dreams every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Aerune versus Bsky Dreams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeruneBsky Dreams
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMITSUKI HAMADALearning is Change, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Aerune

No in-app purchases

None

Bsky Dreams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aerune free?
Aerune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bsky Dreams free?
Bsky Dreams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aerune or Bsky Dreams have ads?
Neither Aerune nor Bsky Dreams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aerune or Bsky Dreams?
Aerune ships an update every 4 days, and Bsky Dreams every 3 months. Most recently, Aerune was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bsky Dreams on October 31, 2026.

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