LeafPlaza vs Bluestodon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LeafPlaza
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LeafPlaza is a European social ecosystem built on open-source software and the AT Protocol. We start with microblogging, but the vision is bigger: an open, sovereign social layer for Europe with verifiable ownership, infrastructure, and code. You can check who owns us, where your data lives, and what the platform is built on. Not because we say so, but because it is all public. **Why LeafPlaza?** **Verifiably European, not just labelled European** LeafPlaza OΓ is a private limited company registered in Estonia, owned by two named European founders. No anonymous investors. No venture capital. Funded entirely by our users. Company registration is public at the Estonian Business Registry. **Transparent infrastructure** Your social data is hosted on Hostinger, an EU-registered company, in their Frankfurt data centre. Our website and DNS run on Infomaniak in Switzerland, an EFTA-registered company. All account, DNS, and email infrastructure is operated by European providers. **Open-source by design** LeafPlaza is built on Free and Open-Source Software. Our app is based on Bluesky's open-source code with minor modifications. The AT Protocol stack is open. Nothing proprietary controls your data. We disclose known third-party dependencies and publish our progress in replacing them. **No ads. No data sales. Ever.** Our business and monetization strategy is clearly stated on our website. We do not monetize attention or data. Our business model is funded by our users, not advertising or data collection. **AT Protocol interoperability** LeafPlaza runs a full AT Protocol instance. You can interact across the entire AT Protocol network, including Bluesky. Your account travels with you. We are not a walled garden. **Features** * Microblogging feed compatible with Bluesky and the AT Protocol network. * Posts, replies, likes, reposts, and direct messaging. * Use your account in any other app built on the AT Protocol. * Human certification for personal accounts and useful bots. * Profile discovery across the AT Protocol ecosystem. * Moderation tools and transparent community standards. * Native mobile experience on iOS. * Social data hosted exclusively in the EU/EFTA. LeafPlaza grows at the pace its community supports. No investor pressure. No artificial roadmap inflation. **Our six public commitments** * We will always disclose who owns us. * We will always disclose where your data is stored, with named providers. * We will always build on open-source components. * We will never sell your data. * We will never take money from anonymous investors. * We will never move your data outside the EU or EFTA without your explicit knowledge and consent. **For people who want proof, not promises.** Learn more at leafplaza.eu/transparency
Bluestodon
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Bluestodon is a posting utility for Bluesky and Mastodon. It is not a timeline reader or social client - it has no feed, browsing, following, or notifications. Instead, Bluestodon helps you compose longer posts, split them into threads automatically, preview how they will look on each platform, and post to both services at once. # Write once, post everywhere Type once in a single composer and post to Bluesky, Mastodon, or both at the same time. Bluestodon automatically handles the different platform limits and thread structure for you. # Automatic thread splitting Long posts are split into clean threads independently for each platform. Bluesky and Mastodon use different character limits, so Bluestodon adapts automatically and shows the resulting thread live before posting. Force manual splits anywhere with `---`. # Live dual preview Preview the final thread side by side: β’ Bluesky preview β’ Mastodon preview β’ Character usage gauges β’ Post counts β’ Media preview cards See the exact output before sending. # Platform-specific tools Adjust posts per platform: β’ Text replacements and substitutions β’ Pinned replacements per account β’ Per-account defaults β’ Reply threading β’ Quote posts β’ Mastodon content warnings β’ Mastodon visibility options β’ Link preview cards for Bluesky # Media support Attach: β’ Images with alt text β’ Animated GIFs β’ Videos β’ Link preview cards Import by picker, drag & drop, or paste directly into the editor. # Utilities β’ Drafts β’ Export thread as text β’ Activity statistics β’ Credential validation β’ iCloud account sync β’ Multiple accounts Bluestodon is built for people who regularly publish longer posts and threads across Bluesky and Mastodon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LeafPlaza at none against Bluestodon's 4. LeafPlaza also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bluestodon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LeafPlaza asks for nothing beyond the download.
LeafPlaza ships an update every 3 weeks, Bluestodon monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LeafPlaza | Bluestodon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LeafPlaza | Ziga Dolar |
In-app purchases
LeafPlaza
No in-app purchases
Bluestodon
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Huge Tip$17.99









