Halflight Client vs Coho for Mastodon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Halflight Client
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Halflight is a privacy-first photo-sharing client for Bluesky, Pixelfed and the broader fediverse. - Pixelfed photo feeds - Multi-account switcher - Mastodon list organizer - Threaded conversations - Direct messages - Stories support - Cross-server discovery - Bluesky Support - Zero analytics, ever
Coho for Mastodon
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Welcome to Mastodon, made simple. You shouldn't need a tutorial to use a social network. Coho strips away the complexity of the fediverse, delivering a clean, frictionless experience that feels instantly familiar. Whether you're setting up your first account or you're a long-term user looking for a better daily driver, Coho has you covered. Lightning Fast: Smooth, zero-lag scrolling built natively for iOS. At Home on Apple: Deep integration with Widgets, push notifications, and Siri. Optimized for iPad: A custom, expansive layout designed specifically for larger screens. Power Under the Hood: A minimal aesthetic that doesn't sacrifice the advanced tools power users rely on.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Halflight Client at 16.4 against Coho for Mastodon's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Halflight Client | Coho for Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boris Kourtoukov | JUSTIN GREGORY WILLIS |
In-app purchases
Halflight Client
No in-app purchases
Coho for Mastodon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Halflight Client free?
Is Coho for Mastodon free?
Do Halflight Client or Coho for Mastodon have ads?
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