Best X Formerly Twitter Apps

219+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 219+ x formerly twitter apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top X Formerly Twitter Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1XXFree4.6★ (11M)YesYesNov 2026
2MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (14M)YesYesNov 2026
3X WhiteGateX WhiteGateFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
4Blue for TwitterBlue for TwitterFree was $0.994.7★ (79)NoNoNov 2026
5IM+ Instant MessengerIM+ Instant MessengerFree3.5★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
6X BlackGateX BlackGateFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
7Twidere XTwidere XFree4.3★ (33)NoNoNov 2026
8Birdify for Twitter / XBirdify for Twitter / X$0.995.0★ (1)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for X Formerly Twitter

X#1

X by X Corp.

Social Media & Breaking News
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(11M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in News
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This social media platform delivers real-time news, live events, and trending topics. Share your thoughts, create original videos, go live, and engage in global conversations. It also features an AI assistant for news summaries and content editing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient platform
  • 💡 Diverse range of content and discussions
  • 👍 Useful for news and information sharing
  • 🌐 Global connectivity and exchange of ideas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
  • 🤖 Proliferation of bots and spam accounts
  • 🔒 Concerns over censorship and lack of free speech
  • 💰 Paywalled features and monetization efforts
Messenger#2

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Text, audio and video calls
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(14M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos in high definition, create shared albums, and send large files. Features an AI assistant for instant answers and creative image generation.

What We Love

  • 📱 Useful for staying connected with friends and family
  • 🗣️ Enables easy communication through text, voice, and video
  • 💬 Convenient group chat features
  • 🌐 Works across multiple devices and platforms

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 🔄 Unnecessary updates that remove useful features
  • 📤 Issues with message delivery and notifications
  • 🗂️ Cluttered interface and poor organization of chats
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app filters your Twitter feed to show only tweets matching your specified keywords. Enjoy a focused, clutter-free experience by hiding irrelevant content and curating a feed tailored to your interests. It integrates with Safari as an extension for seamless filtering.

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FAQ about X Formerly Twitter

What are the best x formerly twitter apps for iPhone?
X tops our x formerly twitter apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 11M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top x formerly twitter apps we rank are free to download, including X and Messenger.
X shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 219+ x formerly twitter apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.