David Carroll

The official app is limited. Once you’ve gotten comfy on here I suggest you ditch it.

Toot! is a paid app and worth it. Filled with delightful touches and a glorious UX.

Metatext is a free open source app that has a lot of features but no frills.

Tooot, yeah three o’s, is a minimalist app better than the official app.

Mammoth is currently in TestFlight beta from the dev that looks super-promising but lacks key features at this point but it’s 1 to watch.

Nov 11, 2022 at 11:42pmWeb
Show threadSirFin🇪🇺 Nov 11, 2022
@profcarroll I’m really enjoying “Twidere X”. Prefer it to Metatext atm, but each to their own! But worth a mention and a check out! #TwidereX
Show threadDavid CarrollNov 11, 2022
@TheSirFin ooof that name tho ouch
Show threadRandi Mayem SingerNov 11, 2022
@profcarroll it's so much better with Metatext. Can you please recommend a desktop app for Mac?
Show threadDavid CarrollNov 11, 2022
@rmayemsinger I’m loving https://mastonaut.app rn
Mastonaut

Simple, elegant, and native Mastodon client for Mac.

Show threadTim ChambersNov 12, 2022

@profcarroll @rmayemsinger doing a more full review?

Does it handle remote instances better than the web?

Show threadJeff SonsteinNov 12, 2022
@tchambers not IMHO, remote instances are problematic (never want to leave user wondering whether anything is going on or it is just waiting for a response)
Show threadGreg GreeneNov 12, 2022
@rmayemsinger @tchambers @profcarroll I’m kind of wishing hoping that the developer of Tweetbot — the excellent 3rd party iOS client for the bird site — revives the app he once built for Mastodon. He seems indifferent so far, though. https://twitter.com/tapbot_paul/status/1588956036194570240?s=46&t=2YQiDh4zPlBrnRkLRMBMnA
Paul Haddad on Twitter

“I’ve noticed the # of people requesting an app for Mastodon is significantly higher than previous Twitter controversies.”

Twitter
Show threadGreg GreeneNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll @rmayemsinger @tchambers (The fact that @paul has set up a server might suggest some evolution in his thoughts, though.)
Show threadJeff SonsteinNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll I get some annoying “flashing” viz artifacts when my Home timeline refreshes in Mastonaut
Show threadAndrew LeaheyNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll @rmayemsinger @DrKWassel I’m using and enjoying Toot!
Show threadMast0b1tNov 11, 2022

@rmayemsinger Toot! is on equal footing with or better than Metatext.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1229021451

‎Toot!

‎Toot! is a client for the Mastodon social network. It is beautiful, and full of character and whimsy. What makes Toot! special? - It is delightful. It is full of beautiful design, animation, amusing details and hidden treasures. - It is fast and robust. It caches data locally to let you read withou…

App Store
Show threadMike RoeNov 11, 2022
@rmayemsinger @profcarroll I’m digging Mac app Mastonaut. Free, Mac native design.
Show threadRandi Mayem SingerNov 12, 2022
@MikeRoe what's better about it specifically, and thank you!
Show threadMike RoeNov 12, 2022

@rmayemsinger The interface is more similar to a standard Mac program than the web app, but I think they're both good, so it's a taste thing. The app is free, so it doesn't hurt to try it out.

I believe it also lets you run multiple accounts at once; I'm not doing that, but nice to have the option.

Show threadCassandrichNov 11, 2022
@profcarroll Does the PWA not work (or not work well) on iOS? I'm using it fine on Android (via Firefox).
Show threadsladnerNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll thanks for this. Using Toot and agree. Much better UX.
Show threadBen CaudronNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll I kinda like Metatext. Waiting for Mammoth to add more features.
Show threadNadin KökciyanNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Metatext looks good actually, I have just switched to that! I don’t want to pay for an app, and Tooot collects some data from the user that I did not like…
Show threadMatt EricksonNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll I was enjoying tooot but that privacy policy, ouch. On Metatext now and it’s not bad.
Show threadLuisa N. BorrellNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll I am using Metatext and it works smoothly.
Show threadTobias N. SasseNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll to me the Mastodon app’s look is more appealing than Metatext‘s. What functionalities do you miss in the „default“ app?
Show threadDavid CarrollNov 12, 2022
@tobi as an #admin I absolutely cannot wait for someone to build a dedicated app for #MastoAdmins
Show threadRachel MariaNov 12, 2022
@tobi @profcarroll I don’t want to know how to code to follow topics I’m interested in - regardless of server. I did see an earlier post that said we should have the ability to follow hashtags & get translations as well - DON’T FORGET TO ADD UKRAINIAN 🇺🇦 & other Baltic/Balkan languages too.
Show threadBluebell DNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll this was the post I needed to read - thanks!
Show threadCrickettGrrrlNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Thank you for the reccs, trying out MetaText & really like it so far.
Show threadJon EngeNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll How about one for Android?
Show threadHippasus500 aka jwn2Nov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Still getting my legs. Being an open source guy, I chose Metatext. So far so good. <w>
Show threadMelissa ChimeraNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Kay, silly q: is it possible to “pin” my introductory toot to the top of my profile? Thanks, from a newbie
Show threadBuckySF 🏳️‍🌈Nov 12, 2022
@profcarroll honestly, the best part of searching for the Toot! App on the App Store is how the fart apps are also included in the search results. 
Show threadDave AhlmanNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll I’m using “tooot” right now - not bad!
Show threadLove, Barry Nov 12, 2022
@profcarroll - I'm currently using Toot! and love it much better than the current stock IOS app for Mastodon or even Mast, It allows for easy switching between servers (if you've joined more than one), can "pin" hashtags to follow and it has two cute #Pride-centric app icons. 
Show threadRay BowersNov 12, 2022
@joesbrat67 @profcarroll The Toot app on IOS seems neat, but I just realized it has been a year since the last version. I hope it gets a little love this year. I like to support app developers, but I probably should have checked to see if it was still being updated before paying. Fingers crossed!
Show threadRay BowersNov 12, 2022
@joesbrat67 @profcarroll Are you talking about Toot (updated a year ago) or Tooot (updated 5 days ago)?
Show threadLove, Barry Nov 12, 2022

@RayB @profcarroll

This one!

Show threadOberynNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll You can also use Pinafore.social its web based (so just put that into your browser and go  ) but when you use the share on ios to add to home screen it defaults basically to a full app interface, and i've been enjoying it since if nothing else i wanted continuity form my computer to my phone so i didn't have to learn multiple ways of doing things lol
Show threadEmily JohnsonNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll @autisticbookclub Love Toot! Very easy to use
Show threadEric DannewitzNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Currently beta testing. I like it.
Show threadPeter GassnerNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll If you want to try one more, I‘m enjoying Mastoot by @libei a lot.
Show threadDiana PayneNov 12, 2022
@profcarroll Does this risk getting a bit exclusive by throwing up technical tweaks? I'm reasonably happy with basic stuff, but for a Learner bumbling around at base camp, not comfortable with A levels so soon.
Show threadJean-Philippe Nov 12, 2022
@profcarroll any recommendations for Android?
Show threadDavid CarrollNov 12, 2022
@JeanPhilippe I haven’t tried it but noticing folks say they like https://Tusky.app
Tusky - Mastodon client for Android

Tusky is a lightweight Android client for Mastodon, a free and open-source social network server.

tusky.app