Hello! Are you new(-ish) to Mastodon? The Mastodon-branded clients are not-great from a UX and UI perspective. What works for me is:

iOS app: Mammoth (https://apps.apple.com/app/mammoth-for-mastodon/id1667573899). There are many to choose from, this one is free and full-featured.

Web: https://elk.zone . Lightweight, Twitter-like.

‎Mammoth: for Mastodon

‎From an empty feed to a timeline you love in minutes. Social you control. ■ Easily find friends and people to follow. Mammoth suggests people based on your interests and who you currently follow. Check the Discover tab regularly for new suggestions! ■ Curated Smart Lists. Connect with people…

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