Devin Taylor
gbhnewshey #fediverse
in your opinion, what's the best iPhone Mastodon app?
Linh Pham@gbhnews I've been using Mona more recently but still have Ivory installed.
Dan Sugalski@gbhnews I use Ivory and am quite happy with it.
Richard Grant@wordshaper @gbhnews Also, Mona and Ice Cubes are not to be scorned (and more economical if that’s an issue)
@richardgrant @gbhnews I started with Toot! which was OK, then tried Ivory which was (at the time) better and that's where I've stayed.
It's neat that the ecosystem supports multiple clients, though, so folks with more specific needs, reasons for economy, or tolerance for trying lots of options can have their choices too.
Jay 🆘@gbhnews This would make for a good poll!
I’m partial to Ivory, but some other favorites are Mona, Mammoth, and Ice Cubes.
@jsit I know so little I can't even create poll choices! Maybe after all the #fedifriends educate me a bit more...
Mike (no not that one)@gbhnews Also a successor to #Metatext, #Feditext, is in the works: https://mstdn.social/@feditips/110804627675488093
Fedi.Tips (@[email protected])
As many of you know, the third party iPhone/iPad app Metatext is no longer being maintained as the lead developer had health issues. However, there is now a community-maintained version of the app called Feditext. You can follow the latest news about it at: ➡️ @[email protected] It's not yet in the Apple app store, but it is currently being tested through Test Flight. Techy people can see the source code of the project at https://github.com/feditext/feditext #MetaText #FediText #Mastodon #FediTips #Fediverse
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Paul Nix@flashesofpanic @gbhnews @jsit I'll throw a vote in for Metatext and it's upcoming sequel Feditext. Both just feel right to moi. Have tried a handful of others but all are a just a little not right, for me anyhow.
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LGsMom@gbhnews I’m loving Ice Cubes.
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@gbhnews Mona for me
Dan Kennedy@gbhnews Another vote for Ivory.
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Jeff Forcier
JB@gbhnews another vote for Ice Cubes
Andy Carolan 
ʎllnɔs@gbhnews @IceCubesApp is my fave by far.
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blhue (has moved)@gbhnews I am using and liking @MonaApp
Features that I appreciate I haven't found elsewhere are timeline position sync across devices (it runs on my iPhone, iPad, and M1 mac equally well) and the fact you can adjust and fiddle with a lot of config options.
I have a few requests like how its #muting works only in the app itself (i.e, #MonaApp muting isn't aligned with the web app muting), which is nonsensical to me.
I'd also like to see more sorting options everywhere. Like sorting of those I follow. Sorting of my followed hashtags, etc. In addition to sorting those types of lists, the ability to search them would also be appreciated.
Alan Martello@amart @gbhnews I tried a bunch of clients a while back. I will have to give #IceCubesApp another whirl.
I like the idea of #IvoryApp and know/agree it's a great app, but even for someone who has no problem paying for good software, the price is steep!
I like the @MonaApp pricing model. Plenty of options depending on what your needs are and they're one time purchases rather than subs.
Skylar Caulfield 
@gbhnews Likely Ivory, for FOSS apps try icecubes
Pablo Berganza (he/him)Pablo Berganza (@[email protected])
@[email protected] @[email protected] Ok I’ve been trying the free trial of Mona. At first glance, it seems to be EXACTLY what I want. The “Load from remote server” option is my personal highlight. I don’t need to open a browser to see the full conversation! Plus it just feels extremely polished and snappy. So much functionality yet it doesn’t feel cluttered at all. If the Mac app is as good, this is a clear winner.
Dan Moren@gbhnews It’s Ivory. Accept no substitutes.
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Brian Hough@gbhnews Mona has become my go-to despite some rough edges - for the absolute best experience, its still gotta be Ivory!
Neil@gbhnews Ivory is great but requires a subscription. I don't need more recurring expenses in my life so I use Ice Cubes, which is very good.
Veedems@gbhnews I’ve used and paid for a few. @woollyapp is my favorite. Balance of polish and features.
Jeff C. 🇺🇦🇬🇱
crohnenberg@gbhnews Metatext hands down
Alan Wolf@gbhnews I have tried a few, but mostly use Toot
Joseph AndrianoMy top 3 right now are:
1. Tusker: great overall experience, but lacks the ability to see a post has replies to it. I feel that hampers community discussion—but this app has great QoL features.
2. Ice Cubes: my daily app, customizable but has some UI bugs.
3. Toot!: excellent threading implementation, but could use more customization options. I always go back and forth on whether I like how strongly it commits to its theme.
@gbhnews A bit more on Ice Cubes: this app has a lot of nice features that make it my daily app. Not only is it very customizable, it has AI integration to do things like help shorten long posts or add hashtags. Nice, clean interface. I imagine the UI bugs will get worked out soon enough.
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Mark A. ⏏️ {FalconMarkSix}@gbhnews The best app is @SubwayTooter ! 
So much functionality and I get to browse and interact with other local timelines with just one Mastodon account!
So much functionality and I get to browse and interact with other local timelines with just one Mastodon account!
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Stan Wonn 🏳️🌈 🌹@gbhnews I have tried Ivory, Ice Cubes and Mona in addition to the official app. Any of the first 3 are great choices but I am currently using Mona on both my iPhone and iPad. I prefer Ice Cubes and Mona in part because they also allow me to browse other instances' local feeds. Ivory did not have that feature yet when I tried it out.
Janice in GA@gbhnews I like Mona better than Ivory, and it’s cheaper
Charles22a203@Archergal @gbhnews I'm giving Mona a try and it is really good
@charles222a203 I particularly like that it doesn't throw you to a Google translate page when you click on the "translate" icon. And it's really easy to real alt text on images.
@Archergal Yeah how it specifies something is a repost is cool, and I really love the dual-pane layout
Jonathan Sadow@gbhnews Ice Cubes. Very easy to use and it sort of does quote posts.
Jesse
swanksalot@gbhnews ice cubes
Diane Patterson@gbhnews @TexasObserver #Mona — very customizable and allows us to do things like QTs (which are not official yet, stupidly).
#Ivory is prettier but they’re not updating very fast. I know it’s a small team! But it’s frustrating it still doesn’t have stuff Mona has had for months.
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QRSS_Test@gbhnews I like Mastoot a lot.
Nick@gbhnews icecubes
John Willis 🔰@gbhnews Ivory - much like looking forward to a new movie or book from your favorite creator, Ivory is from a long-time iOS dev team (2007), @tapbots. Choosing them means you get devs with a lot of with experience and a stable app with long-term updates, but they still have the flexibility of a small team making a very carefully crafted App.