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In case you missed it, you do not need to use the official Mastodon app! Third party Mastodon apps tend to have more features, and many people prefer them.

Mastodon uses free open source technical standards, so all apps have equal access to all of Mastodon's features.

There are lots of third party Mastodon apps, here are a few examples to get you started:

:android: If you're on Android, try Tusky, Fedilab or Tooot

:apple_inc: If you're on iPhone/iPad, try Toot!, Ice Cubes or Ivory

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@feditips literally every 3rd party app is better than the official app.

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Stark

@feditips techhub.social/@Stark9837/1098

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nellie_m

@feditips
I first used the official Mastodon app, but it didn't show alt-text. Complete no-go. So I tried Metatext and ended up using Toot!, although I found all the animations rather distracting and would have liked to turn them off. Took a lot of fiddling with themes, too, until I liked it.

Now I found that Mastodon is updated and finally shows alt-text, so I am very happy to be able to return to it. I feel it has everything I need.

Best option is still the website version on my laptop :-)

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Stark
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@feditips

My quick review of #tusky

techhub.social/@Stark9837/1098

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Stark

@feditips

Vote on your favourite apps

techhub.social/@Stark9837/1098

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Tofu Golem

@feditips
Or you could, you know, just use a browser on your mobile device and access þe website þrough þe browser.

PS—bring þe þorn character back to þe English language! Down with th!

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Stark
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@feditips

My quick #review of #tusky

techhub.social/@Stark9837/1098

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pockydreamer

@feditips I use Megalodon and tooot interchangeablely.

I like Megalodon's accessibility but I also like tooot's Twitter-like interface. If I can get one app that can just look like the Twitter version of Mastodon, that would be great

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@feditips What about Apps for Windows?

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Mackaj

@feditips

I use the Mastodon mobile web app on Android. Has all the features including notifications. Best user experience I've had so far.

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Radu C. Martin

@feditips and tooth is a pretty serviceable client for linux desktop/mobile

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@feditips for iOS ice cubes is far and away the best, and unlike ivory, doesn’t require an expensive subscription to use it! 🧊🧊🧊

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Voxel

@feditips Megalodon is also a good choice. :android:

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Elbereth :mastodon:

@feditips I use Tusky, and I like the app a lot. Going to try Tooot right now, though. Thanks for the advice. Cheers. 💜

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maique :prami:

@feditips I would add @MonaApp to the list of iOS clients. It’s very very good.

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Maria was chipsNfish on twit

@feditips great tips thank u am onto ice cubes and loving it :)))

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Cheryl G Kasson

@feditips I like Mastodon (PWA)
To install the Mastodon PWA on your phone, simply open your preferred instance in Chrome for Android. Once loaded, tap the three dots menu button in Chrome and choose “Install app.” This will add a Mastodon icon to your home screen and app drawer.

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WhatsMyPot

@feditips +1 for Tusky

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Ian

@feditips

I don't know who is behind #IceCubesApp but their dedication to pushing out improved updates is impressive.

My fave app for #mastodon

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Mac Knowles

@feditips
FediLab works for me.

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