# Graysky, a Bluesky client

> An alternative client for Bluesky. Fast, smooth, beautiful.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.mozzius.graysky](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.mozzius.graysky)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.mozzius.graysky`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Graysky
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 50,427
- **Rating:** 2.62 / 5 (302 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-10
- **First published:** 2023-10-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.mozzius.graysky)
- **Website:** [https://graysky.app](https://graysky.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://graysky.app/privacy-policy](https://graysky.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Graysky is an alternative client designed to elevate your Bluesky experience with speed, smoothness, and stunning visuals. It offers a better layout that prioritizes your feeds, making content browsing seamless and enjoyable.

Key features include the ability to view and post GIFs, translate posts without leaving the app, a dedicated likes tab in user profiles to see what others like, and push notifications to keep you timely informed. Graysky combines functionality and aesthetic to enhance your social networking on Bluesky.

## Rankings

- #298,578 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `dev.mozzius.graysky.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Graysky for its clean interface, smooth performance, and extra useful features like GIFs and translation, along with responsive developer engagement. However, major complaints include an inability to add or save feeds leading to empty timelines, absence of direct messaging and notifications, frequent crashes on some devices, and limited customization such as no landscape mode. These recurring issues hinder usability despite the app's promising design and features.

### Pros

- Clean and simple interface
- Smooth and snappy app performance
- No intrusive ads or pop-ups
- Additional useful features such as GIF support and translate feature
- Developer engagement with users

### Cons

- Feeds cannot be added or saved properly, making the timeline empty
- No support for direct messages (DMs)
- Lack of notifications or push notification settings
- Crashes frequently on some devices
- No landscape support and limited customization options

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.mozzius.graysky)