Metatext

Name: Metatext
Rating: 4.4 (275 reviews)
Author: Metabolist

By: Metabolist App

Open source Mastodon app

Overview

Version:

1.7.1

Last updated: 2022-11-28

Features & Capabilities

Metatext is a free, modern, accessible Mastodon client built as an open-source project. It supports multiple accounts (including smooth multitasking on iPad), a searchable emoji picker with animated emoji, and timeline management that remembers your home timeline position and can load gaps in either direction. It also delivers essential Mastodon features like lists, profile directories, and filter syncing, with strong accessibility options like VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, dark mode, and motion reduction. Importantly, it stays privacy-first with no tracking or data sharing.

Designed for users who value privacy, reliability, and control, Metatext is open source and free to use, focusing on ethical design and user empowerment. It’s suitable for power users who want multi-account productivity, emoji customization, and a performant Mastodon experience without ads or surveillance.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Metabolist

Rating:

4.40

(275)

Version:

1.7.1 Last updated: 2022-11-28

Version code:

853582892

Creation date:

2021-03-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

31.28MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-30

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Developed by:: Metabolist
Apple Apps Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metatext/id1523996615
Website:: https://metabolist.org/metatext

User Reviews

Metatext is praised for privacy, openness, reliability for basic posting, a clean UI, and multi-account support. However, it suffers from long-term maintenance gaps (paused updates, archived repo) and recurring stability issues, along with missing essential features like translation and post editing that some users expect from modern Mastodon clients.

Pros

Privacy-focused and open-source with no data collection
Reliable for core posting tasks and simple to use
Free to use with no spyware or ads
Well-designed, easy-to-use interface
Supports multiple Mastodon accounts in one app

Cons

Development appears paused with no updates (GitHub archived)
Stability issues and frequent errors / load problems
No built-in translation feature
Post editing is unavailable or not working

Recent reviews

Ignore the fact that Metatext hasn’t been updated in two years; software doesn’t rot like a banana. This app does what it needs to do, simply and reliably.

by Ed***** 2025-03-08

i’ve used this for a few years at this point, and it’s always reliable, allows all the basic functions I need like adding all text to images. Tracks notifications and best of all it’s free without any spyware or adware.