Graysky

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2023
Developer: Mozzius (independent developer)
Pricing: Freemium ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr for Pro)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Social Media Clients

Overview

Graysky is a third-party client for the Bluesky social network, available on iOS and Android. It provides a faster, smoother interface that prioritizes custom feeds over a default timeline, with added features like GIF support, inline translations, and hashtags.¹³⁴ Targeted at Bluesky users seeking improved performance and usability, it stands out through optimizations such as Liquid Glass support for reduced latency and a layout emphasizing feed navigation.²

Key Features

Custom Feed Priority - Drops users into an interface to select preferred feeds first, unlike default timeline.
GIF Support - View and post GIFs within the app.
Inline Translations - Translate posts without leaving the app.
Hashtag Support - Adds hashtag functionality for better discoverability.
Likes Tab - View likes tab on other users' profiles.
Push Notifications - Receive notifications for interactions.
Trending Topics - Section showing popular topics on Bluesky.
Searchable Interface - Search for users, posts, or feeds.
Liquid Glass Support - Performance optimization for faster rendering and dynamic updates.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core features including feeds, GIFs, translations, and notifications.
Graysky Pro	$4.99/month or $49.99/year	Additional features supporting development, such as advanced tools.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS (App Store, designed for iPad) and Android (Google Play), with features like tablet rotation on Android and Safari link opening on iOS. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard app store compatibility. Free with in-app purchases on both platforms.³⁴

Integrations & Ecosystem

Bluesky Social AT Protocol
GIF posting
Push notifications
Safari link integration (iOS)
Quick Actions (iOS)

Alternatives

App	Difference
Official Bluesky App	Default client with standard UI; criticized for janky performance and poor layout compared to Graysky's optimizations.
Other Bluesky third-party clients	Graysky emphasizes speed and custom feed priority over niche features like advanced moderation.

Reputation

Graysky is praised for its fast, smooth performance and superior layout prioritizing custom feeds, outperforming the official Bluesky app which users call a 'UI mess' with janky elements.²⁶ It has garnered positive reviews as the first third-party client on App Store, with over 20,000 downloads shortly after launch.⁵ Criticisms focus on potential gaps in feature parity for power users seeking advanced Bluesky tools.²

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