Megalodon

Discontinued

sk22.github.io

Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2022
Developer: sk22 (individual developer from Germany)
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android

Indexes

Social Media Clients

Overview

Megalodon is a fork of the official Mastodon Android app that adds features missing from the original, such as federated timeline support, post scheduling, and Glitch compatibility. It targets users of Fediverse platforms like Mastodon seeking enhanced functionality including customizable home tabs with lists and hashtags, and support for local-only posts. The app emphasizes a pink-themed UI and compatibility with instances like Akkoma.²⁶

Key Features

Federated Timeline - Displays public posts from all connected Fediverse instances chronologically, absent in the official Mastodon app.²
Post Scheduling - Prepare posts as drafts, edit them, and schedule automatic sending handled by the home instance.²
Customizable Home Tab - Pin local/federated timelines, lists, and hashtags to the home screen.²
Fixed Posts Tab - View pinned important posts from your profile and others.¹
Hashtag Timeline - Bring new posts from specific hashtags directly to the start timeline.¹
Display Original Post in Replies - Shows the original post context when replying.²
Server Announcements - Displays announcements from the server.²
List Management - Create, edit, and delete lists.²

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, open-source.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs exclusively on Android devices via APK or AAB files downloadable from GitHub releases. Compatible with Android as a Mastodon fork; no specific minimum requirements listed, but last release in November 2023 suggests support for recent Android versions at that time. Not available on Google Play Store due to federated timeline conflicting with safety requirements.²⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

Mastodon protocol
Fediverse instances (e.g., Glitch-soc)
Akkoma Bubble timeline
Scheduled posts via home instance
Lists and hashtags from Mastodon
Server announcements

Alternatives

App	Difference
Official Mastodon App	Lacks federated timeline, post scheduling, and some UI customizations present in Megalodon.²
Tusky	Another Mastodon Android client with different feature focus, less emphasis on Glitch compatibility or pink UI mods.²
Fedilab	Multi-protocol Fediverse client supporting more networks beyond Mastodon, but may lack Megalodon's specific timeline pinning.¹

Reputation

Megalodon was perceived as a valuable enhancement for Mastodon users needing federated timelines and scheduling, filling gaps in the official app, particularly for Glitch-soc users. Its pink UI and additional features like hashtag timelines were appreciated for usability. Criticisms include its abandoned status since November 2023, limiting ongoing support and updates.²⁶

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