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After founding and selling thepopular Mastodon node Mammoth , developer Shihab Mehboob is returning to compete with it with the launch of his new app , Saturn . Not to be befuddle with the social calendar of the same name , Mehboob ’s Saturn works with the decentralized social networkMastodonand specifically offers a alone “ Highlights ” feature that summarizes your timeline and shows democratic content .
Mehboob stresses that the app is not leverage AI or even simple machine learning to action this , noting that many in the Mastodon community are untrusting of such applied science . alternatively , he says that the Highlights feature is powered by a simple-minded aboriginal chequer that looks to see which Wiley Post and account from the exploiter ’s timeline are seeing the highest likes and reposts and bestow those forward in the app . However , the feature does n’t needfully admit only content from accounts you survey , because it also support content that was reposted into your feed .
In this way , Saturnaims to address critics ’ charge about using the would - be Twitter / X alternative , Mastodon , where it can often be intemperate to find interesting account to conform to when you first join .
Saturn also back expected features like the power to post double , videos , GIFs , polls , custom emoticons , drawings , raider textual matter , and more .
Unlike X and Meta ’s Threads , which trust on algorithms to curate content for the individual user , Saturn promise chronological timelines only .
Similar to other third - party Mastodon apps , like Ivory , you could configure Saturn ’s bottom pilotage taproom to include quick access to thing like popular Emily Post , the latest news show , suggested accounts , community of interests , and trend tags . You are also able to well get at your feed , the firehose from your Mastodon server , community spot , and listing , as well as your bookmarker and profile from the in - app nav bar .
In addition , the app wo n’t let in ad as it instead swear on exchange premium subscriptions to nourish itself . For $ 12.99 per class ( or $ 39.99 as a one - clock time purchase ) , Saturn ’s subscription offers access code to the smart highlights discovery feature , and other alternative , including a lurker mode for browsing timelines safely without accidentally liking something ( Instagram , TAKE NOTE ! ) , a velocity telephone dial for messaging your even contacts , support for unlimited accounts , push notifications , custom themes and ikon , social communion , cutoff , widgets , and more .
With a focus on iOS 18 , Saturn also supports Apple ’s App Intents ( for Shortcuts ) , Control Center Widgets , Translations , Pencil gestures , and Live activity for the Apple Watch . ( The Watch app is admit with the app download . )
Mehboob sound out he was capable to launch Saturn as it has been more than a twelvemonth since the cut-rate sale ofMammoth , which is now back byMozilla , Long Journey Ventures , and Salesforce ’s Marc Benioff .
“ I find that the handsome draw with Saturn is its beautiful interface , customization , smoothness , and the power to supply in new O - specific features tight , ” Mehboob says . “ It reckon and feels right at home on iOS , ” he adds .
The app is afree downloadand tender in - app purchases .
