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XDeck vs Sky

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XDeck

7.0
Communication

TweetDeck-style X/Twitter client

Sky

6.5
Communication

Bluesky Social client

Metric XDeck Sky
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 6.5
30-day Installs 171 22
90-day Installs 171 69
365-day Installs 171 176
Version 3.0 0.5.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 412 317
GitHub Forks 22 14
Open Issues 4 12
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 21d ago 5mo ago
First Seen Apr 26, 2026 Jan 26, 2026

Reviews

XDeck

XDeck is a macOS Twitter client offering a TweetDeck-like experience with ad-blocking and customization features. It appeals to users seeking a clean, alternative interface for Twitter/X.

XDeck provides a Twitter client experience with a focus on ad-blocking and customization.

Pros

  • + Open-source and MIT-licensed
  • + Ad-free experience
  • + Customizable interface

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some UI refresh issues reported

Sky

Sky is a macOS client for Bluesky Social, offering features like keyboard shortcuts, Dark Mode Sync, and notification badges. It provides a native experience for interacting with Bluesky on macOS, benefiting users who prefer desktop access to the platform.

Sky allows users to interact with Bluesky Social directly from their macOS devices.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience for Bluesky Social
  • + Keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
  • + Dark Mode Sync for consistent theming
  • + Notification badges for real-time updates

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Open issues related to user interface and compatibility