A new app called Indigo launched in May 2026 to let users browse and post across both Bluesky and Mastodon from a single interface, without having to choose between the two decentralized social networks.
Indigo is developed by Soapbox Software, the team behind Croissant, an existing cross-posting tool that supports Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads. Co-creator Ben McCarthy, who also developed the Obscura apps, told TechCrunch that Indigo was built on the team’s experience with Croissant while adding features that make it function as a standalone social app.
The app offers a unified timeline that pulls posts from both networks, with visual cues to tell them apart — Bluesky profiles are outlined in blue, Mastodon profiles in purple. A built-in composer lets users cross-post to both services simultaneously. Additional features include auto-scroll to new posts, NSFW content hiding, keyword and user muting, reply filtering, and dark mode. Users can also access custom feeds and lists, track notifications, and search across both networks from within the app.
The app’s development comes as more users look to move away from platforms owned by large corporations and toward social networks that give them greater control over algorithms, feeds, and moderation. Mastodon runs on the ActivityPub protocol, which is also used by Meta’s Threads, while Bluesky operates on the AT Protocol.
Some features — including cross-posting, device-synced timelines, and trend tracking — require a paid subscription. Pricing is set at $4.99 per month, $34.99 per year, or a one-time purchase of $119.99. Indigo is currently available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Source: TechCrunch