MicroSphere - The indie web on your device
Native client for Micro.blog.
MicroSphere is a fast, calm iOS app for reading, writing, and joining conversations on the indie web —
on iPhone and iPad. No ads, no tracking SDKs; your token stays in the Keychain on your device.
Version 1.2.0 · Requires iOS 17 or later and a Micro.blog account.
Download on the App Store · Support & contact
Why MicroSphere
- Built for Micro.blog: Timeline with pull-to-refresh, unread markers, conversation threads, richer post formatting, and mentions that keep unread state visible.
- Explore: Community discover, topic browsing, search, photos, slow reads, books, bookshelves, and reading goals.
- Write & share: Compose posts, replies, quotes, titles, drafts, and Share Extension posts for text, links, and photos from other apps.
- Rich posting: @-mentions, photos, cross-post targets, preserved line breaks, direct video playback, and optional accessibility descriptions for images.
- People & safety: Profiles for Micro.blog, ActivityPub (Mastodon), and Bluesky authors; block, mute, keyword filters, reporting, and local safety actions.
- Private by design: Official Micro.blog APIs only; Privacy & Accessibility overviews in Settings; local feed-cache control, pasted-link cleanup, and optional Face ID or passcode app lock.
- iPhone & iPad: Native SwiftUI; iPad sidebar and split view; full-width account destinations; System, Light, or Dark appearance; VoiceOver and Dynamic Type on core screens.
- Sign in your way: IndieAuth (recommended), email magic link, or app token under More sign-in options.
Get started
- Install MicroSphere from the App Store.
- Sign in with IndieAuth or your email address on your Micro.blog account.
- Read your timeline, reply in threads, bookmark posts, and explore topics.
- Optional: enable push notifications for timeline activity in Settings.
Optional support
The Treats Jar lets you leave a voluntary tip to support development. Tips are gifts only — they do not unlock features or content.
About
MicroSphere is developed independently by Marco Janssen. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Micro.blog, LLC.
Questions or feedback: @marc0janssen on Micro.blog or Settings → Contact in the app.