Notifs Grapevine
Utilities
Free
Notifs Grapevine helps you stay updated with your favorite content sources:
Monitor any Mastodon and Bluesky profiles/posts that one can input the URL of. Get the posts as notifications.
KEY FEATURES:
• Mastodon and Bluesky social media monitoring
• Mastodon and Bluesky content notifications
• Custom notification banners
• System tray integration
• Customizable notification modes
• Local data storage - your data stays private
NOTIFICATION MODES:
• Small expandable banners
• Large banners for immediate viewing
• Windows native notifications
• Always-on-top option
PRIVACY:
All data stored locally on your device. No cloud services. No data collection.
Perfect for news enthusiasts, social media followers, and anyone who wants to stay informed!
more • Fixed an issue where the Enable Public Monitoring toggle would not stay on after tapping it
• Push notifications now appear in the Notifications screen
• Fixed an issue where cleared notifications could reappear after clearing all
1.0.32 Aug 19
Server-pushed notifications now appear in the Notifications screen. Fixed an issue where clearing all notifications could cause them to reappear on the next app launch.
1.0.31 Aug 18
Bug Fixes & Improvements.
Monitor checks triggered by buttons or toggles now work regardless of whether "Enable Monitors" is turned on.
1.0.30 Aug 16
Bug Fixes & Improvements.
Monitor checks triggered by buttons or toggles now work regardless of whether "Enable Monitors" is turned on.
1.0.29 Aug 15
Bug Fixes & Improvements.
Newly added monitors now appear in the list immediately after being added.
1.0.28 Aug 14
Bug Fixes & Improvements. "Check Now" now checks all your monitors immediately, regardless of their individual enable/disable state. Added buttons in Credentials Settings to clear your saved Mastodon or Bluesky credentials so you can enter new ones.
1.0.27 Aug 13
Bug Fixes & Improvements
* Fixed a crash that prevented the app from launching
* Fixed server-pushed notifications repeatedly showing the same post (such as a pinned intro post) instead of new content
* Fixed certain Bluesky monitors not delivering server-pushed notifications
* Fixed server-pushed notification tracking resetting on every app launch, which caused already-seen posts to re-appear
* Fixed server-pushed notifications not displaying web content images
* Improved reliability of notification image delivery across all monitors
1.0.26 Aug 12
Bug fixes for post content display:
* Mastodon boosted/reblogged posts now correctly show their text content instead of appearing blank
* Bluesky shared link posts (including bridged accounts) now correctly show their headline or description instead of appearing blank
* Both fixes apply to in-app post feeds and server-pushed notifications
1.0.25 Aug 8
Adding a new Mastodon or Bluesky monitor is now as simple as pasting the account's profile URL. The Mastodon instance field in Credentials Settings is now pre-filled automatically.
1.0.24 Aug 6
Bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Auto-switch from Local Device Only to Server-Pushed mode now persists across app restarts and background kills — the switch reliably fires even if the app was closed before the 10-minute timer elapsed.
Fixed an issue where manually switching to Server-Pushed mode could silently fail to register monitors with Firebase.
Settings and Public Monitors screens now immediately reflect the correct delivery mode when returning to the app after a background auto-switch.
1.0.23 Jul 30
Automatic Notification Delivery Switching
The app now automatically switches from Local Device Only to Server-Pushed notification delivery mode 10 minutes after your most recent local notification. This ensures your monitors stay active and continue delivering notifications even when you're away from the app. Your monitors are registered with the server immediately when the switch occurs.
Improved Text Input
Text fields throughout the app now open a dedicated input screen for a cleaner, more focused editing experience.
New Recommended Accounts
CGTN added to Mastodon and Bluesky recommended accounts in the Add Monitor screen.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
General stability and performance improvements.
1.0.22 Jul 30
Improved text input — all text fields now open a dedicated input screen for a cleaner, more focused typing experience.
New recommended accounts — CGTN added to both Mastodon and Bluesky monitor suggestions.
Recommended accounts now appear above Monitor Type in the Add Monitor dialog for a more intuitive flow.
Minimum iOS version is now 15.0.
1.0.21 May 5
• Added new monitor sources: ESPN, The Athletic, Front Office Sports, Vanity Fair, Nature, Otaku News, CGMagazine, and Film Updates (available on both Mastodon and Bluesky)
1.0.20 Mar 25
• Server-pushed notifications now check every 2 hours
• Clarified Mastodon vs. Bluesky credential requirements
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
1.0.19 Mar 20
Performance & User Experience Improvements
• Instant Notifications: Local mode notifications now appear immediately with images loading progressively in the background
• Faster Delivery: All notifications arrive in rapid bursts for quicker updates
• Reliable Settings: Monitoring interval preferences now save correctly and persist across app restarts
• Optimized Server Mode: Server-pushed notifications now check every 45 minutes for improved battery efficiency
• Clearer Instructions: Updated credential requirement information - Many Mastodon monitors work without credentials, but Bluesky always requires credentials
• UI Improvements: Enhanced text wrapping to prevent overflow on all screen sizes
Bug fixes and performance optimizations throughout the app.
1.0.18 Jan 8
Performance & Reliability Improvements
• Instant Notifications: Local mode notifications appear immediately, with images loading progressively for a smoother experience
• Faster Delivery: All notifications now arrive in rapid bursts instead of staggered delays
• Settings Persistence: Your monitoring interval preferences now save correctly and remain as you set them
• Improved Efficiency: Server-pushed notifications now check every 45 minutes (optimized for battery life and reliability)
• Streamlined Interface: Simplified settings with centralized timing controls
Bug fixes and performance optimizations for a better notification experience.
1.0.17 Jan 7
Performance & Speed Improvements
• Faster Notifications: Local mode notifications now deliver instantly in rapid bursts instead of staggered delays
• Progressive Loading: Notifications appear immediately with text, then images load in the background for a smoother experience
• Improved Monitoring: Optimized notification delivery across all platforms (Mastodon, Bluesky)
• Enhanced Reliability: Better image handling and notification updates
This update focuses on speed and responsiveness - you'll notice notifications arrive much faster when using local monitoring mode.
1.0.16 Jan 7
Enhanced Notification Experience
• Fixed: Notifications now display custom avatars correctly with circular styling
• New: Centralized monitoring timing controls in Settings for easier configuration
• Improved: Better image handling for custom notification avatars
• Optimized: Server-pushed notifications deliver updates every 20 minutes, 24/7
• Enhanced: More flexible local monitoring intervals (20-210 minutes)
This update improves notification reliability and gives you better control over how often your device checks for updates.
1.0.15 Jan 2
Enhanced Notifications with Custom Avatars
• Rich notifications now display custom avatars for each source
• Beautiful image previews directly in notifications
• Improved notification layout for better readability
• Tap notifications to view full content in the app
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
1.0.14 12/23/2025
• Fixed server notifications not working on new installs
• Improved notification delivery reliability
• Enhanced system stability
1.0.13 12/20/2025
• Resolved server notification registration issues
• Improved notification reliability on new installs
• Enhanced monitoring system stability
1.0.12 12/20/2025
• Fixed notification display with proper avatar positioning
• Resolved notification delivery issues on fresh installs
• Improved monitor management to prevent duplicates
1.0.11 12/19/2025
Fixed image display in notifications and improved image extraction from Mastodon and Bluesky posts.
1.0.10 12/19/2025
Improved notification layout and image display for a better experience. Enhanced image detection for Mastodon and Bluesky posts.
1.0.9 12/18/2025
• Fixed notification images not appearing
• Added ABC News, Rotten Tomatoes, and ABC to recommended accounts
• Improved notification reliability
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.0.8 12/17/2025
• Fixed an issue where the Enable Public Monitoring toggle would not stay on after tapping it
• Push notifications now appear in the Notifications screen
• Fixed an issue where cleared notifications could reappear after clearing all
more Version 1.0.32 Aug 19
Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
User Content Identifiers Other Data