Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Clover, the free iOS imageboard viewer app.
Clover is a free, native iOS imageboard viewer built for 4chan and other imageboards. It provides a beautiful, fast interface with features like offline support, dark mode, thread following, and media viewing. Designed from the ground up for iOS with SwiftUI, it offers a truly native experience.
Clover requires iOS 16.4 or later. It's compatible with both iPhone and iPad, providing optimized layouts for each device type.
Yes, Clover is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases, ads, or hidden costs. We believe great software should be accessible to everyone.
Yes, Clover allows you to save threads for offline viewing. You can download text only, text with thumbnails, or full media content depending on your storage needs. This is perfect for saving your favorite threads or reading while traveling.
Yes, Clover has thread bookmarking and following features. You can save threads and receive notifications when new replies appear, keeping you updated on discussions you care about.
Clover includes multiple themes to suit your preference: System (adapts to device settings), Light, Dark, Yotsuba, Yotsuba B, Tomorrow, and Photon. You can also customize accent colors and choose your preferred font.
No, Clover does not collect or track user data. We don't use accounts, analytics tracking, or sell personal information. Your privacy is paramount. All settings are stored locally on your device.
Clover is available through AltStore and SideStore, alternative app distribution platforms for iOS. Visit our website's home page for detailed installation instructions for each platform.
Yes, Clover supports live search across boards and archive search with advanced filters including date ranges, author, tripcode, filename, subject, and media types. Perfect for finding specific threads or posts.
Yes, Clover has a modular architecture that supports other imageboards through the Chance registry and can display custom imageboards in a browser. We're working on expanding support for additional boards.