Why do usernames of accounts you visit sometimes include your username?

I recently suggested Mastodon to a friend and she is using it on IOS. She sent me a picture of her visiting an account and the name shows as @username@herusername@mastodon.social

This doesn't happen for all accounts and I personally never noticed it. Is this a bug or is it supposed to be that way ?

Edit: She is using the "official" Mastodon app

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Fisch@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Probably a bug with the app she's using

nobloat@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y

Yea I am using the "official" app on Android and didn't have that issues. It seems to be only on IOS. She switched to Metatext now and didn't have that issue.

scytale@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

What app is she using? The official app lacked a lot of features the last time I used it (couple of months back). I use Tusker now and haven't come across that issue.

nobloat@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y

She ia using the "official" Mastodon app because I didn't wanna confuse her first. She's on Metatext now and the issue is gone