Apper = Closest thing to TouchArcade app..... [Archive]

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BulletDev

11-13-2008, 04:10 PM

I thought I'd let you know that my first application "Apper" (http://linktoapp.com/Apper) has been released onto the App Store. It's currently the closest thing to a TouchArcade Mobile app. It lets you find and then read the very best news, reviews and rumors for iPhone gaming, wherever you are! The included sites are TouchArcade, The Apper, RazorianFly, FingerGaming and a few more. In about a month, an update will be released allowing users to download more websites, create favorite folders, rate and comment articles easier plus much much more. You may criticize it, but you must understand how much work and effort I put into it.

You can check out the app here: http://linktoapp.com/Apper

STP_Steve

11-13-2008, 04:24 PM

CloneWars

11-13-2008, 04:24 PM

Looks like a cool app, i bought and ill post what i think
Im going to have to ask you a ridiculous question tho
How did you rename the hyper ling the "apper" part?

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 04:26 PM

The support button is the only way to get to the website currently, and there isn't too much info quite yet.

Armbruster

11-13-2008, 04:41 PM

You're missing some good sites. Like SlideToPlay and touchApper. :(

I would buy it if it had those.

gnadenlos

11-13-2008, 04:47 PM

No Slide To Play - no buy. ;)

And why does your app start safari to read the articles? Is this only some kind of cheap RSS reader like the first review on the german appstore makes me believe?

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 04:47 PM

You're missing some good sites. Like SlideToPlay and touchApper. :(

I would buy it if it had those.

I could add those if you would like. If you guys want any more site just post them here and I'll submit an update soon.

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 04:49 PM

No Slide To Play - no buy. ;)

And why does your app start safari to read the articles? Is this only some kind of cheap RSS reader like the first review on the german appstore makes me believe?

It was rejected before by Apple due to duplicating Safari, so we changed it to the way it is now. It was very strange, but we think it will be OK to change it in a future update.

raps27

11-13-2008, 04:51 PM

ipodtouchfans.com

macrumors.com/iphone

gnadenlos

11-13-2008, 04:55 PM

Can you explain how exactly your app works? Does it read the RSS feeds or does it really rebuild the websites for better readability on the small screen like some Wikipedia apps do?

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 04:56 PM

Can you explain how exactly your app works? Does it read the RSS feeds or does it really rebuild the websites for better readability on the small screen like some Wikipedia apps do?

The app opens up Safari, but the 2.0 update will rebuild the site. Also, I'll be adding these sites soon:

SlideToPlay
touchApper
iUseThis
AppVee
Apple iPhone School
FreshApps
Gizmodo
Ars Technica
iPhone App Reviews
iPhoneAlley
Lockergnome
AppRater
What'sOniPhone

CloneWars

11-13-2008, 04:58 PM

what if you added an appshopper type app

raps27

11-13-2008, 05:00 PM

The app opens up Safari, but the 2.0 update will rebuild the site. Also, I'll be adding these sites soon:

SlideToPlay
touchApper
iUseThis
AppVee
Apple iPhone School
FreshApps
Gizmodo
Ars Technica
iPhone App Reviews
iPhoneAlley
Lockergnome
AppRater
What'sOniPhone

how bout appshopper.com

mek

11-13-2008, 05:02 PM

i prefer how Scoop works, where it loads the data from digg, in the scoop example, right in the app...rather then opening up safari

also would your app process the appshopper feeds, for price drops, updates, etc.

fpugirl

11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Currently I use google reader for my sites. Tell me why yours is better than that (it's free!!)

gnadenlos

11-13-2008, 05:24 PM

The app opens up Safari, but the 2.0 update will rebuild the site.

I still don't understand how it works. Can you post some screenshots? Or is the screenshot from the app store the only screen it has and the next thing that happens is opening up Safari? Is the app just a bookmark collection at the moment?

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 06:53 PM

yeah, we will include all of AppShopper's feeds too. Also we will have little icons beside each feed a d the ability to edit the app's screen.

Any more suggestions? Again, this is my first applicationever with just a few months of experience.

mek

11-13-2008, 06:58 PM

can you add more screenshots to the store,
judging from the one screenshot up there...could you add themes, or maybe make the tabs transparent black with white text, so it is easier on the eyes at night time

although some users like their apps to be flashlights, i normally browse apps as i am falling asleep

so maybe the option of themes, or the ability to change the look to appease to different users would be a nice addition

this is my first applicationever with just a few months of experience.

good jawb on getting your app out there

BulletDev

11-13-2008, 07:36 PM

Great idea! I'm going to be submitting v1.1 tonight which will include all of those new websites, a new description and more screenshots. After that I'll submit v1.2 with article viewing from within the app, and different themes. Then I'll start working on v2.0.

razorianfly

11-14-2008, 07:13 PM

I honestly can't wait to see where you take this app next,
especially seeing as RazorianFly is a part of it! :cool:

[Edit] - Can I suggest a feature for the next version?
Just a capital 'F' in RazorianFly (still all one word) :) Haha ... Cheers.

R-Fly

Chiller ONE

11-14-2008, 09:59 PM

So if I notice correctly, this is like a RSS reader but worse and you are charging us 1 buck?

Gregz0r

11-16-2008, 05:02 AM

I've not downloaded it yet, but it looks promising. Does it have video(ideally YouTube) links included in each review? Even better if Safari and video links are viewed from within the app itself, rather than quitting to launch the relevant default app.
A shiny, pretty icon too. This could be the app I've been looking for.