AI features are sweeping Mac and iOS apps, and indie builders are racing to differentiate with natural-language flair. Izzy adds Gemini-based search for songs, pulling results from YouTube Music and letting you ask for playlists like “that chill indie vibe.” The feature shows up in a multi-result view with quick refinements and a familiar hand-off to classic search if you want the old workflow [1].
Izzy and Gemini in music — Izzy v1.1.3 ships Gemini-based search for songs, including natural-language prompts and live filtering. It leans on YouTube Music for results and requires a Gemini API key in settings. This is part of a broader trend where indie music players experiment with AI-assisted discovery on macOS [1].
Deft: natural-language calendars and to-dos — Deft prototypes promise a calendar and tasks experience you can drive with speech or text. A TestFlight build is live, with plans for widgets and smarter event awareness down the road [2]. On-device AI is on the roadmap for newer iPhones (iPhone 15 Pro/16s/17s, iOS 26+), while older devices may hinge on a cloud model, per the current discussion [2]. The stack blends Apple Foundation Models on compatible devices and a web-based LLM for older devices [2].
Memori: memory-forward journaling — Memori positions AI journaling as contextual and evolving, not a one-off chat. It emphasizes long-term memory, a focus for users who value continuity, and offers a free, open waitlist experience as it grows from early feedback [3].
Opsis: nutrition scanning with a bite of AI — Food Scanner For Meal Prepping (Opsis) lets you scan barcodes for weekly nutrition facts and build a grocery list, with beta testers invited and 200 scans per week. The creator also notes interest in adding LLM-driven recipe suggestions and even points to a comparison with NutriScan [4].
The thread set shows how AI is recalibrating user expectations on Apple platforms, pushing indie developers to ship real features while larger players balance privacy, speed, and ecosystem constraints. Watch for more on-device vs. cloud tradeoffs and how these apps land in the App Store ecosystem [1][2][3][4].
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Izzy v1.1.3 - Introducing Gemini based search for songs
Izzy v1.1.3 adds Gemini-based AI search; macOS music player with Spotlight-like launcher; multi-result view and refined filters; GitHub link.
View sourceMaking the app I’ve always wanted but never found :) natural language smart calendar + to do - TestFlight available
Indie app prototype 'Deft' enables natural-language calendar and tasks; testers invited via TestFlight; plans for Watch and Mac support; AI
View sourceThe most personal thing I have ever created.
Memori: AI journaling app for iOS, memory-based, seeking feedback; contrasts Apple’s journaling and discusses on-device vs cloud models.
View sourceFood Scanner For Meal Prepping
Opsis iOS barcode nutrition scanner beta; easy workflow for meal prep; compares to NutriScan; upcoming recipe suggestions via LLM.
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