Indie iOS/mac apps are testing new release playbooks—from early TestFlight builds to regional rollouts and rapid uptake. PageFlow is a privacy-first book tracker for iOS, built to run on-device with no accounts or data syncing, and it’s in an early TestFlight build [1]. It adds books by search or barcode, tracks progress, and features a Smart Shelf that suggests what to read next [1]. Missing accessibility, cloud sync, reading stats, and more are planned for later [1].
On the Barbee front, discussions around Barbee on macOS Tahoe via TestFlight flag ongoing support questions. The thread notes a 4.1.x production line and a recent return from vacation with the developer described as “super responsive” — Tahoe-era issues are being investigated [2].
Competitions app in TestFlight: “Competitions - All your competitions within one app” covers triathlons, running, biking, or swimming [3].
Time-Fill is live on the App Store as a clean countdown with widgets and no ads; however, Spain initially lacked availability due to country trader agreements, with posts tracking subsequent availability as deals open [4].
Pomidor exploded after a post, racking up about 1.4K downloads in a day; it’s now 100% free with a new icon, end-session alert, improved analytics, and a cleaner design [5].
Indie devs are shaping release playbooks across TestFlight, regional rollouts, and fast feedback.
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PageFlow — a modern, privacy-first book tracker (early TestFlight build)
Post introduces PageFlow, an iOS privacy-first book tracker; seeks feedback, notes missing features, mentions Kindle/Kobo/Audible gaps and early build focus.
View sourceHow do we get support for the Barbee app?
Discussion about Barbee support, versions, TestFlight on macOS Tahoe; developer responsiveness; mentions Bartender and Ice as alternates in thread
View sourceCompetitions - All your competitions within one app
Posts introduces iOS competition app on TestFlight to find and track sporting events and friends across triathlon, running, cycling worldwide.
View sourceLaunched my first IOS App and it's 100% free!
First iOS Time-Fill launched; free, ad-free, visually pleasing countdown app with widgets; ongoing regional availability updates and user feedback sought.
View source👻 The reviews honestly blew me away. 1.4K people downloaded Pomidor in a day!
Pomidor iOS timer; free updates; new icon and analytics; mac version hinted; strong UI feedback from users on reddit thread
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