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Beta-first culture and cross-platform launches shaping discovery for Mac/iOS apps

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Mac and IOS apps Beta-first Mac/iOS

Beta-first culture and cross-platform launches are reshaping how Mac and iOS apps reach new users. From PageFlow testing on TestFlight to Dock 2.0 rolling out on macOS, iOS, and visionOS, developers are leaning into early access to widen discovery. [1][2]

Beta-first updates fueling discovery With PageFlow's latest TestFlight build, testers get early access and help refine features like the new 'In Your Library' card, improved search, and iCloud sync. The update also tightens typography, icons, and dark-mode spacing. [1]

Cross-platform launches broaden reach Dock 2.0 now lives on macOS, iOS, and visionOS, offering one dashboard for ASO, screenshots, reviews, and rankings—with AI-powered insights and real-time keyword tracking. The launch includes a special deal for early users. [2]

TextMine seeks testers for Mac/iOS TextMine invites testers for macOS and iOS; it processes text offline and exports data in formats like JSON, CSV, and XLSX. Both posts promise lifetime full access to testers before release. [3][4]

Ocean focuses inbox in TestFlight beta Ocean expanded to 15 new TestFlight spots and added a cross-email search across emails, tasks, and invites, with a Locked Search mode. [5]

Timix enables cross-device Shortcuts triggers Timix now runs any Shortcut directly when a timer starts or ends, across all devices, with 15 customizable triggers. [6]

Watch for more beta-first moves and cross-platform launches shaping how Mac and iOS apps surface to users.

References

[1]
Reddit

Update on PageFlow — our early TestFlight build

PageFlow update via TestFlight; added library card, improved search, iCloud sync, refined typography and dark mode; user feedback guiding progress.

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[2]
Reddit

[New Release] Dock 2.0 - Complete ASO Management Suite (macOS + iOS + visionOS) + Free Month for r/iosapps

Dock 2.0 launches across macOS, iOS, and visionOS; ASO suite, AI insights, pricing, exclusive free month, feedback.

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[3]
Reddit

Looking for testers for TextMine — a tool that extracts data from text and files

Mac iOS app TextMine seeks beta testers; extracts structured data from text/files; offline; export options; user feedback requested.

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[4]
Reddit

[TestFlight Beta] Looking for testers for TextMine — a tool that extracts data from text and files

Mac/iOS TextMine beta, testers wanted; extracts structured data from text/files, offline; plans OCR, PDFs; feedback requested; TestFlight link.

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[5]
Reddit

Ocean for iPhone - The Focused Inbox

Ocean iPhone focused inbox beta; TestFlight spots; Gmail-only integration; add search; seeking feedback.

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[6]
Reddit

Timix v25.10.16 — Run Shortcuts Directly from Your Timers on All Devices

Timix update enables running Shortcuts on timers across Apple devices; new triggers; free release; cross-platform timer automation.

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