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24 alternatives to Barebones, a minimal wireframe app for iPad, built in 24 hours.
http://www.barebonesapp.com I run a web development company in the UK[1]. Last weekend, we participated in Leedshack[2], and we build Barebones, which is a really simple wireframing tool for the iPad. We spend a lot of time in meetings sketching in our notebooks, and often these sketches are a valuable artefact long before 'traditional' wireframing even enters the process; we wanted to replicated the speed and simplicity of 'back of a napkin' sketching, and combine it with really simple sharing (anything is better than taking a photo of a sketch with my iPhone and emailing it to a client!)…
Barebones is a minimal wireframing app for iPad that mimics the speed and simplicity of sketching on paper. Built in 24 hours, it uses shape recognition to turn hand-drawn marks into snapped wireframe elements on a… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Barebones, a minimal wireframe app for iPad, built in 24 hours. launched in 2011; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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You tap icons to create a wireframe, or do some visual brainstorming. Then export the image to share on Slack, Gitlab, etc. I wanted to work on neural net that interprets an imported image of a wireframe, to then manipulate it inside an app. Figured it would be best to first build the wireframing app. So I created TinyUX. It's released as quickly as possible this influenced some choices: - While created in React Native, it's Android only. - It's paid only (~$5). While freemium might make more sense, this was quicker to release, since in-app-purchases in RN is not trivial. First app I created…
2022 · tinyux.app · its alternatives →
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Roughups▲97Wireframing and prototyping on your iPad with Apple Pencil
2021 · roughups.com · its alternatives →
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Your wireframe should be easy to share with any developer on your team. Design fast with iPhone and iPad collaboration. Precursor is productive prototyping.
2015 · precursorapp.com · its alternatives →
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Lightning fast wireframing with real-time collaboration.
2018 · whimsical.com · its alternatives →
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The ultimate wireframe kit for app prototyping
2016 · platforma.ws · its alternatives →
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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…
2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →
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I submitted as a link but failed miserably to get someone to download it, I hope you like: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wireframeapp/id602466053?l=pt&ls=1&mt=8 http://wireframeapp.com/ (github)
2013 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Dive into the world of Python programming through our curated collection of interactive coding tutorials.
2021 · tinkerstellar.com · its alternatives →
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I've made a drawing app based on my physical sketching practice, using fluid sim and some shader tricks to mimic watercolor-style ink washes. Best used on iPad or with a drawing tablet. The linked article shows how the core engine works, with plenty of little interactive demos. It was fun to make, sharing in hopes others find it fun too :)
Jun 2026 · johnowhitaker.github.io · its alternatives →
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Create t-shirt designs on iPad (uses new Adobe Creative SDK)
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Just Log▲359Hi HN, I built Just Log after getting frustrated with fitness apps that were too complex for basic workout tracking. Most apps have social feeds, complicated interfaces, and features I never used. Just Log focuses on the essentials: quick workout logging, habit formation, and progress tracking without the bloat. Built it in a month while sharing the process publicly on Twitter. The app uses a minimalist approach - you can log a complete workout in seconds. No social features, no notifications, just simple tracking that helps build consistency. Launched on Product Hunt today. Android is live…
2025 · justlog.app · its alternatives →
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Thread▲156Instant wireframes for your app to share your ideas
2024 · thread.antworks.ai · its alternatives →
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