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24 alternatives to I built an app I always wanted to quickly share snippets
Hi! I'm a backend architect by day, an indie iOS developer by night. This spring, I wanted to experiment with iMessage app extensions for another app I build, and I needed a proof-of-concept that binding a SwiftUI view in this iMessage context would work correctly. Not only this is possible, but this project became a bit more, because it transformed the way I started sharing piece of information I often need to have at hand. My first use case was my IBAN sharing, often shared with relatives. Each time I was asked for it, I would have to open my bank app, have a correct internet connection,…
SharePal is an iMessage app extension that lets users quickly share frequently-needed information snippets directly within iMessage conversations. Built by an indie developer as a proof-of-concept for SwiftUI… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I built an app I always wanted to quickly share snippets launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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SharePal▲123Add, organize, share any info at lightning speed
2023 · getsharepal.app · its alternatives →
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The easiest way to share all the GIFs in all your txts
2016 · giphy.com · its alternatives →
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Super fast and easy social media sharing buttons.
2015 · sharingbuttons.io · its alternatives →
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beme▲491Share video, honestly. A new app by Casey Neistat.
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Super fast and easy Social Media Sharing Buttons. No JavaScript. No tracking.
2016 · sharingbuttons.io · its alternatives →
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Sharing, Feedback & Planning Made Easy
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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This project began when I realized that despite trying many fantastic note-taking apps, I often defaulted to dumping notes into chat apps like Slack or iMessage. I wanted to bring that effortless “text yourself” note-taking experience to a dedicated note-taking app. Originally developed as a macOS app, Strflow is now also available for iOS. Strflow is designed to make note-taking as quick and intuitive as possible, centered around a chronological timeline UI. Here are some of its features: * Tag system * Rich editor with text formatting, images, and note linking * Global shortcuts for quick…
2024 · strflow.app · its alternatives →
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2017 · maxart2501.github.io · its alternatives →
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Linkchat▲82Share/comment on links with friends on your iPhone
2014 · linkchat.me · its alternatives →
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AppAction▲95A better way to share Instagram posts on social media
2015 · ariabahmani.co.com · its alternatives →
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instashare▲69Share your photos to instagram from your mac
2019 · instashare.christophior.com · its alternatives →
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Collaborate on a shared todo / grocery list
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Let's Meetup▲81An easy way to share POIs and addresses in iMessage
2016 · danielsadjadian.com · its alternatives →
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Cross Post▲75Share across social sites from your iPhone and iPad.
2014 · whitepeaksoftware.com · its alternatives →
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Share your music on iMessage with Deezer!
2016 · deezer-blog.com · its alternatives →
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