Federico Viticci Jan 24, 2023

Ivory by Tapbots is launching today.

This app marks the beginning of a new era for Mastodon clients on Apple platforms. It raises the bar in this category, but there’s still work to be done.

I reviewed Tweetbot 1.0 on MacStories in 2011; 12 years later, here is my review of Ivory 1.0:

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn https://www.macstories.net/reviews/ivory-for-mastodon-review-tapbots-reborn/

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn

There’s an intangible, permeating quality about Tapbots apps that transcends features and specs: craftsmanship. With Ivory, launching today on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, you can instantly appreciate that level of care and refinement that the Texas-based duo is well known for after more than a decade on the App Store. But there’s

Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🤡Jan 24, 2023
@viticci There's so much that needs to be done with the app. I'm surprised they would try to launch it this soon.
Show threadJeremy Jan 24, 2023
@viticci @Mrfunkedude I’m debating now on waiting for all the features to come out before I start the trial.
Show threadDaltonRoad

@jeremydebose

You can look at it for free but that’s it with the demo mode you can’t Star, Boost, Follow or write a new Toot…. But you can look at it.

Try out Ice Cubes also. It’s free and open source. It’s excellent.

Jan 24, 2023 at 8:15pmWeb
Show threadJeremy Jan 24, 2023
@DaltonRoad yep I’ve looked at it. They even sat on the website to not download yet if you want it fully featured. So far: no reason to pay (even once new features are added).
Show threadDaltonRoadJan 25, 2023

@jeremydebose

It looks good but I need to see the functionality. Ice Cubes is great right now and getting better

Show threadJeremy Jan 25, 2023
@DaltonRoad I’m liking Ice Cubes so far. Heck just the Icons pack is worth it. One thing I can’t figure out is the Settings for Avatar: Leading or Top.
Show threadDaltonRoadJan 25, 2023

@jeremydebose

Be sure and ask @icecubesapp -

Show threadJeremy Jan 24, 2023
@DaltonRoad giving ice cubes a try though, thanks for that one.