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Anyone still using Twitter? I’m happy to announce that you can now install the fully-featured app “Spring mini” for FREE. Spring mini is a third-party Twitter app for iPhone, and it is jam-packed with customization and Accessibility features, just like the Mona app. Get it on the App Store: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/id1508706799

‎Spring mini for Twitter

‎Spring mini is a Twitter client for iPhone, features fast performance, truly native design and a highly customizable user interface. Spring mini does not support: iPad and Mac, game controllers, Siri Shortcuts, and Home Screen widgets. Please check "Spring for Twitter" if you need those features.…

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@MonaApp Of course not! I thought API access was killed off?

iRodknocker Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp How can your app still work? :)

@MonaApp No, thanks.

Alex Hall Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp I assume this requires the user to enter their own API credentials?

Mona app Nov 14, 2023

@alexhall No additional setup required. Works out of the box.

Alex Hall Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp How'd you manage that? I thought they killed off all third party API access? I'm happy to hear this, even if I'm not really on Twitter anymore, I'm just confused. :)

Xav Nov 14, 2023

@alexhall @MonaApp I think it scrapes the web view and is just like an interface on top?

When I tweet from spring it says "twitter for web"

Alex Hall Nov 14, 2023

@zav_ @MonaApp That's one way to do it.

@zav_ maybe someone could do this with tweetbot, not sure how hard it’d be though

Xav Nov 15, 2023

@millions I think the ui is limited by this though, for example tweets older than a few weeks cannot be retrieved I think

Brandon Nov 14, 2023

@alexhall @MonaApp It’s amazing. I use it every day only way I would bother to use Twitter.

Cristobal Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp @alexhall Still using it every day. I only have the official Twitter app on my phone for the notifications.

Andy (Old Account)Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp How does this still work, and how is it differ from Spring?

Mona app Nov 14, 2023

@remixman Hi, Spring mini only works on iPhone. For iPad and Mac, and some extra features, check out Spring: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/id1508706541

‎Spring for Twitter

‎Introducing Spring 5, a new generation of Twitter client for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Features fast performance, truly native design and a highly customizable user interface. Tab Bar • Pin your frequently visit pages to the tab bar (for example, a Twitter List, search result list or user profile) • Dr…

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Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp So…it definitely WORKS. I went ahead and installed it and it logged into Twitter just like normal (as in it seemed like a regular log in to Twitter (“X” 🙄)) and I see my Twitter feed.

I have no idea how this is pulling it off.

Caveat: only “issue” is that it uses local bookmarks rather than showing Twitter ones (I’ll update if/as I find any other quirks)

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp It’s a shame it doesn’t read the Twitter Bookmarks, as I’d love to use it to download my Twitter Bookmarks in a non-giant archival block format.

Xav Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Wait what? how does the app work again?

RadishTM Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Tried the app and logged in with no issues. Intrigued as to how this is working with access to their API?

@MonaApp How does this work? Are you just using a regular api key and hoping Elon doesn’t remove it?

Jeff Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Looks like just the iOS app and not the iPad or macOS version. I can understand the cost, but I also understand the risk of it potentially just not working at any moment.

Mona app Nov 14, 2023

@JPZ Hi, Spring for Twitter is also available as a Universal Purchase (purchase once, get on iPhone, iPad and Mac) https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/id1508706541

‎Spring for Twitter

‎Introducing Spring 5, a new generation of Twitter client for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Features fast performance, truly native design and a highly customizable user interface. Tab Bar • Pin your frequently visit pages to the tab bar (for example, a Twitter List, search result list or user profile) • Dr…

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Josh Holme Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Nah not on Twitter. Keeping an eye out for some bluesky related news though 👀

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@Josh @MonaApp Upvote on that. I’ve been using Sora on Bluesky and Mastodon, and it’s a fun but VERY different experience from Mona, and the BlueSky integration is wonky (real issue with replying)

I’d love to see a version of Mona that supported Bluesky. I mean you’re not BUSY or anything right? 😂
Anyways glad to have a non-Twitter way to keep my account active enough to not delete and download good articles to post elsewhere.

Xav Nov 14, 2023

@Wraithe @Josh @MonaApp Sora? Is that a new testflight project?

If so I'd greatly appreciate a link, the stock bluesky app is quite literally horrible... 🙌

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@zav_ @Josh @MonaApp Nope it’s live.
However, I will again say it has glitches as a blue sky client.
If you’re using blue sky, I would recommend you use Graysky

Graysky isn’t as good as any of the Mastodon apps that are out there, but it’s better than the stock BS app, which I agree is terrible.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sora-for-mastodon-bluesky/id6450969760

‎Sora for Mastodon & Bluesky

‎Connect with Mastodon, Misskey, Firefish, and Bluesky instances. Advanced features like remote data retrieval, interest-based post suggestions, organized bookmark folders, personalized feeds, and much more. ◐ Completeness ◑ The app auto-fills incomplete profile details and aggregates post responses,…

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Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@zav_ @Josh @MonaApp Graysky has some nice features like supporting hashtags, and animated GIFs on Bluesky - I’ve been informed there’s a beta, which is even better, but I’m not on that so lol.😂

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/graysky/id6448234181

‎Graysky

‎An alternative client for Bluesky. Fast, smooth, beautiful. • View and post GIFs! • A better layout that priorities your feeds • Translate posts without leaving the app • Likes tab in the profile - for other people! • See all the people you've invited • Push notifications You'll need a Bluesky acc…

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Xav Nov 15, 2023

@Wraithe @Josh Yhea but if only something like @IceCubesApp existed for bluesky

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 15, 2023

@zav_ @Josh @IceCubesApp Absolutely. I say it over and over again, but I think one of the big “edges” that Mastodon has is the rich third-party app environment.

Josh Holme Nov 16, 2023

@Wraithe @zav_ @IceCubesApp I think that will definitely come to Bluesky as well. Just kind of a chicken and egg situation. Once the network opens up and is no longer invite only I think there will be bigger developer interest

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 14, 2023

@zav_ @Josh @MonaApp Also, it’s worth repeating that Sora’s interface is a little…different. it actually has algorithmic discovery and a bunch of other “non-Mastodon features“ and it looks a lot more “Pop” if that makes sense? It’s very colorful.

Wraithe @ PAX EAST Nov 15, 2023

@Josh @MonaApp Also, I just heard back from the developer for Sora and they say the posting issue on BlueSky will be fixed next update. So yay!

Xav Nov 14, 2023

@Josh @MonaApp Same!! I would pay quite a lot for Mona for bluesky...

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Deleted my account. Will never go back. Long live mastodon

Brian Hartgen Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp That's definitely one for me, thank you!

Sascha Diercks 🇪🇺Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp How did you managed to do that?
Also I was really surprised, that importing a mona theme worked as well 😮
I‘ll probably not use it very much - because of Teitter itself, but it is reslly awesome.🤩

Rene Ludwig Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Waiting for Spring for Bluesky ☺️

Chris, VE3RWJ Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp I thought you couldn't use third party apps on Twitter(X) anymore?

wasteland_rider Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp I feel tricked a little as I bought Spring for the full price.

Tina and Tony Sohl Nov 14, 2023

@NightDrake @MonaApp I still do once in a while. just use the android app and te windows 1. both still work fine for me.

darren harris Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp yeah but it's not twitter is it

@MonaApp Thanks! FYI: selecting the Rooster icon gives a File not found error.

Julien Besnier Nov 14, 2023

@MonaApp Wouah you’re amazing !

@MonaApp “This app is currently not available in your country or region” 😐

David Goldfield Nov 15, 2023

@MonaApp Wow, you're still able to access Twitter? That's remarkable.

Jeff Bishop Nov 15, 2023

@MonaApp Iam sorry if this may come across as a badd thing but is their danger in using Spring with Twitter accounts being suspended due to the use of API keys? I just don't want to risk my Twitter account from being black listed. Mind you I am not upset with you, this is strictly on X completely. I am just asking if their is risk at all here. Some have said there is risk.

Brandon Nov 15, 2023

@JeffBishop @MonaApp I don't think you need to worry, but I'll blame Elon if that happens, not the app I'm using. IMO

Janelle🍂Nov 15, 2023

@JeffBishop @MonaApp Yeah that is why I will not use Spring for X just for that reason. I do not want to get in trouble. I've had friends who have.

Craig Nov 15, 2023

@MonaApp Such strongly mixed feelings about this (“I thought I was out…”). In any event, thank you.
Are you willing to comment/speculate regarding how long you expect it to remain usable?

Moisés González Nov 16, 2023

@MonaApp hello, I've downloaded Spring mini for Twitter and it doesn't have the notifications feature. Is there a way to enable it, or is this feature not available in the mini version?

Mona app Nov 16, 2023

@Iniestasfun Push notification is unavailable in Spring.

Moisés González Nov 16, 2023

@MonaApp thanks

Chad C.Nov 16, 2023

@MonaApp FYI Spring for Twitter has an issue right now with icloud sync. The mac version doesn't iCloud sync back to iOS.

Mona app Nov 16, 2023

@dominocollege That’s usually an issue of iOS. Please make sure Low Power Mode is disabled and try restarting your iPhone.