We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Tweetbot is an award-winning Twitter client for iOS and the Mac. Create lists and use them as curated timelines. Create and share powerful mute filters using keywords or regular expressions. Tweetbot for Mac isn’t the app for people who casually check on Twitter every couple of days: it is priced at $19.99, a clear signal as to the kind of audience Tapbots want to capture. On the other hand, it’s also understandable why Tapbots may want to save precious Twitter tokens for users who really value the feature set of Tweetbot. Tapbots today released an early version of its Tweetbot Twitter app for the Mac. Tweetbot for Mac is a public alpha release, so users will likely encounter a lot of bugs.
Tweetbot for OS X is already a great product in its own right. However, the 2.1 version exponentially makes it better: it has an improved interface and a bunch of new features.
This Twitter client for the Mac which allows you to simultaneously manage your accounts and allow you to work around the microblogging social network seamlessly. Though you could say that it’s best to use Twitter itself to manage your accounts, you can never go wrong if you choose to pick up this third-party software.
Let’s take a look at what this app is capable of, our impressions, list of features and improvements, along with sets itself apart from the 2.0 version and other Twitter clients.
Comparing Tweetbot to Twitter
Tweetbot For Ios
There’s one glaring difference between Tweetbot and Twitter – the latter does not have the capability of letting you access and work on multiple accounts at the same time. This in turn makes it hard for users, business owners, and social media managers to handle and seamlessly switch from business and company accounts to regular ones.
Meanwhile, Tweetbot lets you do this through its intuitive user interface which features multiple columns and windows. These allow you to access your Twitter lists, saved searches, mentions, and direct messages. You will never miss a tweet or an interaction with this app.
And yes, we can safely assume that Tweetbot does a better job in giving the Twitter experience than Twitter.
App support
One of the best things about using Tweetbot is it being optimized for the OS X – everything about it feels right on the Mac, from the user interface up to how it looks. The app supports the various Mac computers’ Retina display, giving you scintillating and beautiful visuals during use. It beautifully syncs well with the Notification Center, giving you timely updates of what’s happening on Twitter accounts.
The app also supports third party shortlinks like bitly – a relief from having to use proprietary shorteners. It also supports img.ly, CloudApp, Droplr, and Pinboard.
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Videos from Twitter, Vine (which is owned by Twitter), and Instagram have been added with the new version as well.
Our impressions
As mentioned earlier, Tweetbot does a better job in giving users everything about Twitter than the social network itself. This claim can easily be justified: the app divides each aspect of Twitter intuitively – and we daresay it does a great job.
Your mentions, timeline, direct messages, user profile, mutes, and your favorites have their own tabs, giving you quick and easy access to your activities and the things you should be paying attention to. The previous iOS version did not support pictures in the direct messages tab, but it has been fixed now. The timeline also supports animated GIFs and most photo formats. It was one of the must-have features back then, and we’re glad they managed to add it in the 2.1 update. You can now use the pinch to zoom gesture to have a closer look on the pictures.
If you’re worried about tweeting on the wrong account, don’t fret: there is an avatar which appears on top of the currently-used account. The only way you can be confused with the logged in accounts are if you use the same avatar for each account or if you haven’t had a cup of coffee yet. Each account can have its own set preferences for notifications too.
When you click on the retweets, it will show the list of people who have retweeted the tweet – it will also feature the minuscule versions of the avatars of the people who did. Thought this may not be much of a factor, it’s a must if you want to check out the profiles of the people who did it. It’s a neat addition and it’s a great way to find out which types of audiences are likely to share your content.
Props to Tapbot for adding an Activity tab in 2.1. It shows every interaction someone has with your selected accounts, from tweet favorites, follows, and to mentions. This is useful especially in interacting with your audiences and in recording their reactions, especially if you’re doing it for academic or business purposes.
Though videos from Vine, Twitter, and Instagram can play on Tweetbot. Unfortunately, there’s still no support for YouTube and other web players, which still requires a browser to open.
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Should you be using Tweetbot? Yes, but make sure you need it
We can safely say that Tweetbot is a must-have app – but only if you have some use for it. Basically, if you’re a casual user, you would not be able to fully use the software, especially if you only use Twitter to keep up with the trends and have conversations with friends who are on the platform.
Tweetbot is perfect for social media managers – those who handle the Twitter accounts of their clients – who need to work on multiple clients’ accounts at the same time. It’s also great for people who regularly access multiple fictional or parody accounts at the same time – it’s easier to tweet, reply, and even promote something (especially if you’re being paid to do so) with Tweetbot.
Finally, Tweetbot is a must for marketers who are studying the impact of their tweets on their targeted audiences. Though it does not provide comprehensive stats like those shown in Twitter Analytics, it’s a quick way to see the number of favorites and retweets. And yes, it’s perfect if you want to fire off tweets on multiple accounts simultaneously.
Final thoughts on Tweetbot 2.1
Overall, we highly recommend Tweetbot – it’s a great tool to help you succeed in the volatile world of social media and if you use it well, you could find yourself basking in the upper echelon of digital marketing.
First-time users who are planning to buy it will be lucky to do so with a dropped down price of $9.99. If you’re one of these people, then don’t think twice: buy and install one now. If you’ve already downloaded the earlier version of the app, you can download the updated one for free on the Mac App Store.
Developer(s) | Tapbots LLC |
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Initial release | iPhone: April 14, 2011 iPad: February 8, 2012 Mac: October 18, 2012 |
Stable release | iPhone: 5.1.4 / October 30, 2019; 12 months ago iPad: 5.1.4 / October 30, 2019; 12 months ago macOS: 3.3.3 / October 15, 2019; 12 months ago |
Operating system | iOS, macOS |
Type | Twitter client |
License | Proprietary |
Website | tapbots.com/tweetbot/ |
Tweetbot is a third party client application for the social networking site Twitter meant for use on Apple Inc.'s iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Mac platforms. The application is available in three versions, one optimized for use with iPhone and iPod Touch, one for the Mac, with another version meant for use exclusively for iPad.
History[edit]
Tweetbot was initially released on April 14, 2011 by Tapbots on the App Store. It was only available for the iPhone at that time. Features have been added to the program over time, including multiple account switching, in-timeline viewing of images and YouTube video thumbnails, push notifications, and the ability to mute certain users and topics in the timeline view temporarily. Customization of two tabs is also available in the application, and updates after the release of iOS 5 have added other features such as left and right swiping of a Twitter message to follow individual conversation threads.[1]
Inherent in Tapbots' design philosophy, the app's slogan is 'A Twitter client with personality', which is meant to emulate a friendly robot, as the company's other programs do. The program also has universal syncing through iCloud, allowing for bookmarking between the iPhone, iPad and Mac clients.[2]
On June 11, 2012 Tapbots announced the launch of an alpha version of Tweetbot for Mac. Since October 18, 2012 the final version is available in the Mac App Store, which includes all features of the iOS version.[3]
Subsequently, on October 3, 2012 a sister app featuring most of the features of Tweetbot, Netbot, was released by Tapbots for the paid Twitter competitor App.net.[4]
On November 19, 2012 Tapbots released version 2.6.1. The notable update in this version was a tweaked user interface, modifying the design of icons and buttons.[5]
On February 4, 2013 Tapbots released version 2.7 of Tweetbot. Added features include support for inline viewing of Vine video clips as well as options to set a default browser for external links.[6] Shortly after, version 2.7.1 was released to fix a bug in the 2.7 update that caused the application to crash at launch for many users.[7]
On October 17, 2013 Tapbots submitted version 3.0 of Tweetbot to the App Store team for review.[8] Version 3.0 is an update to match the new design of iOS 7.
On July 1, 2014 Tapbots updated Tweetbot to version 1.6 for Mac, introducing multiple image upload feature and fixed other minor bugs.[9]
On June 4, 2015, Tapbots announced Tweetbot 2.0 for Mac. The update introduced a new look to match the aesthetic of OS X Yosemite and a new starting price. The update was free for existing users.[10]
On October 1, 2015, Tapbots released version 4.0 of Tweetbot.[11] Added features include iPad support, landscape support for iPhone and iPad, new statistics and activity view, new column view in landscape on iPad and iPhone 6 Plus, split view multi-tasking on iPad, quick reply from notifications, safari view controller with content blocker support, and a new user interface. Tweetbot 4 also improved its mute filter settings, status details, user profiles, and optimizations to the app itself. It is the first applications that requires iOS 9 on the device. It can not be downloaded with earlier version of the mobile operating system, as the program supports only the English localization.
Tweetbot Online
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Tweetbot 4.1 was released by Tapbots.[12] For the first time, the app supports Apple Watch and displays alerts for new favorite, new follows, and mentions. Just click on the alert for a detailed view and right from the Apple Watch you can follow back, retweet or favorite based on the kind of alert it is. Once you are in the detailed view, a quick tap on the avatar displays user's profile. You can see their bio, locations, profile picture and also an option to DM, follow or unfollow and reply them.[13]
On May 16, 2018, Tapbots announced Tweetbot 3.0 for Mac. The update introduced a new look and Expandable Sidebar, Night Mode, and automatical playback videos and GIF media.
Reception[edit]
PC Magazine praised it for design and customization, but criticized the lack of support for multiple Twitter accounts, an issue that was addressed in later versions.[14]Mac Stories called it 'excellent', the reviewer's favorite Twitter client.[15]The Daily Telegraph gave it 4/5 stars.[16]Macworld praised its 'impressive' feature set and design.[17]
References[edit]
- ^'Tweetbot a Twitter Client with Personality'. tapbots.com. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^'iCloud Sync'. tapbots.com. April 10, 2012. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^'Tweetbot for Mac'. tapbots.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^Panzario, Matthew (October 3, 2012). 'Tweetbot creator launches Netbot, a mature and polished App.net client for iPhone and iPad'. TheNextWeb. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^Veticci, Federico (March 12, 2012). 'Tweetbot 2.6.1 Tweaks UI'. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^Sande, Steven (February 4, 2013). 'Tweetbot 2.7 for iPhone adds Vine, Flickr previews'. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^'Tweetbot for Twitter (iPhone & iPod touch)'. iTunes Preview. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^Jardine, Mark (October 17, 2013). 'Tapbots and the State of our Apps in iOS 7'. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ^'TweetBot Updated to V1.6 for Mac'. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^Williams, Owen (June 4, 2015). 'Tweetbot 2 for Mac is my new favorite Twitter client'. The Next Web. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ^'Say hello to Tweetbot 4'. October 1, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^'Tweetbot 4.1 with Apple Watch support is out'. November 3, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^'Tweetbot 4.1 for iOS brings in Apple Watch Support'. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ^'Tweetbot (for iPad)', PC Magazine, February 15, 2012
- ^Viticci, Federico (April 14, 2011), 'Tweetbot for iPhone Review', MacStories
- ^Shane Richmond, 'Tweetbot for iPad review', The Daily Telegraph (UK), March 15, 2012
- ^Lex Friedman, 'Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad Review', Macworld
Tweetbot Desktop
External links[edit]
Tweetbot Vs Twitter
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