Store-Extend : A new way to browse AppStore for free

[fedj]

@fedj - I was talking about getting a list of apps I have that have been updated, like in the real appstore. But I agree with TheSquad, it's probably not possible.

@kas23 - Go to categories in store-extend and you can sort any category by new, price drop, or top free/paid.

I like having lots of tidbits of information just in list view, so I know whether or not I should click through to the description, screenshots, and possibly buy. Here's what *I* think should be included in the basic list view.

*Icon
*Name
*Category (subcategory for games maybe)
*price/new price
*star rating
*number of ratings/reviews
*If there's enough room, a bit of description (not really viable on iphone screen though)

When browsing for sales/new apps, this is enough information for me to know if I want to try the app, if it's free.


One more addition would be nice; again I'm not sure if you can access it but complete reviews from the actual app store would be awesome. Also appsniper shows the star rating which while very inaccurate for some reason is very helpful at times.


Nate

For the updated softwares, I would love to but I don't think it's possible and even if it was, Apple may not accept the update.

For the list, I was desperate about putting all these informations into a such little box. For example, if you take a look to sales boxes, you can see that there is no such place to put more information.

Again, I was refused twice because of the stars ratings
When I was talking to Apple to know why other apps can show star ratings, they just answered me that they had chance... Apple and it's agreement policy

I noticed a fair few apps have no screen shots today? Maybe I've just not noticed it so far but is that a bug/issue? Its nice to see them!

I'm working on it, it's a bug issue that's quite difficult to resolve but I will spot it.

 

[fedj]

Oh no. Store extended fooled me today. I was looking at the top 100free softwares(in Indian store) and it showed Tetris by EA at no75. Excitedly I hit the buy button only to find that it was not free and still4.99. . Went back to the app to reconfirm. It was still showing tetris free at no 75. Also the app crashed when I clicked on the Fast n furious lite in the same list. But other than these two incidents there hasn't been any other problems with the app. Still a 5star app for me.

a few suggestions in addition to what has already been discussed in the thread.

1. Price n update history for all the apps. Appsniper does it by putting the price and updates Data on a graph. No need to do it that way. Use a list to show the details like you see on appshopper.com. Really neat, yet extremely useful.

2. Sync my data(favourite apps) with your server and allow me to use the same on my computer online via a website hosted by you. The app is pretty good but I'd prefer my mac over the iPhone any day. If a web site is not possible then send the users an email as and when an app (in his favourite list) gets a price change. I don't want to run the app twice a day just to see if any of my app went on sale. Also the email idea will be a lot cheapr compared to push notificatios.

I'm so sorry for the price ! I didn't notice but in one really specific case, the server crashes on a bug. I'm working on it immediatly, this is a seriously embarassing...
Sorry again for the bug, I try to fix this right now.


About your suggestions, I would say :

1. I'm opened to do it, I just need to think about the ergonomy but it will probably be in the next update.

2. I was thinking about push notifications for next update, but good idea thanks. It will probably be an option in the program or on the blog.
The favourite list is saved on the server but it will be hard to link it to the website (http://www.store-extend.com in beta for the moment but it works)

Thank you for all your suggestions and your bug report, it allows me to fix much more bugs than alone.

 

[fedj]

I noticed a fair few apps have no screen shots today? Maybe I've just not noticed it so far but is that a bug/issue? Its nice to see them!

Ok, I've spotted it, I'm fixing it right now, it just needs time to update everything.

 

[liptonlover]

You don't need to be embarrassed about anything... it's a beautiful app and it works almost perfectly. Besides, it's better than a majority of the world can do

As for another bug though, my new and price drop lists won't update. I just visited the site and it's up to date, but on my Touch the lists have been the same for 2 days now. This is a problem I had with appsniper now and then as well.

Your site is very well done. It looks great and works perfectly. The one thing I noticed is in the top nav bar you're missing a couple 's'. It should be 'New Apps' and 'Top Apps'

Might I add that I love the promo tags both on the site and in the app? How do you get that information? Manually?

Nate

 

[fedj]

You don't need to be embarrassed about anything... it's a beautiful app and it works almost perfectly. Besides, it's better than a majority of the world can do

As for another bug though, my new and price drop lists won't update. I just visited the site and it's up to date, but on my Touch the lists have been the same for 2 days now. This is a problem I had with appsniper now and then as well.

Your site is very well done. It looks great and works perfectly. The one thing I noticed is in the top nav bar you're missing a couple 's'. It should be 'New Apps' and 'Top Apps'

Might I add that I love the promo tags both on the site and in the app? How do you get that information? Manually?

Nate

Lol thank you !

For the bug on your ipod touch, I tested Store-Extend on it and it's up-to-date, on which store are you ?

Website corrected, thanks.

Lol no I have a server which verifies each price (and more) every hour.

 

[liptonlover]

I just checked it again and it's up to date again... I'm in the US store.

I don't get it... What differentiates a promo from a price drop?

Going back to your site again, I think your homepage should focus more on promoting the app. You also need contact info, and maybe an about me page for fun . Also, pressing return when I've just typed in the search bar should initiate the search.

Sorry I keep mentioning things... I seem to be full of ideas lol.

Nate

 

[TheSquad]

I just checked it again and it's up to date again... I'm in the US store.

I don't get it... What differentiates a promo from a price drop?

Going back to your site again, I think your homepage should focus more on promoting the app. You also need contact info, and maybe an about me page for fun . Also, pressing return when I've just typed in the search bar should initiate the search.

Sorry I keep mentioning things... I seem to be full of ideas lol.

Nate

I Heard about the website being beta... pretty good so far, but yeah not everything is working, that's probably why it is a beta

fedj must not have one minute for himself with everything he has to take care ! lol

 

[fedj]

I just checked it again and it's up to date again... I'm in the US store.

I don't get it... What differentiates a promo from a price drop?

Going back to your site again, I think your homepage should focus more on promoting the app. You also need contact info, and maybe an about me page for fun . Also, pressing return when I've just typed in the search bar should initiate the search.

Sorry I keep mentioning things... I seem to be full of ideas lol.

Nate

Lol ok, tell me if this happens another time ^^(it's quite difficult to repair a bug I don't see lol)
I'm working on a banner to promote the app but I don't have much time and so much work
Yep for the search button I know, I'm experiencing the auto-completion feature and that's why it's quite buggy but I will repair it.

Don't be sorry, your help is necessary for me. If you have more ideas, don't hesitate at all !

@TheSquad : That's true, I don't have any time for me

 

[fedj]

I noticed a fair few apps have no screen shots today? Maybe I've just not noticed it so far but is that a bug/issue? Its nice to see them!

I think it's fixed now, thank you for the bug report.

 

[TheSquad]

BTW I had another idea, more than a completion to liptonlover idea...
what about push notification when one of your favorite has price drop ?

 

[GoCubsGo]

@TheSquad : That's true, I don't have any time for me

Oh I dunno. Develop an app that earns you money and have to work on it even while it earns money. Doesn't seem like anything you should be mad about.

BTW I had another idea, more than a completion to liptonlover idea...
what about push notification when one of your favorite has price drop ?

If an app is my favorite wouldn't I have already bought it? Do you think I'd like the fact that it is now cheaper thrown in my face?

 

[rendez2k]

Oh I dunno. Develop an app that earns you money and have to work on it even while it earns money. Doesn't seem like anything you should be mad about.

If an app is my favorite wouldn't I have already bought it? Do you think I'd like the fact that it is now cheaper thrown in my face?

I think the idea of favourites is to bookmark apps that you want to keep an eye on and wish to buy when they're cheaper, similar to app snipers 'snipe' feature. In which case, push would be brilliant!

 

[TheSquad]

Personnaly I do both...

I keep track of my favorite apps, if I do a restore, but I use it to watch some games, that are droping in the top, i'm certain it will be on promo really soon to get back on Top !!
So being noticed by a push when they does would be great !

Oh I dunno. Develop an app that earns you money and have to work on it even while it earns money. Doesn't seem like anything you should be mad about.

That's right if it give him lot's of money, but since Store-Extend doesn't seems to be well known yet, I don't think he earns a lot...
I don't know you but i would be mad working for $5 a day !

 

[fedj]

Oh I dunno. Develop an app that earns you money and have to work on it even while it earns money. Doesn't seem like anything you should be mad about.

I don't earn money, the money earned is not enough to pay the server...

If an app is my favorite wouldn't I have already bought it? Do you think I'd like the fact that it is now cheaper thrown in my face?

I will probably make the push feature available but it will not be activated by default, you will have an option I think.

 

[fedj]

That's right if it give him lot's of money, but since Store-Extend doesn't seems to be well known yet, I don't think he earns a lot...
I don't know you but i would be mad working for $5 a day !

Actually it's less than that...

 

[ImNoSuperMan]

You don't need to be embarrassed about anything... it's a beautiful app and it works almost perfectly. Besides, it's better than a majority of the world can do

Might I add that I love the promo tags both on the site and in the app?

Exactly. No need to be embarrassed. I was just reporting a bug so that you can take care of it. The app is fantastic. It is way better than what I first expected. In fact I might not even use the default AppStore app anymore. I love the look and feel of the app. Keep up the good work

 

[abijnk]

Hey, just started using this app. Its pretty nice. Kudos.

 

[fedj]

Exactly. No need to be embarrassed. I was just reporting a bug so that you can take care of it. The app is fantastic. It is way better than what I first expected. In fact I might not even use the default AppStore app anymore. I love the look and feel of the app. Keep up the good work

Thank you ! I really care about the quality of the service and I really try to spend all my free time to improve the app.

 

[TheSquad]

You may integrate a theme chooser in the App, could be nice !

 

[fedj]

You may integrate a theme chooser in the App, could be nice !

Why not, it can be nice but I need graphical ideas lol, always the same problem.
What do you think about a feature that can install new themes when they are available ?

 

[TheSquad]

Why not, it can be nice but I need graphical ideas lol, always the same problem.
What do you think about a feature that can install new themes when they are available ?

Yeah and let users upload their own theme !

 

[fedj]

Yeah and let users upload their own theme !

I would really like but how to do ? Pictures are in a special size and there are lots of pictures. How will they do to verify the general look of their creation ? (a picture alone can be beautiful but inserted in a special context, they can be really ugly ...)
If anyone has an idea, just tell me !

 

[TheSquad]

I would really like but how to do ? Pictures are in a special size and there are lots of pictures. How will they do to verify the general look of their creation ? (a picture alone can be beautiful but inserted in a special context, they can be really ugly ...)
If anyone has an idea, just tell me !

Like everyone does... tells people how separate files, with every details about resolution...

Another great thing would be smart-List, like : show me All Software from GameLoft which are in Discount... or again : Show me All New App from ElectronicArts since last Seven days...

and everytime one of the smart-list changes, a push notification

 

[fedj]

Like everyone does... tells people how separate files, with every details about resolution...

Another great thing would be smart-List, like : show me All Software from GameLoft which are in Discount... or again : Show me All New App from ElectronicArts since last Seven days...

and everytime one of the smart-list changes, a push notification

I don't know if it is a really good idea to directly upload files but if somebody wants a new theme, he can send it to me via e-mail after a contact us request.

Smart list is a good idea, but do I need to improve the search feature and do a "saved search" which updates every X mins or directly make a new feature "Smart-list" ?

 

[TheSquad]

I don't know if it is a really good idea to directly upload files but if somebody wants a new theme, he can send it to me via e-mail after a contact us request.

Smart list is a good idea, but do I need to improve the search feature and do a "saved search" which updates every X mins or directly make a new feature "Smart-list" ?

May be a saved search, since, there is nothing on the search until you have done a search, you may have enough place to do it ! That will be really great !
Every blog would use Store-Extend for blogging new App and Discount's for sure !