Tweetbot

Discontinued

Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2011
Developer: Tapbots
Pricing: Paid ($4.99 iOS, $9.99 Mac)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, macOS

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Social Media Clients

Overview

Tweetbot is a Twitter client application developed for iOS and macOS devices. It provides tools for viewing timelines, managing lists, composing tweets, and interacting with Twitter content through gestures and customizable navigation. The app targets users seeking an alternative to the official Twitter app with features like private user notes and theme switching.

Key Features

Multiple Timelines - Switch between lists or main timeline by holding the timeline label.
Smart Gestures - Swipe left on tweets for related content, right for conversations; double-tap links to open.
Customizable Navigation - Customize last two tabs and access unused tabs easily.
Private User Notes - Add personal notes to user profiles visible only to the user.
Dark/Light Theme Toggle - Switch themes by two-finger swipe up or down.
List Management - Create, manage, and read from public or private lists in dedicated tab.
Inline Media Viewing - View images, YouTube thumbnails, Vine, and GIFs directly in timeline.
Multiple Account Support - Switch and reorder accounts; delete by drag gesture.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Tweetbot for iOS	$4.99 one-time	Full Twitter client features for iPhone/iPad.
Tweetbot for Mac	$9.99 one-time	Full Twitter client features for macOS.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) and macOS. Supports iOS 7 and later versions up to recent releases like Tweetbot 6. Twitter API changes in 2023 discontinued functionality.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Instapaper
Read it Later
CloudApp URL shortening
Giphy for GIFs
Apple Watch notifications
Haptic feedback
External browser links

Alternatives

App	Difference
Twitter (official)	Free web and app client with basic features but no advanced gestures or custom themes.
TweetDeck	Web-based multi-column interface owned by Twitter, lacks mobile apps and private notes.
Fenster	Modern iOS/macOS Twitter client post-API changes, subscription-based unlike Tweetbot's one-time purchase.
Twitterrific	Similar paid iOS Twitter client with minimalist design, also discontinued due to API costs.

Reputation

Tweetbot was praised for its polished interface, smart gestures, and efficient Twitter experience, earning acclaim as a top third-party client. Users appreciated customization like themes and notes. Criticisms arose from its paid model and eventual discontinuation after Twitter's 2023 API restrictions ended support.

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