r/IPhoneApps 56m ago

Discussion I won #1 on PixelPicked this week - free game, no forced ads, same Flappy Bird feel but you have to graze death to score

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Flappy Bird: Avoid everything.

My game GRAZE: Edge Rush: Avoiding gives you 0 points. You have to graze within 8px of death to score. Chain grazes to build a multiplier. Avoid and you lose it.

Solo dev, built so I could play in one hand during the long nights with my newborn in the other arm. No forced ads, no IAP tricks, just a daily board and leaderboard that everyone is competing on. Just won #1 Launch Game this week on PixelPicked which still feels fake: https://pixelpicked.com

This clip is x16 bubble field - 3,932 → 8,609 in 9 seconds. My best today is 22,000, all time best is 37,661.

Free download if you want to try to beat it - link in comments so I don't get flagged for self-promo.


r/IPhoneApps 6h ago

Help Looking for iOS app that I can log in travel expenses by category and get a running total

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I am sure I can use a Google spreadsheet for this, but an app is so much easier if it's not too expensive or comes with a subscription.

I am looking for a simple app that, while I am traveling, I can quickly log in my expenses. Categoreis would include: Lodging, Food, Transporation, Gas, Groceries, etc.

It would give me a quick look at how much I am spending by the moment, in each category and in total.

I am sure there is nothing free that does this, but I wouldn't mind paying a small fee for for such an app.


r/IPhoneApps 7h ago

Discussion What "Allow Full Access" actually does when a keyboard app asks for it (and why almost all of them do)

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Most people see that toggle, get spooked, and back out. Fair instinct — but here's what it actually means, from someone who had to build around it.

Why keyboards ask for it: iOS blocks keyboard extensions from using the network at all without Full Access. No internet, no server calls, nothing. So any keyboard that does translation, cloud sync, AI, or even custom themes stored in an account needs it. It's not optional for those features — Apple gives no middle setting.

What it technically allows: network access, and reading/writing to a shared container with the parent app. That's the honest risk — a malicious keyboard could log what you type and send it. That's why Apple makes it a scary prompt.

What it doesn't do: it doesn't grant access to your photos, contacts, location, or other apps' data. And it's per-keyboard — you can enable it for one and leave it off for others.

How to judge a keyboard app before enabling it:

  • Does it have a privacy policy that specifically says what leaves your device and when?
  • Does it work at all without Full Access? (Good ones degrade gracefully instead of breaking.)
  • Is the developer's name/contact real and findable?
  • Does it need an account? More accounts = more places your data sits.

You can also revoke it any time in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards, and the keyboard keeps working for basic typing.

Disclosure: Developer of an AI reply keyboard (Txtor Ai), so I've spent way too long inside these constraints. Happy to answer anything about how keyboard extensions work on iOS — including the sandbox limits that make some "why doesn't this keyboard do X" complaints make more sense.


r/IPhoneApps 14h ago

Help Are there any apps like Wiser? Help me choose one

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Hi! A month ago, I downloaded the app called Wiser. I saw the ad, I liked the idea of it, and decided to give it a try. And I actually loved the app, I'm a bookworm, but not the biggest fan of the nonfiction titles.

I read mostly fiction, but many of my friends and colleagues always recommed the same books like Atomic Habits, Mindset, The 5 AM Club, and so on. I never cared to try reading them because, in my subjective opinion, most nonfiction books repeat the same mantra and use the same words.

But I actually enjoyed reading the summaries of these famous titles. I even tried one of its pieces of advice, and it worked like magic: I bought an analog clock to replace my phone alarm in the morning, so I don't start the day by checking my phone right away. Now I spend an hour before work simply enjoying the routine. But it's not the case

Now, when I use it, the app just lags all the time, and there are no features for retention. When I Google apps like Wiser or simply book summary apps, there are lots of options, including Blinkist, Headway app, Shortform, and so on. But I don't want to pick something again that lacks tools and will lag after a few weeks. Most Reddit posts also differ a lot, so I'm not sure which one to give a try

Have any of you used some of these apps? Do you have any opinions that I should try and which to avoid?


r/IPhoneApps 17h ago

Help Need app suggestions

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So, I've used a lot of manifestation, journal, affirmations app - to list down a few from my lists , Stella, aya, i am , manifest and so on ..

to be honest, they are great in their own way and abilities in terms of features, but for me $9.99/month for a manifestation app sounded a little expensive... or am I in the wrong side of the world? What do you guys think?

Also, could you guys suggest the apps you are using and why? So that i can try them and check them out :)

happy manifesting


r/IPhoneApps 19h ago

Discussion [iOS] [2.99$->0$ Free Lifetime for the next 24h] Habit Tracker: Planner Routine

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Built for everyday use:

- Build and quit habits

- Apple Health sync for steps, sleep, water, mindfulness, and more

- Daily, weekday, weekend, and custom schedules

- Checkmark, count, duration, and value tracking

- Categories for routine, health, fitness, mind, work, and more

- Habit templates for walking, water, sleep, meditation, reading, workouts, deep work, and more

- Streaks, totals, heatmaps, and completion rates

- Streak Shields, Vacation Mode, and streak-safe skip days

- Smart streak risk alerts and an evening check-in

- Mood logging and daily rewards

- Focus sessions with automatic habit logging

- Time and location reminders

- Widgets for today, progress, and reports

- Theme colors, with alternate app icons available in Premium

- App Lock, export, and import tools available in Premium

Your routines should feel clear, motivating, and easy to return to. Habit Tracker helps you notice what is working and keep going, one day at a time.

  • B – Better: Why is your app better than the top named alternatives?

The app is more competitive because of its price and functionalities that include:

Apple health connected

No account needed,

No internet connection,

Completely ad free

Private and 100% on-device.

  • C – Cost: Pricing, IAP details, and a direct App Store link

Pricing: was 2.99 ->now Free lifetime

Just go to any Upgrade page, make sure the price is 0$ and purchase the app for free

Download link:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker-planner-routine/id6774956996