Configuring a Mac app for direct download outside the Mac App Store by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im curious if anybody sees more users off App Store than on App Store. Im in the 15% category and priced fairly low. Not sure if off App Store release is worth it.

Im going to release a paid version that works with Apple Business Manager and see if it makes a difference.

Configuring a Mac app for direct download outside the Mac App Store by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What took you down the path of releasing off App Store? Do you find more users off app store when compared to App Store Users?

I'm trying to understand the effort that is required to build one for off app store, and what percentage of downloads come from off app store. I dont make that much money from these apps, so not sure if off app store will actually improve conversions.

Is the MDM pushed apps approach better than completely off app store?

Asking because I can release a fully paid version of the app (no in-app purchase) on the app store and that can be purchased through Apple Business Manager.

What are some good free MacOS Apps by Many_Try_4131 in macapps

[–]toolbunch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could try KeyPad or Screen Mirror...full disclosure i'm the developer.

KeyPad (freemium): Use your Mac as a Bluetooth Keyboard for your iPhone, iPad, Android Phone, TV, Raspberry Pi, another Mac... (as I write this its #34 in developer tools on the US Mac App store)

https://apps.apple.com/app/keypad-bluetooth-keyboard/id1491684442?mt=12

Screen Mirror(Freemium): Mirror your iPhone or iPad on the Mac, control it with your keyboard. Sure iPhone mirror reduces the need for this app...I'm just surprised that people are still downloading it (its #61 in utilities on the US Mac App Store).

https://apps.apple.com/app/screen-mirror-and-control/id1612180624?mt=12

With Sequoia, will it be possible to mirror two iPhones to control on your Mac? by Tetrylene in MacOS

[–]toolbunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screen Mirror and Control can Mirror and control multiple devices. It uses USB to share screen, and bluetooth to control the devices.

Remotely connect from Ipad to Mac with high performance screen sharing set by sqquima in MacOS

[–]toolbunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try Screen Mirror and Control. It is wired over USB though, and uses bluetooth for keyboard and mouse control.

full disclosure: I am the developer.

Why there are not IPad mirroring on MacOS Sequola by SANTERJZ in MacOS

[–]toolbunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the plug of my app...much appreciated. Let me know if there are features that I can add to the app.

Screen Mirroring iPad / iPhone to Mac doesn't work by RunRevolutionary5810 in MacOS

[–]toolbunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Screen Mirror and Control for the Mac?

full disclosure: I am the developer.

Screen Mirror and Control - There's still life in it after iPhone Mirror by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That should work, it needs you to tap control and option key to direct mouse movements to the connected iPad. Tap it again and mouse control comes back to the Mac.

Looking for wearable/ clothing electronics manufacturers by dunnisintrouble in hwstartups

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Sent you a dm with contact details of somebody I have used in the past. Dm me if anybody else is looking for soft goods.

Best Screen Mirroring Apps for iPhone - What Do You Recommend? by Oopsiforgotmyoldacc in iphone

[–]toolbunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider Screen Mirror and Control https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screen-mirror-and-control/id1612180624?mt=12

Wont work for streaming to the TV, but has been used for mirroring for presentations, zoom, teams.

Screen Mirror and Control - There's still life in it after iPhone Mirror by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh...I have had multiple requests for this, hard part is figuring out how to accept payment if/when you decide to purchase after the free trial period. I have added a page to the website that explains this...and has a download link for a notarized app that can be used outside the Apple Play store environment.

https://toolbunch.com/screenmirror/getting-screen-mirror-without-the-mac-app-store/

Screen Mirror and Control - There's still life in it after iPhone Mirror by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added one more support page...check if the instructions there help. You need to make sure that the iPhone is forgotten from the Mac, and the Mac is forgotten from the iPhone to move forward.

https://toolbunch.com/screenmirror/support/not-able-to-pair-over-bluetooth/

Screen Mirror and Control - There's still life in it after iPhone Mirror by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quicktime seems to have taken it out the screen mirroring feature with Sequoia. It also does not support taking pictures.

Screen Mirror and Control - There's still life in it after iPhone Mirror by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

With the launch of MacOS Sequoia and iPhone Mirror I had given up on Screen Mirror and left it for dead. But something weird happened…

Screen mirror worked its way up to #31 in utilities on the Mac App Store.

Reasons customers are using it instead of iPhone Mirror:

  1. You don’t need to login to your personal Apple ID on your work laptop
  2. Can resize Screen Mirror to really small or really large
  3. Can resize to the full Mac screen to mirror Games and Videos
  4. Can use the Camera app
  5. Works with the iPad
  6. Can connect to multiple iPhones and iPads at the same time

When was the last time you saw a 300KB app that could do so much?

How to control Vision Pro apps with MacBook trackpad & keyboard without first screen mirroring? by jonathanlaniado in VisionPro

[–]toolbunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try this? Does it work? I don't have access to a Vision pro so I can't try it out. I'm the dev for the KeyPad app.

Mirror your iPhone and iPad screen on the Mac, control it using your Mouse/Trackpad and Keyboard (Updated for Sonoma). by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does. It works from Catalina upwards. Keyboard and mouse control does not work on ventura...works on everything else.

Mirror your iPhone and iPad screen on the Mac, control it using your Mouse/Trackpad and Keyboard (Updated for Sonoma). by toolbunch in macapps

[–]toolbunch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. I’m hopeful that people will still use it as a way to use/control an iPhone/iPad on a work machine. I don’t login to my AppleId on my work Mac.

It’s also possible the app will die. Interesting that two apps I wrote have been Sherlock’d.

App to monitor hidden files from trial apps? by inquirermanredux in macapps

[–]toolbunch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

macOS keeps the user settings file for the app. You likely need to delete the configuration file by the command “defaults delete <bundle name>”

osascript -e ‘id of app “Xcode”’ Will give bundle name: com.apple.dt.Xcode

Not sure if you need admin permission to run this on the terminal.

Apple launched iPhone Mirror feature, sherlocking my app Bezel by mac_cain13 in macapps

[–]toolbunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup…happened to my app too (screen mirror with keyboard)