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William Vabrinskas

Huddle - The offline social journal app

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Huddle is a unique social journaling app that focuses on helping you connect with your loved ones in person and share personal journal posts with them. With Huddle, you can create a private network of friends and family that is completely offline and secure.

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William Vabrinskas
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Hey all, Thank you for checking out Huddle! Unlike other social apps that rely on servers and third-party connections, Huddle is fully on device. This means that your personal information and posts are never stored on a remote server and are only accessible to you and the people you choose to connect with. You can rest assured that your privacy is protected and your personal information is secure. With Huddle, you can share personal text posts with your friends and family just by pressing a single button. The posts will transfer to each others devices for viewing later so you can instead focus on spending quality in-person time with the people who matter most. The app is designed to be simple and user-friendly, with a clean and intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and use. Whether you're looking to make new connections or strengthen existing ones, Huddle is the perfect app for you.
Max Savonin
@wvabrinskas Hey there! The focus on privacy and offline functionality with Huddle is intriguing. Here are some questions and how I can help: - How does Huddle ensure the security of data stored entirely on user devices? Are there any encryption measures in place? - Since Huddle is offline-first, how can users discover new connections and keep existing ones engaged without a central server? As a developer, I'm interested in the technical aspects of data storage and security on user devices. If those align with my skills, I might be able to contribute to future development. Overall, Huddle offers a unique approach to social interaction. Exploring robust data security on devices, potential user discovery features, and fostering user engagement in an offline environment could enhance its value. I'd be happy to see how Huddle evolves and potentially contribute my skills if relevant!
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@max_savonin1 Hey! Thanks for questions. Let me take some time to answer them for you. Security question: - The data is stored on device using Apple's CoreData framework, which is a wrapper for SQLite. The database is fully exportable / importable so you can control your data. It is not encrypted as it never leaves your device. Encryption for the database is a good idea though for those who want extra security. I do support face id / passcode locking the app. Your password also never leaves the device and is stored in your Keychain. (this is synced with iCloud though if you have iCloud Keychain enabled). The password is also not stored in plain text. It is encrypted prior to being stored. Connection questions: - That's actually the charm of Huddle. You can't explore new connections unless you meet them in person. This is the cornerstone of Huddle, to facilitate private and in person connections.
Kyrylo Silin
Hey William, An offline social journal app is a unique concept! How does Huddle ensure the security and privacy of the data transferred between devices? Congrats on the launch!
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@kyrylosilin it does! It uses a private network between the two devices. It’s not going through a Server or anything.
KJ
Hey William, the idea of an off-server app is quite novel and exciting. Though have you considered if a freemium model could help you with user acquisition? Also, using a video for the listing would really help with understanding the UI of the app, no?
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@growthdreamer22 I did, but I really dislike subscription services. There are so many of them now. A video is a great idea!
KJ
@wvabrinskas yes, I too dislike subscriptions. Though may be the first week/month could be free and then you charge? Lower your entry barrier, the easier it would be to succeed.
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@growthdreamer22 not a bad idea.
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@growthdreamer22 It's now free for the next 2 weeks! Great suggestion
KJ
@wvabrinskas Happy to be of help :) My team will be launching a product in 2 days, would love your feedback as well.
Kehui Guo
With so many social media platforms overwhelmed by "not-too-close" interactions, Huddle seems like a good place to reconnect with my close circles! Congrats on the launch!
Andriy Semenets
Congratulations on the launch! Any plans to launch an Android version soon? Thanks.
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@semanser I have plans but I need to see how interoperable the peer to peer connections are
Muhammad Yaseen
Great concept for a journaling app! The offline functionality will be great for those who value privacy and in-person interactions.
Julia Watson
This app sounds amazing! I love the idea of connecting with loved ones in a private and secure way. Congrats on launching something so thoughtful. Good luck!
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@julia_watson3 thank you!
Aaron hailey
I'm really intrigued by this app. It's refreshing to see a focus on genuine connections. Can't wait to try it out and share moments with my loved ones.
Toshit Garg
Nice social journal app... congrats!
William Vabrinskas
Maker
Hey all! Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. Because of the engagement I have made Huddle FREE OF CHARGE for the next 2 weeks! Go download it now for free! Thank you again!
Mike Welch
Huddle has proven to be a fun and safe way that our teenagers can journal and share their posts with trusted friends (if they choose)! Everything remains encrypted on your device by default. To share with someone, you must be in their physical presence. Posts you share with others cannot be reshared by them, so there are no chances of your posts going viral beyond your control. My teenage daughter and her closest friends have enjoyed sharing posts with each other at school and don't have to worry about them getting into the wrong hands. Our son has really taken to using it for journaling and he only shares a few posts with family and friends when he wants. With privacy at its foundation, this is a well-designed and fun app that you can use however you like. The developer is very responsive and is open to feedback. I highly recommend this app!
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@magicmiguel thank you so much Mike! So happy you and your family enjoy using the app!
Morgan nabors
How secure is the data stored in Huddle? Interested in understanding how it maintains privacy for users.
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@morgan_nabors there is no servers and no imternet connection is required. the database itself is a CoreData database which is basically a SQLite database. It’s exportable and importable by the user. There is no encryption currently but it’s stored in the app container unavailable to any other process without explicit user consent. The app can also be locked by FaceID or passcode. User password is stored encrypted on the keychain.
Arlinda Eastwood
This looks perfect for creating private networks with friends and family. I will see in future how it enhances personal connections.
Peter Victor
Hi, this is such a cool concept! I love the idea of keeping social combination offline and private. It’s a refreshing change from traditional social media. Good luck with the launch!
Amber Zeng
Hi William, It's a fantastic idea! If I post something on my public social media accounts, then setting it as only visible to my good friends or family can also make sure my privacy will not be exposed to the other people. Can you share what's the differentiation of Huddle? Thanks.
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@amber_zeng with Huddle there is no public feed. The only way you build your feed is by meeting people in person and using a peer to peer network created between your two iPhones to share posts. It’s all offline and only visible and shareable if you want to
Jayesh Gohel
Hey @wvabrinskas Huddle: Connect offline with loved ones? How does a journaling app bring people together face-to-face? Is it about sharing thoughts to spark conversations or something else?
William Vabrinskas
Maker
@jpgohil93 basically as you create posts for yourself you can mark them as shareable. Then instead of posting to a traditional social media to update your family, you can share them directly when you see them in person.