This is pretty neat, as product designers work on more addictive and distracting tech it's always good to find ways to get around it and stay focused. @gerasim_sergey with so many paid alternatives why offer your app for free?
@abadesi I developed DeskCover when I tried new technologies (compatible with the Apple App Store Sandbox) for my UnDistracted application, which can not be distributed through the App Store.
First I sold DeskCover to the App Store, but now I decided to distribute it for free, without ads and purchases in the app. I'm wondering whether a free application can be successful, since the competition in the free Top App Store is very large (much more than among the paid ones).
I will be grateful for the criticism and advice on how to continue to be with this application.
Sorry for my English
@abadesi sorry, it's probably right to say, if there are so many paid alternatives, then this is the only good step, if users do not want to use a free application, then they do not buy paid.
Not shy about copying many elements of HazeOver app. I’m not talking about general idea: it’s down to menu structure, the same keyboard shortcut, some UI layout and even text along with app description phrases.
p/general
p/ama
p/introduce-yourself
p/self-promotion
p/shadcn-ui
p/agbr
p/fine
p/producthunt
p/thoughts-5
p/zencoder
p/wisprflow
p/xnapper
p/screaming-frog-seo-spider
p/google-chrome
p/elevenlabs
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yep thats cool
Pros:totally cool
Cons:cool
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I highly recommend it to all Mac devotees.
Pros:DeskCover is a fantastic app. Beautifully designed. I use it every day. Allows one to focus attention, increases productivity. 5 Gold Stars.
Cons:Have not encountered any cons yet. If I do I will certainly make suggestions to the app developer.
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Not shy about copying many elements of HazeOver app. I’m not talking about general idea: it’s down to menu structure, the same keyboard shortcut, some UI layout and even text along with app description phrases.
https://imgur.com/a/BkARx
Since the author explicitly promotes this app as a better alternative for HazeOver, do yourself a favor and try a free trial of the original app.
So frustrating and sad.
Pros:Free
Cons:Copycat