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By Beth Hendricks
Thursday, March 01, 2018, 10:00 am PT (01:00 pm ET)
If you've been using Twitter for Mac, it's time to shop around. Twitter's recent announcement it would no longer offer its app for download in the Mac App Store or support existing downloads beyond March has Twitter app-loving Mac users scrambling for a replacement.Thursday, March 01, 2018, 10:00 am PT (01:00 pm ET)
Twitter announced in February that it would no longer support its official Mac client, and it will no longer be available to download as of mid-March. The discontinuation may be no love lost for some, however, as the official Twitter client had earned a meager 1.7 stars out of 5 from users on the Mac App Store.
Twitter explained its discussion (on Twitter, of course) by saying the company was going to focus its efforts 'on a great Twitter experience that's consistent across platforms.' While Mac users wait to see what they might mean for them, it leaves some wondering what options are available to take the native Mac client's place.
If you've been using Twitter, but not the Twitter client, you are probably familiar with what some have called better, more robust options, even before the Twitter app said goodbye to the App Store. If not, here are a few replacement options for you to consider.
Tweetdeck by Twitter
Cost: Free | Availability: Mac App Store or web app
With official support from Twitter, this may feel like the shortest jump for users of the now-defunct Twitter app. Tweetdeck, purchased by Twitter in 2011, allows users to divide Twitter and the Timeline into two distinct columns. The app, according to the App Store, offers more flexibility and customization for its users.
Tweetbot
Price: $9.99 | Availability: Mac App Store
If you like your Twitter with fewer sponsored tweets, no algorithms and no ads, Tweetbot might be the perfect fit for you. Customize the interface, switch up the content you see on your feed, and filter or mute until your heart's content. Tweetbot also supports Twitter's 280-character count, direct messaging, images, videos, GIFs and more.
Quick Tweet
Price: Free | Availability: Mac App Store
No, it's not a robust Twitter substitute, but if you want to fire off tweets quickly (and then check your timeline on your iPhone), this might do the trick. Quick Tweet works by allowing you to type a message quickly from your desktop without getting bogged down in what's happening on your Timeline.
Twitterrific 5 for Twitter
Price: $7.99 | Availability: Mac App Store
Billing itself as a 'seamless Twitter experience,' Twitterrific is a popular alternative choice. Like Tweetbot, there are no ads, promoted tweets or 'while you were away' updates to sort through. Users can customize fonts and the appearance of media, while also getting support for Mac's Notification Center and using multiple windows for different accounts.
Twitter.com
Price: Free | Availability: Web-based
Maybe the disappearance of Twitter for Mac hasn't been that big of a deal for you because you've been using Twitter.com all along. If you are a Twitter for Mac user, navigating to Twitter.com from your web browser is old-school, but it still works. No, you don't get extra customizations and, yes, you do have to deal with sponsored tweets and algorithms, but it is a quick and easily-accessible fix. And, it appears Twitter may be trying to drive traffic to a website —as Facebook has always done —going forward.
Site-specific browser with Fluid Browser
Price: $2.99 | Availability: Mac App Store
Site-specific browser applications like Fluid can be useful for turning web apps into standalone docks, allowing you to give Twitter its own icon and window and, you, the feel and functionality of a standalone app.
Fluid allows you to bring up a website on your computer as if it were its own desktop application. If you've ever saved a webpage as a shortcut on your iPhone by clicking 'Add to Home Screen,' the concept behind Fluid is very similar.
Once you download and install it to your Mac, Fluid's step-by-step set-up process is easy to navigate. Simple choose a URL you want to create a desktop app for, name it, set a location where you want the application to live on your computer and you're finished. Then, when you're ready to access Twitter, you can click the macOS 'app' you just created and get back to tweeting.
Twitter has changed. It's no longer the domain of nerds and conferences but now serves the mainstream, not to mention pop stars with tens of millions of followers. Twitter's official app has changed with it, altering the way everything from the timeline to direct messages work and are surfaced. It's not what it once was, and its certainly not for everyone. Luckily many really good Twitter app alternatives also call the App Store home. And that's a very good thing, because many people use Twitter very differently. For some, it's just a way to follow celebrities or keep up with news. For others, its a virtual water cooler to chat around during work breaks. For yet others, it's a network to expand their social connections and market their wares. Different apps suit different use-cases. So if you're only interested in the best iPhone apps where Twitter is concerned, these are the ones we'd recommend!
Tweetbot by Tapbots is arguably one of the most advanced Twitter apps available for iPhone, as many hardcore tweeters will tell you. Features include support for lists, push notifications, profiles (and the ability to edit them), translations, automatic night theme, and more. Tweetbot 3 also supports intuitive swipe features as well as tapping options to suit both types of users. The media timeline view in Tweetbot is unique in its own right and gives you an easy way to browse images without being interrupted by text. It's worth mentioning that the iPad version of Tweetbot has not yet received an updated interface like the iPhone version has, which is something to keep in mind for those seeking a consistent experience.
If feature-set is important to you, get Tweetbot.
- $4.99 - Download Now
See also:
- Tweetbot for Mac - $19.99 - Download Now
Twitterrific 5
The Iconfactory's Twitterrific was the first Twitter client on the iPhone, and Twitterrific 5 remains among the best. It's got gestures, push notifications, transparent menus, and pretty much everything you'd expect from a well designed app. You'll find all the basic Twitter features you'd expect such as conversation view, list support, built-in translations, and more. You also still have the unified timeline options, which includes posts, mentions, and direct messages all merged together, which they made famous. Not only that, one download gets you the same great Twitter app for both iPhone and iPad.
If you want a gorgeous, effortless way to read and enjoy Twitter with zero learning curve, you want Twitterrific 5.
- Free with IAP - Download Now
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See also:
- Twitterrific for Mac - $4.99 - Download Now
Echofon Pro
Echofon has one of the simplest interfaces in terms of Twitter clients, don't don't let that fool you. Timeline view and live streaming are lightning quick on Echofon Pro, as are push notifications. It also retains the ability to tweet over 140 characters thanks to built-in tweet extender support. In terms of push notifications, Echofon Pro syncs your place between all your devices, including Mac, accurately and instantly. I'd go as far as to say it's the only one that consistently works 100% of the time in my experience.
If speed and cross-device syncing is important to you, Echofon Pro is sure to impress.
- $4.99 - Download Now
See also:
- Echofon Pro for Mac - $9.99 - Download Now
Osfoora 2
When Osfoora was first launched several years ago, it was one of the most beautiful Twitter apps available. As luck would have it, Osfoora 2 follows the same pattern and offers a gorgeous user interface that's not only easy to use, but provides a refreshing change from what we've become accustomed to. With features like what's playing, gap detection, Tweet Marker support, and much more, there's a lot to like. The only down side I can see if the lack of native push notifications. However, Osfoora 2 does support background app refresh and local notifications, so as long as the app's running in the background, you'll receive notifications.
If you can live without native push in exchange for a great Twitter experience, Osfoora 2 doesn't disappoint.
- $2.99 - Download Now
Twitter for iOS
The original Twitter app for iPhone was based on Loren Brichter's classic Tweetie 2. That's gone now and in its place is something that changes and evolves based on the latest direction and feature sets of Twitter itself. That includes interactions, like your follower count and how many people favorited or retweeted something you posted. It also links conversations with blue lines, and does other things to make the experience more... mainstream. The past few iterations of the official Twitter app have not only made is usable, but quite pleasant.
If you want a Twitter app that's totally aligned with Twitter itself, and gets all the latest features first, you want the official Twitter app.
- Free - Download Now
Your vote for best Twitter apps for iPhone?
These are our favorite Twitter apps for iPhone that keep us connected to our readers and followers each and every day. We know many of you are on Twitter as well. Let us know what Twitter client you're using in the comments below!
Note: Originally published, November 2013. Updated, November 2014.
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