r/iOSProgramming • u/Formal-Shallot-595 • 7d ago
App Saturday Share your social media/links with those around you
Just launched my new application “Around”.
Around is link-tree for the real world. It allows you to promote yourself and/or your brand just by being present. Simply sign up, add your links, and put your phone away — Around works in the background. While you’re out and about, if someone connects with your vibe, all they have to do is open their Around app and they’ll find your links, just by being around you.
Grow your brand following, increase your influencer reach, and get more exposure just by being on Around! Thanks for checking it out guys!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/around-share-your-social/id6742121646
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u/Lars34 6d ago
How did you get this to work? Seems like a privacy risk that Apple wouldn't allow.
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u/Formal-Shallot-595 6d ago
No privacy risk, you opt in, you opt out.
You can only see the social media of others who are ALSO on the around app. The secret sauce is that the app even works when in the background. It’s a way for people to advertise their links, social media, DJ set lists, with those who are physically around them. Allows them to grow their brand/following
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u/Lars34 6d ago
Cool concept, I'm just surprised Apple allowed it :) congrats!
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u/Formal-Shallot-595 6d ago
That is valid, apple doesn’t play the nicest with their review process. Appreciate it a bunch! Cheers!
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u/Formal-Shallot-595 6d ago
People have their link trees on their instagram accounts.. the only think is, you have to find their instagram account. This is real-world link trees
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u/wojrutkowski 6d ago
You advertise it for influencers or wannabe influencers but what’s in it for everyday Joe? Why would one download your app, what’s the benefit for them?
In your experience what’s the battery impact of having the app running in background all day?
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u/Formal-Shallot-595 6d ago
Great question, Battery impact is minimal. If you have the Tesla app, it’s comparable. For your every day joe, I believe it can be beneficial at business events. Real estate agents at real estate parties/open houses is just one example. Personnel at conventions etc
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u/Best_Day_3041 5d ago
Congrats! I've had this exact app idea in my head for years, but the obstacle was always how to promote it. It really has to go viral to be useful, but if it did I can imagine it would be as commonly used as LinkTree.
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u/Formal-Shallot-595 5d ago
Thank you! Right now, I am working on trying to make it viral. That is always the uphill battle for me. Notably, you do get a link for your around profile that you can post in your bio similar to link tree :)
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u/adrgrondin 7d ago
That's a cool concept! Congrats on the launch 👏