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Comment on Beeb gets heavy with iPhone app developer by Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:23:49 +0000

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the info! I must admit I was going by the reviews that appeared shortly after your app was released, so apologies for the incorrect information. Very interesting about the NRE data being available to all (for a fee obviously). I shall certainly take a detailed look at your app, and post a full review in due course.

Comment on Beeb gets heavy with iPhone app developer by Dave Addey

Dave Addey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:32:27 +0000

Hi there,

I just wanted to clear up a few common misconceptions in this post. Firstly, the National Rail Enquiries app you mention isn’t developed or sold by National Rail Enquiries. The app is developed and sold by my company, Agant Ltd.

Our app costs £4.99 because we can’t develop it for free – we’re a small independent iPhone development company, and we have to make money from our apps somehow. We decided to charge a one-off fee, as this was the only option at the time we launched the app. This one-off fee covers all future updates to the app, all of which will be free.

We’ve worked with NRE to make sure that our app is using licensed data, to ensure that it is around for the long term. The free apps you mention weren’t using licensed data, and this is why they are no longer available.

I should also add that we certainly don’t have a monopoly on using NRE’s data – in fact, our license agreement explicitly states that NRE can work with other companies too (and we completely agree that this should be the case).

If you don’t want to buy our app, you can always use the free CrossCountry Trains app (for live departures and arrivals), or the Trainline app (for journey planning). But I’d definitely recommend you try our app – we’ve spent over 12 months developing it, and have some great ideas in store for future versions too.

Comment on New Dropbox iPhone client app by BatFlattery » Blog Archive » Dropbox: hassle-free file transfer & synching

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:58:25 +0000

[...] What Dropbox does is create a directory, called your Dropbox, on every computer that you install it on. Any file you put in the Dropbox is immediately copied up to the Dropbox server, and then synchronised with your other computers as soon as you log on. This happens automatically and seamlessly, and it doesn’t matter what platform you use (I have a Mac desktop and a Linux netbook, and Dropbox synchronises both instantly and effortlessly). There’s even an iPhone client! [...]

Comment on VAT Mate application by Steve

Steve — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:11 +0000

Just letting you know that the update for VAT Mate has been released today.

The update includes an info button on each rate view describing the rate amount and also a link to the HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) website if you need more info in regards to Value Added Tax.

Thanks
Steve (VAT Mate Developer)

Comment on VAT Mate application by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:16:55 +0000

No problem! The great thing about the App Store is that it’s so easy to update applications and send them out to all your users.

Comment on VAT Mate application by Steve

Steve — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:18:51 +0000

Thanks for the review guys. Interesting point about explaining the 5% and 17.5% better. I’ll work on an update and add an info button on both views.

Thanks again.
Steve (VAT Mate Developer)

Comment on iPhone App Store by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:43:25 +0000

Review is now up:

http://www.uk-iphone.co.uk/2009/06/vat-mate-application/

Comment on iPhone App Store by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:32:09 +0000

Thanks for that. I’ve looked at your app and it’s nice. Review coming soon!

Comment on iPhone App Store by Steve

Steve — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:21:27 +0000

Hey Guys,

The app store is great from a customer point of view but also fantastic for developers. Now everyone has an outlet (and an opportunity) to create software, and compete on the international stage.

I have just started developing for the iPhone and have had an app approved on the Store. It is a simple VAT Calculator, and it is called VAT Mate. Would you be interested in having a look and consider a review on your site. I can send you a free promo code, but you need to have an account with the US iTune Store to be able to redeem it.

Thanks. Steve

Comment on Sky+ iPhone app v Tioti TV by admin

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:09:15 +0000

Thanks for that; I hadn’t heard of the Radio Time one, will look into it.

I suppose there is always a possibility that Sky will improve their app…