Twitterrific has been discontinued (blog.iconfactory.com)

Article summary

Twitterrific, a popular Twitter client, has been discontinued due to an unannounced policy change by Twitter. The app's developers, Iconfactory, announced the discontinuation and removal of the app from the App Stores. Twitterrific was known for its accessibility features and user-friendly interface. The developers expressed gratitude to their customers and fans for their support over the years.

Main themes

• Twitterrific discontinuation
• Twitter policy changes
• Accessibility features
• Alternative Twitter clients
• Leadership and management
• User refunds and subscriptions
• Social media platform alternatives

What commenters say

• The discontinuation of Twitterrific is a result of Twitter's lack of empathy for its users and poor leadership under Elon Musk.
• Firing the accessibility team at Twitter will likely worsen the official app's accessibility features.
• Users who paid for Twitterrific subscriptions should not be expected to forfeit refunds, as they paid for a service that is no longer being provided.
• The discontinuation of Twitterrific highlights the importance of accessibility and the need for alternative, open-source Twitter clients.
• Some users argue that they would not expect a refund if they bought a product that relied on a third-party service that was discontinued.
• Others argue that if a service is paid for and not delivered, a refund should be expected, regardless of the circumstances.
• The demise of Twitterrific has led some users to consider alternative social media platforms, such as Mastodon.
• Some users have found alternative solutions, such as using web extensions or third-party apps, to access Twitter with a non-algorithmic timeline.