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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another dev callout: I've had so many submissions for my monthly Indie Apps Showcase, it's becoming difficult to keep track! If you've made a cool iPhone app you want me to consider for the Showcase, drop it into this form so I don't miss you. Thanks! #indieapps #madeinpublic #solodev

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Swipe App Submission

Pitch me your app! I'm always looking for new apps to write about, and I'm particularly interested in platforming smaller studios and solo projects at Swipe. Fill out a few details about your app and...

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I love it when apps make your device feel like an entirely new gadget. COPY is a charming little walkie-talkie that *mostly* gets that right with its retro-styled knobs, dials, bleeps and bloops.

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It's here! The first in my Indie Apps Showcase series features a handful of faves from the comment section of my callout post last week. Thanks to everyone who submitted an app – those I missed this time might turn up in the next one.

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Indie Apps Showcase: 6 hidden App Store gems for July 2026

Apple gets more than 1,000 app submissions every hour, meaning it’s tougher than ever to find something that’s worth your time.

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I've had a lot of submissions for my indie apps spotlight. It's been fun checking out all your work! The article's getting a bit unwieldy... is it better to give everyone a brief shout-out, or pick a few favourites and give them more airtime? Either way, I think this will become a regular series.

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thanks to all the indie devs who shared their apps in the previous post. I'm slowly working through them. Here's mine! Lemon Squeezy is a minimal first camera for little photographers aged 2-8. It's made for children to use independently, with a built-in photo library so they don't wreck yours.

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Lemon Squeezy Kids Camera App - App Store

Download Lemon Squeezy Kids Camera by Thomas Rolfe on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Lemon Squeezy Kids…

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Indie callout! If you're a solo dev or small team and your iOS app has less than 50 App Store ratings, tell me about yourself! I'll check it out, leave you a rating, and compile my faves into a roundup of hidden gems for tapsmart.com next month.

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TapSmart

Read the latest iPhone and iPad news, guides and tips for everyday smartphone users, plus games and apps reviews.

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Tom Rolfe @rolfebox.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Hello world, Tom here. I'm about ten years late to the character-limited social network game, which I've stubbornly avoided until now. The sky sure is blue here, huh? I'm hoping to connect with other indie devs, in particular folks who make interesting apps and games. Say hey if that's you!

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