iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

It took a bit of work, but I’m bringing Duo support to Amiilog. This is really a weird device to work on.

Screenshots of Amiilog running on an iPhone Duo, folded and open.

Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I wish there was an easy way to contact users who cancel the trial. Maybe not to convince them to change, but at least know what they didn’t like.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Work on the big feature that allow users to add their games not in the DB (scan cover, etc…), or work on Duo support… or die trying to do both.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Amazing the quantity of code used to support old versions of iOS. Glad I finally decided to support only iOS 26+. #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’ve checked for the last month, my paying users for Games and Amiilog are iOS 26+ with a few rebels on iOS 18. So that’s it, I have few enough users that I’m going to drop everything below iOS 26. #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Someday I will be able to work with Xcode previews without issues. Today is not this day.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I have so few users that seeing a cancellation after many month of renewing hits hard. #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I should enjoy a new form factor and the work to adjust for it. But I just can’t find any motivation for doing it. Weird.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wouldn’t have guessed, but yeap Goat Simulator 3 is my 590 games. #gamecollecting

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’ve redone the screenshots of Games for iOS 27 (Amiilog’s next). I think I spend too much time on details. 😅 #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

That's a really big widget.😅 But also a nice way to display your amiibo. 😁 #BuildInPublic

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Games @gamesapp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Cleanup pass on the Game Boy Advance is done. Some releases might be missing, but all games should be present in the database. #GameCollecting

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Yup, Label stills don’t support HTML. 🙂

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One day I'll drop iOS 18 and less (they still account for 10% of my users), it feels so outdated. To be honest I'm doing the minimum, ensuring it works. #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Since iOS 27 is around the corner, I'm preparing a « small » update to Games, with revamped filters, and a new 3x3 grid layout. Just some changes I wanted, while I'm working on the next big updates, with Barcode and custom entries. #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Working on barcode scanning, and custom entries for Games, so you can add entries not existing in the DB yet, and even submit them to improve the catalog. It's a bit more complicated than anticipated. 😅😁 #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If real search results instead of business/sponsored search results stinks, I think you're doing it wrong. arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026...

arstechnica.com

Google complies with EU rules for travel searches, says the new results stink

The EU continues to go after Google search practices it sees as anticompetitive.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As far as I like Zelda, I cannot reasonably buy a new switch 2 just for its look. Even the pro controller is borderline too much expensive for what it is.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m jealous. Seeing other “succeed” in the same type of apps is really hard to swallow. I feel like I’m failing. And no way through.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Here is game #589 of the collection. Though choice with all the recent releases, but I really liked A Plague Tale: Requiem, and it’s French. 😁

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’ve been tempted to. But for video games collector, I feel like the lifetime can resonate more. Maybe it’s too cheap.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For now most are taking the lifetime, and I want to push the yearly, because it will obviously be more sustainable. So I try to relive the decision friction. Will see. I might also have a pricing issue, but that’s another question :)

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Seems harder to find empty thread, looks like each time I’m here I get some with replies. But yeah it should work better.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm going to try something else, moving from a paywall with all options to a new one with emphasis on the yearly subscription. #BuildInPublic #IndieDev

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I really need to do more on this front.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Not liking it doesn’t help to. I so don’t like when it’s shoved into my face, that I’m reluctant to do it.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This is exactly that. Like talking into the void.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It’s even more difficult since now non coders, who knows how to market can “easily” build apps.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Agreed. Also another difficult part is that its easier to see results, when fixing a bug, curating the database, than tweaking things for marketing and see no changes right away.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How do you avoid wanting to give up? I'm glad to see others release nice app for video game collectors, but it hits really hard. I've been working on mine for years, barely getting traction, while others seems to have no issue with this. #BuildInPublic

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Games @gamesapp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Is it too much to ask for the clean flat box instead of this 3D rendering. The database would be more accurate if we could use this, instead of the UK cover.

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Games @gamesapp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Product codes are fascinating. For the Game Gear they look like: Japan: G-3XXX US: 2XXX 3rd party: T-XXXXX

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Games @gamesapp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

All Game Gear games are now correctly accounted for. 365 games correctly listed in the database. #GameCollecting

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s a weird sensation. I still try to review the code, like it’s a part. But that’s nowhere near coding. And with the ease of it being done it’s hard to go back to it

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Still looking for someone with one of the new Kirby Air Riders amiibo. I’m investigating a scanning issue in Amiilog and have TestFlight build that can collect the diagnostic info. If you have one and an iPhone and wouldn’t mind helping me test it, let me know! #Amiibo #TestFlight

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is love/hate relationship with agents. I feel sometimes empty, because they do what was part of my job, and at the same time I do something else while they code… I really don’t know what to do about this.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My 2018 iPad Pro finally gave up. The screen was broken, but now it doesn’t even respond to being connected. I think it’s time to change. Might go for an iPad Air.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

To be honest not the first app I’ve ever retired. But it was 16 years ago. So this one was the first time I did properly.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This was a nice experiment, but time to end it. 🙂 My first app fully build by ChatGPT, bye bye! 😁 iatemycomputer.com/2026/08/23/b... #IndieDev #iOSDev #OpenSource

iatemycomputer.com

Sunsetting TileSwap | I ate my computer

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

At least it’s “decent” these days. Last time I checked the Game Center part it was still like the old ASC from 2009 😅

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I understand some like that, but I’m collecting games because I love them, not because they have value.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I think you should do it anyway. :)

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I also want to be able to go back to previous designs without having to load an old build that might not work, or need config.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I realised that I wouldn't be able to keep up with real design work in @sketch.com, so I finally opted for screenshots of all the app screens to get a broad view. And for each new version, I'll only add modifications. #IndieDev #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I’m looking for Amiilog users who have issues scanning the Kirby Air Riders amiibo. I have a TestFlight that could help me understand the issue. DM me!

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Barcode scanning is going to be the next big feature of Games, but I was wondering what you also had in mind that you would like to see coming? #GameCollecting #BuildInPublic

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Just rewatched Apollo 13, showing it to the kids. They loved it, and I still enjoyed it. I should watch it more often. 🙂

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Games @gamesapp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Games 2026.3 is now available! - Smart Collections that automatically update based on your selected criteria - Product IDs and UPCs when searching for games, making it easier to find the right release - Database improvements Learn more: getgames.app/journal/smar...

getgames.app

Smart Collections and Database Improvements – Games

A beautiful home for the games on your shelf. Log every game you own, physical or digital, and keep your collection organized.

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Basile @strabz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I might be on a right queue, 8hrs of review time. #BuildInPublic #IndieDev

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