MyPad+ - App Review

 

MyPad+ gives you a different way of viewing Facebook (for one thing without the dreaded timeline), and keeps you up to date with your friends, sort of (more about this anon).

 

MyPad+ allows you to post to Facebook and/or Twitter simultaneously which is a definite plus. There are innumerable (OK, 6 at the last count) versions of the App, which can be a little confusing. There are also the dreaded 'in App purchases' to allow you to have different skins.

 

There is an irritating listing of 'trending Apps' which tends to consist mainly of games; not my cup of tea at all.

 

If you're into Instagram (yet another way to share photos), the direct posting may well also interest you.

Now for the ACIDS test:

Aesthetics
Individual postings are expanded in a window to the right of the main screen, and are easily collapsed. This is preferable to the Facebook interface (IMHO). It really is the joint availability of Facebook and Twitter which makes the App worthwhile.

Cost
The App is normally low cost but, at the moment is completely free! Although I'm not a fan of changing prices, if you get the App now, you cannot complain about the price; an excellent time to experiment.

Indispensability
You could use Facebook and Twitter instead, or another solution.

Dependability
This really is the biggest bugbear with this App. It does not display all posts. If you log in to your Facebook account directly, you could well see posts that do not appear within MyPad+. I have attempted to find some common denominator but, so far, have not managed to 'predict' which posts will be hidden. This means that although all your posts are made, some postings from your friends could well elude you.

Security
In order to have access to Facebook and/or Twitter, you need to let MyPad+ have access to your account(s). Although I am sure that the developers have their controls in place, you need to be aware that your user name and password will be available to another entity.


ACIDS Test Rating:

 Worth trying

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You can the iPad App here.