Adam Swinden

🚀🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️ My latest project is finally available for the world to see. Thanks to @m_emmins for helping me create @RaceForrest. I’m really proud of what we’ve built. Check it out on the App Store and let me know what you think! apps.apple.com/gb/app/id15295…

@Vitality_UK I do have a choice but if I want to continue getting close to the same level of monthly rewards I used to I have to play. But why is the level of rewards now party down to luck with a silly game? Before it was solely down to my Activity Points.

@AdamSwinden Hi there. You have a choice if you want to play for more rewards, but you'll still earn your weekly rewards without the Play aspect, you'll just need to earn 12 Activity Points and pick which rewards you'd like. For more clarity, please reach out on WhatsApp on 0161 884 4689 😊

@Vitality_UK You can try to spin this rewards “upgrade” all they like but it’s clearly a definite downgrade. Relying on chance to get most rewards by playing a childish game is insulting. Hugely disappointing.

@samuelaled Maybe the unit was introduced in iOS 13 but Apple Watch only started recording it in watchOS 10?

Available since iOS 13 though “A key that indicates the average Metabolic Equivalent of Task (METs) during a workout.” developer.apple.com/documentation/…

When did Apple add METs (Physical Effort) to the Health app? That one totally passed me by! Only have data starting Sep 23, so iOS 17.0?

Just in time for Xmas, a little present (update) under the Twitter tree for our Forrest family. Version 2.1 is now live with a few new features, some bug fixes and improvements and a couple of small quality of improvements for our growing global audience.

@PiotrTweets @MaartenBorsje @RaceForrest No, it runs in Lambda using the Swift AWS Lambda Runtime

@AdamSwinden @MaartenBorsje @RaceForrest Cool stuff. Is it vapor?

@AdamSwinden I just downloaded your app @RaceForrest but it isn’t able to send an email to verify my email.

@Samanthahijz @indieappsanta @RaceForrest Hi! Just tap on any of the upgrade banners to find the lifetime offer

@indieappsanta @RaceForrest @AdamSwinden Hi, the app looks good! Can’t wait to try it out. I can’t seem to find the lifetime purchase, if I press manage subscription I go to a apple one subscription page. Is it hidden again? Thnx!

🎄1️⃣4️⃣🎄 @RaceForrest is the fitness app that gives you someone to race against. 🌲🏃 Your runs are no longer solitary endeavours, but exhilarating races against virtual opponents or your personal bests and previous races. By @AdamSwinden 👉 apps.apple.com/us/app/forrest…

@PiotrTweets @MaartenBorsje @RaceForrest Most of its custom built using Swift on the server running in AWS but the email verification is going through Firebase

@AdamSwinden @MaartenBorsje @RaceForrest What is the backend stack tech?

@TimPulvr @indieappsanta @RaceForrest We are having a technical issue with verifying email addresses at the moment due to the volume of new users from Indie App Santa. But don’t worry, you do not need to verify your email address to continue using the app.

@indieappsanta @RaceForrest @AdamSwinden The confirmation email never arrives for me. When trying to resend it the following error appears: “A verification email could not be sent. Please check your email address and try again.”

@TheAngriestBart @RaceForrest Your email doesn’t have to be verified. Just tap on any of the upgrade banners and you’ll see the free lifetime offer

@NiTiSHmurthy @indieappsanta I’m having a few issues with email verification at the moment but, don’t worry, you can fully use the app without it

@indieappsanta @AdamSwinden what seems to the problem here?

@rehatttt GetOffMyLAN

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@jordansamz apps.apple.com/gb/app/forrest…

I love trying new indie apps. Post your iOS apps below👇

We caught up with @RaceForrest's designer and co-founder, @m_emmins, to find out how the app's two-person team got from v1 to v2 📱 From a redesign and fresh iconography to a new pricing model — here's how they brought it to life 👇 #MadeWithSketch skt.ch/Blog_Forrest

Co-Founder @m_emmins sat down with @freddiewrites from @sketch to discuss our history, how Version 2 came about and how Sketch was instrumental in helping us to get designs delivered effectively. You can read the interview here: sketch.com/blog/forrest-v… 👀 #RaceForrest #Press

I’m so honoured to have Forrest featured in the App Store. It’s a real career milestone moment for me.

@indieappsanta When are you opening up submissions?

This 2023 edition will be amazing, 1st class developers, 100% free deals! From Dec. 1st to Dec. 31st, no extension. 🎄👌

If Product Hunt is your thing, we’ve also launched Forrest 2.0 over there.

It’s launch day, and this is a big one! 🚀🚀🚀 So much new stuff to try out. I’d love for everyone to give it a go and let me know what you think.