✨Helm 2.0 is now available on the App Store! We have redesigned Helm to integrate seamlessly with iOS & macOS 26. With this release, we have refactored & improved performance on almost every page of our app. helm-app.com/changelog/he...

BIG milestone unlocked today ✨ While we push hard on the 26 release, we couldn’t let this pass without a HUGE thank you 10000 times ❤️ Celebration soon…back to work for now 🚀

Such a lovely sight to see NowPlaying on here! Congrats on the hard work everyone! Wether you're featured or not, it's time to enjoy your achievement 🚀✨😊

After some fighting, we're pretty happy with the result of our tabbar accessory:

Fun new onboarding for NowPlaying!

I accidentally started building a new app this week 😅

I’m starting to like this 😊 big redesign coming for NowPlaying!

I'm really honoured that @strasser.bsky.social gave me one of his Apple Design Award winner pins to thank me for helping him with the Art of Fauna. So proud of him for winning it this year and can't wait to see what he'll come up with next. He's a true inspiration to me!

Just submitted the next version for @getskydeck.app 🤞 And all with @helm-app.bsky.social on iOS ☺️ #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #SkyDeck #Unfollows #Tracker

Mandatory "ready for #WWDC25" post.

🚢 Helm is now available on iOS! Manage your app updates and testers from anywhere—right from your phone. It also includes Helm Passport, a fun new way to collect new beta users and connect with fellow developers It's seamless, on-the-go, and fun! apps.apple.com/app/apple-st...

1 week from today is Launched LIVE in Cupertino with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social & @polpielladev.bsky.social! 🚀Can't wait to hear the full story behind their crazy swag 😅 (and maybe give some away 👀) We're almost out of tickets so snag one before it's too late! lu.ma/htlbbu10

The rumors are true! ‼️ Helm creators @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social and @polpielladev.bsky.social are joining the stage at Launched LIVE🔴 in Cupertino during #WWDC25 Tickets are STILL AVAILABLE but going fast, so get them while you can! 👇 lu.ma/htlbbu10

✨We have hit a new milestone! Over 7000 of you have been using Helm to ship app updates 😍 Thank you so much for all the love, and in return (as promised) feel free to join the (very early) beta of Helm for iOS right here: testflight.apple.com/join/saD3tcUu

Very nice to see NowPlaying being featured again on the App Store across Europe 😍

🍕 The forth indie talk of the day is starting! @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social is taking the stage with "The Roast of your App's Design"

I'm on my way to @deepdishswift.com! Find me and I'll let you unlock a nice pizza-themed app icon in NowPlaying for free 😄

Starting out with helping @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social and @polpielladev.bsky.social building @helm-app.bsky.social next month 🫡 Damn those are long tags

See you at Apple Park on June 9th! 💌✨

Here's a sneak preview of our next feature: In-App Events! Want to join the beta? Sign up here: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm We'll send out an invite tomorrow 😊

Got some amazing Severance themed stickers by Nick Visser (https://nickvisr.nl/)

Happy record store day for those who celebrate!

🪐 SwiftLeeds Talkshow 🪐 We are so excited to confirm our lineup for the SwiftLeeds Talkshow. 💃🏼 Our host @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social will take the stage alongside @jasperhauser.bsky.social, Monika Mateska, @fosiadesign.bsky.social, and one more to be confirmed. Grab your ticket now👇🏼 swiftleeds.co.uk

Got a WWDC rejection email? No worries, we still love you! That's why you can get €19 off with the discount code: WWDC_REJECTS (Only this week). Yearly: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm-yearl... Lifetime: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm-lifet...

Does anyone know if I can make this SwiftUI view appear on top of the sidebar? (Yes, I've already changed the zIndex) Or do I really have to make it align on the left when the button is close to the sidebar 😅

This was a fun one. Last week, we chatted with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social about his path into design, learning app development, and sponsoring soccer clubs(?) ⚽️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

The chat I had with @avanderlee.com on his Going Indie Podcast is finally live ❤️. 💬 Watch as I ramble about my career so far, content creation and working on @helm-app.bsky.social and NowPlaying with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Kf...

Hei Suomi 👋🇫🇮

COMPLETELY forgot to mention that all proceeds of NowPlaying this weekend will be donated to the global fund for women! Because the fight for gender equality is nowhere near finished 😩

To celebrate International Women's Day, we have an in-depth article about some of the most influential women in music... You can learn more about these pioneers inside our app. #IWD2025 apps.apple.com/nl/app/nowpl...

We didn’t stop there! We have also crushed over 12 annoying bugs and improved accessibility not only for screenreaders and larger text sizes but also by introducing a new OpenDyslexic for those who find large amounts of text challenging. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

Five new achievements were added, and you can now quickly discover the value and rarity of each record. Albums display associated awards, and you can open albums with your preferred streaming service or share links effortlessly. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

A new way to explore music in NowPlaying. It’s like a record store with endless album stacks. Swipe to hear brief previews that capture each album’s vibe. Save your favorites by dragging them down. For a pure album experience, hide titles and artist names.

 apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

📆 Album of the Day Our Daily Album feature is now accessible to everyone at no cost. Experience it on your wrist with watchOS support, stay updated with new Daily Album widgets, and easily play the daily album straight from your lock screen or control center. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

NowPlaying 2025.2 is out now. It’s one of our biggest releases in a while, and it’s all about Albums! 
Download now:
 apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl... 
Learn more: nowplaying.page/blog/album-d...

We didn’t stop there! We have also crushed over 12 annoying bugs and improved accessibility not only for screenreaders and larger text sizes but also by introducing a new OpenDyslexic for those who find large amounts of text challenging. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

Five new achievements were added, and you can now quickly discover the value and rarity of each record. Albums display associated awards, and you can open albums with your preferred streaming service or share links effortlessly. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

A new way to explore music in NowPlaying. It’s like a record store with endless album stacks. Swipe to hear brief previews that capture each album’s vibe. Save your favorites by dragging them down. For a pure album experience, hide titles and artist names.

 apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

📆 Album of the Day Our Daily Album feature is now accessible to everyone at no cost. Experience it on your wrist with watchOS support, stay updated with new Daily Album widgets, and easily play the daily album straight from your lock screen or control center. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

NowPlaying 2025.2 is out now. It’s one of our biggest releases in a while, and it’s all about Albums! 
Download now:
 apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl... 
Learn more: nowplaying.page/blog/album-d...

I'm so excited to invite everyone to our upcoming International Women's Day event on March 27th! Join us either in-person at our Developer Center in Cupertino or online. Register here: developer.apple.com/events/view/... Hope to see you there! 😎💕💫 #Apple #Cupertino

Don’t tell too many people but we actually have a pretty decent sale going: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm-yearl...

🚨Heads up! App Store Connect will be unavailable tomorrow for up to 8 hours! Please don't blame us for things not working 😄

ARCtic Conference is almost sold out! 🎟️🔥 A few tickets are still up for grabs—don’t miss your chance to join us in Oulu, Finland, from March 11-13. Secure your spot now! 👉 arcticonference.com

Yesterday it took me 30min to submit an update to review from my phone because App Store Connect was *so* slow and kicked me out multiple times. Today it took me a minute. Thank you @helm-app.bsky.social

Daily Wallpaper is now live on the App Store! The app lets you automatically set the #APOD, NASA Image of the Day or #BingWallpaper and your iPhone wallpaper. It's completely free and super easy to set up. Get it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/daily...

My app Glint is free today! Have fun and leave a review if you like it 😄

Found some older app switcher concept laying around for our mobile app. This is probably not going to happen this way for a few reasons but it does look sexy 😅 We will share some real previews soon!

Four new unlockable app icons are coming to NowPlaying in the next big release on March 6! Bringing the total to 45(!!) alternative app icons. Usually, I create these myself, but I've been working hard on the update, so I've asked @matthewskiles.com to jump in here. Thanks Matthew!