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Roundup: BlackBerry Twitter Clients Part Deux Posted in BlackBerry Apps on 26 May 2009 13:48 by Adam Zeis | 
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A few months back we brought you the BlackBerry Twitter Client Roundup and looked at the pros and cons of big gunners Twitterberry and Socialscope, as well as the lesser-known Twibble, BlackBird and BBTweet. There have been some awesome additions to the Twitter mashup, so it's about time we take a look at ÜberTwitter, TweetGenius and YATCA as well as the Twitter features of the Viigo Alpha and new additions to Socialscope.
ÜberTwitter
 
ÜberTwitter has raged onto the scene and has built a huge fan base in a short time. The client boasts numerous options such as their own image servers (instead of using TwitPic), ability to update Google Talk status and location updates (from tower triangulation). It seems to be a welcome addition to all the users who were bored with Twitterberry or Socialscope. Currently available as "ÜberTwitter Beta 2", it is free to download and updates seem to be rolling out at a good rate based on user feeback. Visit http://www.ÜberTwitter.com from your device to download.
YATCA    
At the moment YATCA seems to be a big of a dark horse. I haven't come across many people that use it, but the ones I have found swear by it (like our good friend @simonsage). YATCA isn't the standard client as it integrates with your message inbox and gives you a different type of functionality. I can see how this would be handy for some, but for others it might just get in the way. You can set the options for what you see in the message list - replies, public timeline, updates etc. There is still some needed functionality like better ability to check friends timelines. YATCA has many of the standard features of the other clients so its still close in the race. It is currently available as YATCA 1.6.1 (we checked out the last update at YATCA v. 1.3.6). You can get YATCA OTA here.
TweetGenius    
The coup de gras of the Twitter Client game, TweetGenius has broken the mold. Becoming the first premium Twitter Client, it has stepped up the expecations for those that follow. It is available at an introductory price of $4.99 (regularly $9.99) and is well worth it. From start to finish it is a polished application, and updates seem to float out every few days. It's simple three icon interface is easy to use, and it has all the options needed to tweak to your liking. You can set the update interval, alerts, etc. and the customer support and feedback is second to none. Currently only available for Bold and Curve 8900, if you are a "Twitter power user" you may want to check this one out at http://thetweetgenius.com/.
Socialscope    
Socialscope has been a long running favorite of those who were able to get in on the private beta. I was lucky enough to take a look at the new features, and I'm amazed at how often the application is updated. It has had a near top to bottom overhaul since our last look, and seems better than ever. Still the only application that integrates with Facebook updates, Socialscope seems to be the choice for most users. It allows you multiple Twitter accounts, Twitpic support, profile notifications and more. Sign up for an invitation at http://www.socialscope.net.
Viigo    
We had mentioned Twitter support in Viigo a bit in the past , but until now it wasn't really available to all users. With the current release of Viigo Alpha however, everyone can get in on the action. A a Twitter client, Viigo isn't nearly as powerful as the stand-alone clients, but for a casual Twitter user, it may have just the right amount of juice. The features are unfortunately fairly bared-boned, but some users may welcome the addition of Twitter into an application they already use. Check out Viigo Alpha at http://www.getviigo.com/alpha.
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No love for TwitterBerry anymore? :(
TB Was in the first roundup. Was just trying to cover the ones we missed w/ this one.
Twitterberry has long passed it's prime, and doesn't seem to be keeping up well with the newest crop of clients now. Socialscope (the full beta one I'm using) is the ish! with UberTwitter a good second.
Man, I've tried most of them.
Twitterberry, tinytwitter, twibble, ubertwitter, socialscope, tweetgenius, im+, even the email features for twitpic.
But, I haven't tried yatca, so I'll get to that one now.
And, you couldn't pay me to install viigo again.
Agreed, I did not like viigo.
i don't know if its just me or not... but i couldn't even figure out the viigo->twitter, its a really irritating app in my opinion.
i'm definitely a ubertwitter fan, but from the looks of it, i'm going to jump on the tweetgenius bandwagon as soon as it comes out for the storm.
www.twitter.com/alisagreene
Any idea when tweetgenius will be debuting for the storm?
don't care- i'm just posting about how awesome you guys are for using that Hot Shots! Part Deux pic. made my day
Tweetgenius is the best of them all.
I just wish you had the option of using TwitPic too. I like them a lot better than their own image hosting.
The absolute best app is SocialScope - Facebook updates right with your tweet stream!
I love UberTwitter, dunno why people are still using TwitterBerry.
And to use TwitPic is simple. Login to their site, they'll give you an email address to send a pic to. The subject is your tweet. Super simple...
I am a die hard Uber fan!!!
I dig ubertwitter. Very nice app.
http://twitter.com/Crucial_Xtreme
I was hoping a feature comparison was going to be included. I've been looking for a client for the Storm that has the ability of supporting multiple accounts so that I can quickly send updates to either account.
Recommendations?
I was hoping a feature comparison was going to be included. I've been looking for a client for the Storm that has the ability of supporting multiple accounts so that I can quickly send updates to either account.
Recommendations?
Personally I like YATCA...it runs in the background so I'm always getting my updates (previously I had used TwitterBerry and it didn't do that unless the app was running, and if you were in the middle of catching up on tweets once you get a new one it booted you back up to the top regardless of how far down you were!) I can mark all read/delete all read items...it now has the ability to add people mentioned in other tweets, its much better than the previous versions i think...very basic yet still a powerful tool...best thing to me is the ability to FWD tweets, not just RT or @reply...but i can fwd a funny tweet to a friends e-mail or fwd a link to my e-mail and read it on my PC later when i have time sort of thing...very versatile, and maybe the others are too, but i like a background app personally
Tweetgenius has to be the best. It even uses twitpic
I went from TwitterBerry to it and I wouldn't use anything else! My favorite features are the image upload and how it looks alot like the UI on Twitter's site. And it runs in the background which is really sweet.
Don't think I will try any others, twitterberry was dumb!!
@Socialscope is the best if you can get an invite delete whatever garbage you have now.
so if you have twitterberry, social scope, ubertwitter, ect...are they all intertwined with one another?
The one item I keep going back to Ubertwitter for is the ability to either make a tweet a favorite or I like Yatca since I can forward the tweet to an e-mail. There are a few tweets that I want to be able to go back to when I have a chance later in the day (or maybe on the Windows client).
TweetGenius will be my favorite once they add one of the two mentions options (send tweet or favorite). Asked for, but we'll see when it shows up.
I signed up wit SocialScope long ago and they haven't added me yet so I can't comment there.
I vote goes to @SocialScope but the best free app that you can get your hands on is @Ubertwiter. @CBGarz if you guys wish to follow me.
Wasn't familiar with Yatca, but message integration is kinda nice. Will keep playing with it to see if it becomes the client of choice for me. I have been using UberTwitter and it is great, too, after a while of sticking with the default TwitterBerry.
Have been using Twitterberry for a while now. I trust my Crackberry guys so when Adam gave a thumbs up, I tried UberTwitter and "Me likey". Or maybe I just like saying "UberTwitter" in a funny accent! Thanks guys and keep up the good work!
Is good, but sometimes I get red light notifiers when I've already checked everything. I hate that.
twitter.com/bustabucket
What I like about YATCA is that you can set it to only merge your replies and mentions of your username. I leave it running and use it as a way to not miss my updates. I use ubertwitter as my "main" twitter client.
For anyone that sent me a request, I will accept ASAP. Twitter is having problems and kicking errors each time I try to accept.....
I'm a big fan of yacta and socialscope at the moment. If you don't get an excessive number of twitter messages, yacta is cool for its mailbox integration but if you prefer a seperate app, socialscope is great app. Also has the addition of facebook feeds too
i rep ubertwitter so much on twitter some ppl think i work for them, lol
i used twitterberry and didnt like it.
never was really hooked on the whole twitter thing.
uber changed that.
i am addicted because of this damn app.
somebody please help, lol
Tried Twitterberry—tried yacta.
Purchased TweetGenius for 5$. I'm done looking for a twitter client.
TweetGenius completely fills my twittering needs—it also makes me breakfast in bed, if you talk nice.
Look me up: @michaelcawcutt
I swear by Yatca, as you say, some do some dont.
http://trevorlong.com/thoughts-and-opinion_1505.shtml
I've written about how I use the mailbox integration, but as a Hotkey Search - ALT Y, so thats how i view my Yatca Twitter messages... Works great!
You can send a tweet in tweetgenius. Wonder why the comment earlier said they need it. The only thing it needs to see ur friends
It was stuck trying to verify credentials. Perhaps that had something to do with me not granting full permissions to all user data, but it shouldn't get stuck forever without a timeout and what for does it need permissions to friggin' everything anyway? Going back to TwitterBerry for now.
love the hot shots pic! greeeaaaaaat movie! With the egg cooking on what's her names stomach! hilarious!
tweetgenius is da sh!t *poof!*
Hands down the ÃœberTwitter is what you need to have. Don't know about the Genius app and don't plan to find out if I have to pay for it.
is anyone else having a problem with making alerts work with ubertwitter? it wont vibrate, make an audible alert, led wont light up, and the icon on my home screen doesnt have that asterisk. is it because i'm still running .75?
i have used just about all and i have to say that so far my test trials of finding the ONE twitter app for my berry is
ÃœberTwitter!
But I want to be able to change the font size. Too small. I don't like it too small.
.. but I didn't like it. Maybe I'll give it another chance since the CB nation keeps talking about it. Still love TwitterBerry though...
twitter.com/JLimSD
I dumped TwitterBerry and YATCA for TinyTwitter. It's pretty simple and does it job. I hated YATCA since it always put stuff in the main mail folder. If YATCA would sort out into it's own folder then I might reconsider.
I have tried numerous occasions to get onto SocialScopes beta testing, but they say they'll get back to me but never do.
Almost as bad as the world app that only works in the northern hemispere!
I'll stick to Ubertwitter, at least they are not fussy about who your telco is or where you live.
I really like UberTwitter. The most recent update adds GPS location information to your tweet (not just cell tower triagulation) when available.
have tried twitterberry, ubertwitter and tweetgenius on the 8900... twitterberry needs to be updated, its nice, but not quite there.... ubertwitter is a slick interface and works very well but for $5 twittergenius wins hands down. great interface, slick graphics, slick updating. winner in my book..
just can't have both working at the same time though otherwise they don't interact properly.
I have been lucky enough to get my hands on SocialScope after using all of the above listed twitter clients, it is far and away the best one!! SocialScope ROCKS!!!
UberTwitter seems to be my favorite... I like how it shows images from multiple image hosting sites right in the tweet.
Thanks to you Adam, Ubertwitter is my new client. Twitterberry was out the door 2 minutes after.
Where is TinyTwitter? Why does it never get any attention? Is it because the developer doesn't come here promoting it? I know you guys are aware it exists but it is never given any love. The Blackberry beta of this app is awesome. On the twitter app ladder I would rate it 2nd only to SocialScope, it is fast, no hiccups and it utilizes qwerty shortcut capabilities and has lots of options.
I haven't tried Yatca or Tweet Genius (too many great free ooptions) but I have the others. Ubertwitter's menu kills me, Twitterberry feels like a dinosaur, & Viigo as a Twitter client is a joke .
JMHO