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Re:The HEIC to JPG Step That Changes Your Colors on Friday August 28, 2026 @12:50AM (#49474477)
Never had this issue when using LiveConvert (https://apps.apple.com/no/app/liveconvert-heic-to-jpg/id6747...)
There's also AnyTracker (an app) that gives you this information as push notifications: https://anytracker.org/
Re:A Screen Time Limiting App That Works on Saturday January 24, 2026 @12:16PM (#46745407)
I built it since I was tired of spending too much time on my phone. This app is unique since when the time is up, you are locked out for the rest of the day. The only way out is to watch an ad or pay, and who wants to do that, right?

Price: Free IAP: Unlock single app ($0,99), Unlock all apps ($9,99)

Re:Ask HN: How are most people converting HEIC to jpg? on Friday December 19, 2025 @09:41AM (#46326360)
I use LiveConvert (it runs locally on your phone). https://apps.apple.com/no/app/liveconvert-heic-to-jpg/id6747...
Awesome, I have been needing something like this for a while now
Re: on Saturday August 03, 2024 @03:18PM (#41148604)
Now with a brand new design. Tracking a price is as simple as highlighting the number you want to track. Text can also be tracked, which opens up some interesting use cases. For example, you can track when a product is back in stock or when a slot opens up for a passport appointment.
Re: on Monday July 15, 2024 @07:56AM (#40967025)
I missed a simple Reminders app when I moved to the iOS ecosystem. The default Reminders app is clunky and requires several clicks to schedule a reminder. I therefore built RemindMe. The app lets you add reminders to the notification center in one tap, and they can be marked as completed by swiping to the left. As other people may also benefit from it, I have published it on the App Store. Hopefully it will make your everyday life a bit smoother.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Tuesday November 28, 2023 @12:56PM (#38448660)
Thanks for getting back to me. Will follow your advice if I do something similar in the future.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @06:49PM (#38426437)
Had to check the website. It did not dissapoint
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @01:28PM (#38423731)
Thanks! It is using the local device.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @01:28PM (#38423730)
100% Kotlin on the Android side and pretty close to 100% SwiftUI on the iOS side. So two native apps.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @01:26PM (#38423718)
How is that spam?
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @01:26PM (#38423715)
Yes, let me know by sending me an email. Also, make sure to test the search button in the different modes if you haven't already.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @08:56AM (#38421602)
Interesting, thanks for sharing! If the exact field was updated, text tracking would be sufficient. I also plan to add a mode that is as simple as "something changed", which will let you know when anything about the page is updated. I worry that may cause a lot of notifications though.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Sunday November 26, 2023 @02:32AM (#38419875)
Thank you!
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Saturday November 25, 2023 @05:49PM (#38417488)
Yes, it uses scraping. The algorithms used are very general in order to make it work on any website.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Saturday November 25, 2023 @05:40PM (#38417413)
Yes, is there something in particular you want to track? Text tracking would probably be best suited for this.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Saturday November 25, 2023 @05:19PM (#38417273)
Haha, yes I am. 24 years old, no smoking or drinking. Almost never skydive. BMI of 23. On a serious note, I have been updating the app every week since it was released two years ago.
Re:AnyTracker: Track any number on any website on Saturday November 25, 2023 @05:10PM (#38417196)
Perfect for price tracking and other graphing purposes. Text tracking is also supported. And hey - Lifetime Premium is 50% off until Sunday evening.
Re:AnyTracker Is Now Available on iOS on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @05:56PM (#37055988)
The app can be used to track any number/text on any website. Useful to get alerts when sales happen, or just when a website changes. Two years ago the app was released on Google Play, finally it is available for iPhone and Mac as well.
Re:Nutrients from any food or product on Thursday September 08, 2022 @06:18PM (#32772785)
I would argue that it is easier to have it in the app. You get streamlined info and can compare products. Not to mention the super fast barcode scanner you get in the app.
Re:Nutrients from any food or product on Thursday September 08, 2022 @05:28PM (#32772327)
This app lets you search for any food or product. You will then get the amount of proteins, calories, vitamins etc it contains. You can also scan the barcode of a product to get the result directly. Oh, and it is completely free.
I don't think so. The user can test the app for free as much as he/she wants. The user only has to pay if he/she wants to track from more than one website at a time. Also, all Google Play purchases are refundable within 48 hours (everyone might not be aware of this though).

The bad reviews usually come when people try to track from websites that are JavaScript heavy, where the app does not work so well. Maybe I should have been more precise; it works on most websites, not all.

Hi, the parsing is done with Jsoup. So it parses the Html content of the website, without opening a browser. Also it has a neat feature that lets you select the number you want to track by simply highlighting it.
Thanks. So far (8 months in) 30,000 have downloaded it, so I think the potential is there. It is more convenient to have an app, as it provides widgets and notifications.

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