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Alternatives for Video Editing Apps in India
1d ago
r/androidapps
Opportunity: The user is seeking a video editing app in India for creating YouTube Shorts, as CAPCUT is unavailable. Suggested alternatives include VITA, PowerDirector for mobile use, and Kdenlive for desktop, each offering unique features such as no ads and extensive editing capabilities. Additionally, sideloading CAPCUT is mentioned as an option despite its ban in India.
platform independence
Free Alternatives for Spotify to Save YouTube Songs Offline
23d ago
r/androidapps
Opportunity: The user is looking for a free app that allows saving YouTube songs to a playlist and accessing them offline. They need this to have a cost-free alternative to Spotify. Key solutions suggested by the community include Spotube, YMusic, RVX YouTube Music, and exploring options on the F-Droid website.
limited features
Time-Based App Launchers for Mac Automation
23d ago
r/macapps
Opportunity: The user is seeking a solution to automate launching an app for scheduled tasks, as they cannot remember to do it manually. The community suggests using Keyboard Maestro, which the user already utilizes, and other alternatives like Task Till Dawn, Alarm Clock Pro, Shortery, Scheduler for Mac, and LaunchControl. They also propose using Mac Automator or cron jobs for advanced users.
limited features
pricing issue
Alternatives for Converting HTML5 to APK on Android
23d ago
r/androidapps
Opportunity: The user seeks a mobile solution to convert HTML5 files to APKs, bypassing computer use, due to their preference for developing apps on-the-go. They require an alternative to AppsGeyser, which imposes ads after multiple downloads, and aim to publish on Aptoide, not the Google Play Store. The community's key solution suggestions were not evident from the comments provided.
limited features
platform independence
Alternatives for Gestimer and Trace
23d ago
r/macapps
Opportunity: The user is seeking alternatives to Gestimer and Trace that can log completed tasks and ideally integrate with Structured.app or Things 3. A suggested solution from the community is Dropclock, an open-source and free application.
limited features

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