Comments on: Ten Philadelphia iPhone apps that don’t exist but should

By: JP

JP — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:21:21 +0000

I agree, the SEPTA data should be available in a more universal HTML format, but for the time being, native mobile apps are better suited to utilize GPS location data.

In the meantime, we have train schedules available on mobile via http://isepta.org – Pretty nice UI, too.

By: kris

kris — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:16:33 +0000

why does the septa stops/schedule jawn Have to be an iphone app? considering how good most recent mobile phones are at rendering html, why not a really basic google maps application with this information? i think that’d be a huge win for Anyone with a phone with a web browser, not just the iphone ‘elite.’

By: TM

TM — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:18:50 +0000

I would love to see an app that tracks the street vendor carts in the city.
You could do a search by location, type of cuisine, type of product, prices, reviews, code violations and daily specials.

When your on a budget and want chicken salad made with grapes on rye bread this would be invaluable.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:36:04 +0000

The is a new iPhone app called ici (icihere.com) coming soon. This app published user generated content on any topic (history, architecture, nightlife, etc.) and delivers the content to users in the area. It will target Philadelphia first.

By: shopiks

shopiks — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:39:26 +0000

Shopiks @Philadelphia is a great iPhone app. that allows you to get deals and updates from Philly local shops and recommend them to your friends.

By: tanner0035

tanner0035 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:13:20 +0000

I can DEFINITELY understand the frustration with Philly sports. Especially before last year’s WS.

Check out “Insults by Pifflesnips” in the app store for a funny insult app! It can generate over a million random insults, email insults to friends, and provides some clever British retorts. Well worth the dollar

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:07:21 +0000

So I’m weighing in a bit late since this post is a month old, but I thought I’d let you know that a history related app as suggested in #9 does exist. I work on PhillyHistory.org and we’ve created an iPhone web app that enables iPhone users to search PhillyHistory.org. It’s available at http://www.phillyhistory.org/i.

It’s also now location aware for compatible iPhones – useful if you want to check out historic photos of your location. Hope you enjoy!

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Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:30:36 +0000

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By: scott

scott — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:46:43 +0000

I have been using iSepta, which is a site for mobile devices. It is user friendly, and also quite fast. It also saves a few trips on the main screen for you. I have iSepta on my Home Screen, but would love an app!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:21:48 +0000

Cool, we’ll have to check that out. Maybe a big list of existing Philly-made apps?
-cgw