Pocket-MAL - iPhone App

Aug 15, 2010 10:03 PM

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Mod Edit: The App is currently not available.
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Hi everyone,

I've just released a MAL client for iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store. It's named Pocket-MAL. This first version has basic functionality but I plan to expand them on regular basis. The next version will have nice UI improvements (it's almost done). Then i will focus on adding new functionality.

Feel free to contact me for every problem or for suggestions on how to improve the app.
Hope you enjoy

LunaNov 13, 2012 8:15 AM

Aug 17, 2010 10:26 AM

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thanks man, saw it yesterday in the app store and was amazed clicked install, but then got the "this requires update 4.0 to run"

so updating my iphone from 3.1.2 JB to 4.0.1 JB xD today

Aug 17, 2010 10:46 AM

euks

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Thanks for downloading it.
I've already submitted an update (it's in the review queue) to improve the UI.
The next update will be focused on adding new functionality:

Ability to update an anime/manga (ex: change status) in your personal list
Search in your personal list

Aug 17, 2010 7:08 PM

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thanks yeah thats the only thing i noticed, that you can add anime but you can't choose if your watching/completed/plan to watch etc.

if it brought you to a page like the advanced info/add page that'd be awesome (when you click add anime)

and then if your anime on your list were separated into, completed/on-going/plan to watch/ on hold/dropped in alphabetical order

and then maybe have it had a show/hide drop down box on the anime page(where it has the descriptions) if it had it for a few of the reviews

thanks man for the amazing app

the above is just some observations, that'd be awesome.

it works great, can't wait for the update and ones to come :D

Aug 17, 2010 11:36 PM

euks

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That's exactly what I've in mind.

Aug 18, 2010 6:01 AM

Smooper

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Alright great, can't wait :)

Aug 19, 2010 12:46 AM

euks

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Just a quick status update. Pocket-MAL 1.1.0 is waiting for review (it will take some days). As I said this update is focused on UI improvements. Here's how the search screen and the search details screen look like now:

Aug 19, 2010 11:43 PM

viddy

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I really like where this is going, so i hope you'll keep developing this app!
Also, if you made an Android version i think that would make bunches of people happy as well ;-)

I see that the functionality is there, so if you work a bit on the UI (like it looks like you are doing) this will be awesome.

My thoughts:
The icon for the app looks.. not good. It doesnt fit on the homescreen at all.
The menubar-buttons in the bottom arent optimized for the iPhone4 resolution, so they kinda look like shit on an iPhone4. Probably same with the homescreen-icon.

The settings-dialogue isnt very pretty either, but you might have already fixed that as well in the new version.

Also, you should close the keyboard down when your credentials have been verified.

When adding things to your list, it doesnt seem like it checks if stuff is already in your list? I still get the "Add" button on series which are already Completed or Watching for me.

viddyAug 19, 2010 11:51 PM

Aug 20, 2010 2:49 AM

euks

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Hi viddy,

i'm glad you like the app. You're right, the main icon and the tab bar icons are non optimized for the iphone 4. I will scale the main icon to 114x114px (ip4 homescreen icon res) in the next release (not the update already submitted).

I've changed the settings view in 1.1.0. Now it looks nicer and better integrated with the ui look and feel (also fixed the keyboard problem).

I'm already working on a new release which will add the ability to change the personal status of an anime/manga (ex. setting the watching status, score, episodes read and so an). Next i will fix the add behaviour.

euksAug 20, 2010 3:00 AM

Aug 25, 2010 10:37 PM

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euks

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Hi all,

Pocket-MAL 1.1.0 is out.
As i said, it features nice UI improvements.
Now i'm working on 1.5.0 which will include new functionalities (i'm currently testing it).

Hope you enjoy

Aug 27, 2010 1:42 AM

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euks

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Hi,

just want to let you know that i've submitted Pocket-MAL 1.5.0. This version will add the ability to update your watch/read status, episodes/volumes/chapters watched/read, and your score.
As for the previous version it will take some days to complete the review process.

Byez

Sep 2, 2010 6:24 AM

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Kasuki

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:O this wouldn't work on a Droid would it?

Sep 2, 2010 9:23 AM

#13

euks

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Jul 2010

Hi Kasuki,

unfortunately this app is only for iPhone. If you are interested in an Android app you can check this MAL For Android

Sep 2, 2010 11:05 PM

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euks

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Hi everybody,

Pocket-MAL 1.5.0 is out.
Now you can change the status of your anime/manga (watch/read status, episodes/volumes/chapters and score).

Hope you enjoy

Sep 7, 2010 4:29 AM

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vfez

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Hi all.

euks thank you for your effort, this app has great potentials.
Some suggestions:
Sorting functionality in list.
Filter list by status.

Sep 9, 2010 2:03 AM

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euks

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Hi vfez,
I'm glad you lime the app. I'm starting working on the next release in which i'll include a filtering option.

Byez

Sep 9, 2010 4:36 PM

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removed-user

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Hmm, looking good :). Although I don't like the actual design of the app, it does what it has to do and that's great!

This was a quick concept I did for a different app: http://forr.st/~mpQ
It's an app based on games, but you could use some same kind of graphical UI for the MAL-app.

removed-userSep 9, 2010 4:39 PM

Sep 13, 2010 6:41 AM

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euks

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Hi GJ,

thanks for the suggestion, i'm not very good with graphics but i'll try to improve the design of the app.

Bye

Sep 13, 2010 9:11 AM

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SupaKashy

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Awesome, thanks! I've been wanting a MAL app. Just downloaded it and I agree with GJ, the GUI could use some work but apart from that i like it. :)

It'd be pretty cool if you could get the MAL logo as the app icon as well.

Sep 14, 2010 10:06 PM

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euks

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Hi everybody,

i've decided to change the UI in the next version of Pocket-MAL (the mockup posted by GJ seems a wonderful starting point). I also want this to be a "community driven" process, so i will post here every change i'll make to the UI and you will be able to make suggestions.
I'm starting with the search screen (i also want to include a filter option to search only anime/manga/both). Expect news in the next days.

Byez

Sep 20, 2010 12:29 AM

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euks

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Hi everybody,

as i promised i'm refactoring Pocket-MAL UI. Here's the first mockup for the search functionality:

I tried to make the navigation flow easier, so now the search results are displayed in one view (with a + to add the content to your personal list). The Options button allows to change the search options (search anime/manga/both).

Let me know what you think

euksSep 20, 2010 12:41 AM

Sep 20, 2010 4:27 PM

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removed-user

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Already looks a lot better :). Keep up the good work!

Sep 25, 2010 11:42 PM

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euks

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Hi creAtZs,

thanks for downloading the app and for the suggestions:

- personal list should be seperated and should be arranged in alphabetical order
Version 2 will have an options button in the personal list so you can decide to show or hide anime/manga with a particular status. The content will be arranged alphabetically (also in the search)

- the plus in edit mode should have a function or shouldnt be shown
Version 2.0.0 will feature a new UI (see first post on this page), so the plus in edit is no longer shown (the navigation flow is simpler).

- the rating should be selectable like the status and not typeable
You mean a list from 0 to 10 (with increment of 1)? No problem

- the app should automaticly change the episode counter to max. if completed is chosen as status
Great advice :). I will implement it.

Again thanks everybody for the support and suggestions.

euks

Sep 28, 2010 1:24 PM

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pratstercs

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Would it be possible to post the .ipa files either here or on a file sharing site so those of us with jailbroken phones can install and test as it's made rather than having to wait for Apple to review and confirm the app?

Sep 30, 2010 4:01 PM

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Jrittmayer

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It looks pretty good so far!

Oct 2, 2010 10:32 PM

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euks

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Hi guys,

Pocket-MAL 2.0.0 is out. It features several improvements:

New UI with a simpler navigation flow
Alphabetically ordered search results and personal list
You can now search only for anime or manga
You can filter your personal list by content status
When you change the status to complete episodes, chapters and volumes are automatically setted in accordance

Hope you enjoy

euksOct 2, 2010 11:03 PM

Oct 2, 2010 10:42 PM

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SupaKashy

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Jul 2010

Just got the update and it's looking better already. :)

- Would you able to separate the anime and manga lists and allow for switching between the two?

- Maybe you could also separate each list by "Watching", "On hold", "Completed" etc if you can.

Apart from that it's looking good. Keep it up! :)

Oct 2, 2010 11:11 PM

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euks

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Hi SupaKashy,

I'm glad you like the new app.
You would like to have different section for anime/manga and for content status instead of the filter options, right?

I implemented the filtering, but if the community likes the separate sections solution i will change the app.
So which solution you like? Let me know.

euks

Oct 3, 2010 7:18 AM

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euks

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Hi creAtZs,

I've investigated the bug and i've found that the app crashes because the manga Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has no volumes and chapters. I'll correct the bug in the next release. In the meanwhile if you need "panty & stocking" go to the options button and select only anime for the search.

Thanks

euks

Oct 4, 2010 10:18 AM

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SupaKashy

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euks said:
I implemented the filtering, but if the community likes the separate sections solution i will change the app.
So which solution you like? Let me know.
euks

I'd prefer that it had separate sections to be honest. :)

Oct 5, 2010 3:49 AM

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fero

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I recently downloaded this app and i like it quite a lot

some improvements i would like to see however, would be some sort of caching for your personal anime list/manga list for those who don't have an iPhone or an internet connection all of the time and as others have said, separate sections for your list's

Oct 6, 2010 7:46 PM

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wendelsykes

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Must Have app hahahahahah

Thanks a lot for sharing, liked so much. Now my itouch is perfect...

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Oct 6, 2010 8:57 PM

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The app has a very small file size, so if it was possible to add a cache of the database and auto update when their is a connection it would be amazing. Probably the majority of people have ipods and wi fi usually is only found in the house.

Oct 7, 2010 12:13 AM

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euks

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Hi guys,

thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'm working on the next release of Pocket-MAL which will feature separate sections and maybe the offline browsing.

euks

Oct 8, 2010 6:25 PM

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lalmvpkobe said:
The app has a very small file size, so if it was possible to add a cache of the database and auto update when their is a connection it would be amazing. Probably the majority of people have ipods and wi fi usually is only found in the house.

Which is great. Similar to the Last.fm Scrobbl Cydia app.

Oct 8, 2010 6:25 PM

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SkyCrawler

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Can you make one for the Samsung Instinct?

Oct 8, 2010 7:20 PM

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GuitarHero

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Thank you so much for this, its really nifty so far! I'm happy that its free but I would pay for it. xD

Oct 12, 2010 4:16 AM

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euks

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Hi guys,

just want to let you know that i'am moving Pocket-MAL site to wordpress http://euks.wordpress.com/, so you have another way to comment on each release.

euks

Oct 12, 2010 4:17 AM

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euks

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Hi everyone,

Pocket-MAL 2.1.0 is out. New in this version:

I'm doing the last check for version 2.2.0 which will correct some bugs discovered (thanks to claTorino) and add support for landscape mode.
I'm also working on version 2.3.0 in which i'll insert offline browsing.

Hope you enjoy

euksOct 13, 2010 12:21 AM

Oct 14, 2010 2:48 AM

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fero

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i cant wait for 2.3.0

Oct 14, 2010 2:56 AM

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pk2495

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Nice, I'll install it on my iTouch/Phone later. :)

Oct 14, 2010 5:10 AM

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Xylokopos

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Good app, though having an Ipad I'd like to see an Ipad version as well. (Just for the bigger screen without resolution loss)

Oct 16, 2010 10:39 PM

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euks

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Hi guys,

the new version of Pocket-MAL (2.2.0) is available on the store.
This version fixes some bugs and adds support for landscape mode.

Enjoy :)

Oct 24, 2010 9:35 PM

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Malware

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One of my favorite apps, works wonders when reading manga or watching anime on my ipod. And the recent updates have been great.

Latest Review
Kino's Journey

Oct 25, 2010 7:33 PM

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Jrittmayer

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This ap is amazing. I love it.

I'd just like to ask if you're going to implement "details" for anime and manga entries (VA's, Characters etc)

Oct 26, 2010 2:35 AM

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euks

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Hi Jrittmayer,

the details available from the API are: popularity rank, classification, members and favorited count, synopsis, genre. manga/anime adaptations, prequels and sequels.
If the community thinks that any of these details are usefull i'll include them (ex: as details in the search results).
Let me know what you think.

euks

Oct 26, 2010 8:50 AM

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Jrittmayer

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euks said:
Hi Jrittmayer,

the details available from the API are: popularity rank, classification, members and favorited count, synopsis, genre. manga/anime adaptations, prequels and sequels.
If the community thinks that any of these details are usefull i'll include them (ex: as details in the search results).
Let me know what you think.

euks

Hmmm, I think you should definitely include the genre and synopsis.

Prequels, sequels and adaptions might also be useful, but maybe not as much as the first two.

What do you menan by classification?

The other stuff doesn't seem important.

Thanks - Jrittmayer

Oct 26, 2010 9:46 AM

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euks

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Jrittmayer said:

What do you menan by classification?

The rating of an anime (PG, 17+, violence etc.)

Oct 26, 2010 1:42 PM

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derpykitty

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Oct 2010

I'll be greatly looking forward the updates! Good app so far~

Oct 27, 2010 5:12 PM

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Malware

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548

I think it would be nice to have to option to change our default list view (reading,completed etc.), or to allow us to choose the view before it starts to load.

Sometimes it takes a while to load up my completed list and I have to wait for it before I can switch to currently reading/watching or wherever I want to get to.

Latest Review
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