Theres a Catch!

Okay, its not inherently evil when free Mac desktop apps require a paid iOS app to function. But it IS inherently evil to NOT mention that fact. This app requires a companion iOS device application called Pics, which currently costs $1.99 in the iOS app store. So...caveat emptor.

Beyond that conveniently missing fact, this app is very clunky and heavy. Its sort of thrown together and not very well thought-out. Its got no features that are not presently available for FREE from other iOS apps or combination desktop+device sharing/serving combination apps. For example, the "private" photo albums can be had for free on iOS, if you want to keep some photos private and on your device but not in the regular iOS camera roll. But for nearly all of the other features, for no cost, I am still using Cinq + Cinq server. It seems to be the best and easiest for photos, like the free AirVideo is for video sharing between desktop and iOS devices.

The point is this: This app is sort of useless for 2 downloads and a $1.99 when all of the features are free in other apps, which are easier, more elegant, and cost you nothing.

Arrggh Isle about Pics Assistant