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Introducing Petal Power

Unlock 18 stunning premium flower designs inspired by real flowers from around the world — from Sacred Lotus and Tropical Hibiscus to English Rose and Wisteria Cascade.

With Petal Power, you can choose exactly which flower blooms for each month, making your garden truly yours.

New in this update:

• 18 handcrafted premium flower designs
• 6 beautiful rose varieties
• Choose your flower for any month
• New onboarding experience previewing all available flowers

Plus: Your flower choice is locked in once the month ends, preserving your garden's history.

This update is proof that one email can spiral into a full revamp: a simple request turned into rebuilt onboarding and much better server management.

What’s new and improved:
•Fixed cases where Kapal could show “no cameras” even though you were connected and cameras were still loading
•Better connection handling: Kapal now detects disconnects while you’re using it and prompts you instead of requiring a quit/relaunch
•Cleaner settings layout (system options moved out of Camera Settings into the System view)
•Server URL testing when you add a server to confirm connectivity and help you choose the most secure option available
•Added a Support button during onboarding if you hit issues getting your server authorized
•Plus a pile of smaller polish and consistency fixes throughout the app

Also introducing Kapal+ to help fund ongoing development, with:
•Multiple servers
•Server priority ordering
•Automatic failover if your primary server goes down

I’ve got a ton of ideas queued up for what’s next. The only big area left that still needs the full treatment is the Events page — and I’m looking forward to improving it soon.

And seriously: keep the feedback coming. If one email can cause this much change, imagine what two could do.

What's new:

What's New

• Beautiful new onboarding experience with animated walkthrough
• Smarter motion detection that adapts throughout the day
• Improved performance and stability
• Privacy focused — works completely offline with no camera or Wi-Fi needed

About this app:

Living Frame: Bring Your Memories to Life

Turn your old iPhones and iPads into magical, motion-activated picture frames! Living Frame uses your device’s built-in gyroscope to detect subtle vibrations — no camera required — and instantly brings your favorite Live Photos to life.

Designed for older devices, Living Frame gives new purpose to hardware running iOS/iPadOS 12.0 and newer. Perfect for turning your spare devices into beautiful, interactive displays.

Inspired by the wonder of animated galleries, Living Frame lets you relive the spontaneous moments captured in Live Photos. Whether it’s a smile, a wave, or a small laugh you almost forgot — Living Frame makes those memories move again, surprising and delighting you and your family.

Features:
• Motion-triggered playback using only the gyroscope (no camera!)
• Optimized for iOS/iPadOS 12.0 and up
• Revive old iPhones and iPads with a joyful new purpose
• Celebrate the magic hidden in your Live Photos
• Simple, elegant setup for home, gallery, or office

Living Frame is about rediscovering the magic of your memories — with a spark of futuristic wonder.

Thank you for taking the time to explore Living Frame. We hope it brings as much joy to your family as it has to ours!

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Photo & Video
• Version: 1.1
• Release date: 2026-03-11
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/living-frame/id6503719516?uo=4

What's new:

We found a TV that wasn’t displaying our onboarding colors correctly, which made things hard to read. We’ve updated the onboarding to use a more compatible, high‑contrast look so it’s clear on all TVs. Thanks for bearing with us!

About this app:

Sandar brings your Frigate NVR security system to the Big Screen with a beautiful, native experience designed for your living room.

LIVE CAMERA MONITORING
View all your security cameras in a customizable grid layout. Choose between 2-6 columns to fit your setup perfectly. Streams adapt automatically — using high-quality main streams, sub-streams, or snapshots based on your network and camera capabilities.

BIRDSEYE VIEW
See your entire property at once with Frigate's Birdseye feature. Sandar displays it prominently so you always have the full picture.

AUTO-ROTATE MODE
Turn your TV into a dedicated security monitor. Auto-rotate cycles through your cameras automatically, showing each feed for your chosen duration. Perfect for keeping an eye on things while you go about your day.

REAL-TIME DETECTION ALERTS
When Frigate detects a person, car, or other object, Sandar shows it instantly. Red indicators highlight active detections so you never miss what matters.

FLEXIBLE STREAMING
Sandar intelligently manages streams to balance quality and performance. It automatically detects what each camera supports and falls back gracefully when needed. You can also manually choose stream quality per camera.

PRIVACY FOCUSED
Sandar connects directly to your Frigate server on your local network. No cloud services, no accounts, no data collection. Your cameras stay private.

REQUIREMENTS

• Frigate NVR server (0.16+) with go2rtc
• Local network access to your Frigate server

Sandar is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Frigate project.

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Utilities
• Version: 1.0.2
• Release date: 2026-03-09
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sandar/id6757661415?uo=4

What's new:

PicReport 2.0 — Major Update

PicReport 2.0 is a full visual overhaul. What used to be a simple sorted list is now a complete analysis workspace with charts, timelines, and reporting.

What’s new:

• All‑new visual dashboard with Distribution, Timeline, and Comparison views
• Interactive charts for lens, ISO, aperture, focal length, and more
• Timeline chart to see trends over time
• PDF export: generate a report with all tabs on separate pages
• Skipped file report with copyable list
• Filtering and sorting for faster analysis

If you used 1.x, 2.0 will feel like a new app—same core idea, but far more insight at a glance.

About this app:

PicReport: Analyze Your Photos Like a Pro

PicReport for Mac turns your photo library into clear, actionable insights. Drag and drop JPEG and RAW files to instantly surface the EXIF data that matters most.

What you can analyze:

• Camera make and model
• Lens model and focal length
• ISO, aperture, exposure program, white balance
• Trends over time (timelines)

Why it’s useful:
See what you actually shoot—by lens, focal length, and camera. Spot patterns, optimize your gear, and make smarter decisions based on real usage.

Key features:

• Effortless import: drag and drop folders or files
• Visual breakdowns: distributions, timelines, comparisons
• Filtering and sorting for quick answers
• Copyable stats for sharing
• Export a PDF report of all views
• Skipped file report for transparency

Perfect for:

• Enthusiasts who want to understand their habits
• Professionals optimizing gear for projects
• Anyone curious about the hidden data in their photos

Download PicReport and make your photo data work for you.

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Photo & Video
• Version: 2.0
• Release date: 2026-03-06
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picreport/id6503636533?mt=12&uo=4

What’s New

This update improves live stream reliability and playback recovery.

• Improved stream startup and fallback:
• Better detection of streams that fail to start
• More reliable automatic fallback from Main to Sub to Snapshot when needed

• Smarter stream recovery:
• Automatic recovery from stalled streams during playback
• Better handling of temporary stream hiccups

• Better per-camera stream memory:
• The app now more consistently remembers and reuses the last working stream for each camera

• Clearer playback feedback:
• Added connection status text while testing stream sources (Main/Sub)

• UI improvements:
• Improved focus visibility in the pull-down controls for easier navigation on Apple TV

• Stability and polish:
• Internal fixes to stream observer lifecycle, camera ordering updates, and UI timer behavior

What's new:

What's New in This Version

Fixed compatibility with the latest Plex server updates - the app now connects reliably again!

New theater-style poster frames with animated marquee lights give your Now Playing display that classic cinema look. Tap anywhere to cycle through different display modes:

• Clean image-only view
• Image with details overlay
• Three vintage theater frames (Classic, Vintage, and Modern styles)

Also fixed a few bugs and improved the overall stability of the app.

Enjoy your movie night!

About this app:

Transform your iPad into a dedicated Plex display

Play Poster turns your iPad into a beautiful companion display for your Plex media server. Whether you have an older iPad looking for a new purpose or want to dedicate a current device, it shows full-screen poster art and information for whatever's currently playing on your Plex server.

How it works:

• Connects directly to your Plex server (local network or remote)
• Displays poster art, title, and playback progress when media is playing
• Shows a rotating slideshow of recently added content when idle
• Full-screen immersive experience with auto-hiding controls
• Updates automatically every 5 seconds

Features:

• Clean, distraction-free full-screen interface
• Support for both movies and TV shows
• Tap to show/hide detailed information and summaries
• Automatic content refresh every hour
• Works with iPadOS 15 and later

Perfect for:

• Giving older iPads a new dedicated purpose
• Second screen setups in home theaters
• Displaying current playback in common areas
• Adding visual appeal to your entertainment space

Setup is simple:

Just enter your Plex server URL, port, and authentication token. The app validates your connection before saving, ensuring a smooth experience from the start.

Note: Requires an existing Plex Media Server and valid Plex account.

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Entertainment
• Version: 1.3
• Release date: 2026-02-07
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/play-poster/id6730111434?uo=4

What's new:

VERSION UPDATE NOTES:

LIVE STREAMS ARE HERE!
Turn any channel into a 24/7 live stream. Connect to Owncast servers or paste any .m3u8 stream URL to watch retro TV streams, internet radio stations, and more—all with that classic Channel 90 feel.

QUALITY OF LIFE

• Improved channel assignment with a cleaner picker
• Better compatibility with older iPads
• Various bug fixes and polish

Grab the remote and enjoy!

About this app:

Don't just watch your videos—relive them. Channel 90 turns your iPad into a time machine, bringing back the joy and randomness of 90s television.

Here's the 4-1-1:

LOAD YOUR FAVORITES: Easily import any video from your device. Think classic cartoons, old home movies, or your favorite action flicks.

TUNE INTO LIVE STREAMS: Connect to Owncast servers or add any .m3u8 stream URL to watch 24/7 retro TV streams, internet radio stations, or your favorite live content—right on your personal TV station.

BECOME THE STATION MANAGER: Group your videos into custom-named channels. Finally, a channel that plays nothing but your favorite stuff, 24/7!

SURF'S UP: Swipe to change channels. Experience the thrill of discovering what's on next, with a satisfying zap of static between each flip.

REMEMBER COMMERCIALS? Add your own video clips to a "Commercials" pool and watch them appear between programs for a truly authentic blast from the past.

CHECK THE GUIDE: A single tap brings up a classic, on-screen TV guide to see your custom-generated schedule.

With a retro design, CRT screen effects, and a focus on simple, joyful discovery, Channel 90 is less of an app and more of an experience. It's also a fantastic way to make use of older iPads, turning them into a portal to the past.

Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and get ready to get nostalgic.

Please Note: Bring Your Own Tapes!
Channel 90 is your personal TV station, which means you provide the programming. The app is a powerful media player and does not come with any pre-loaded TV shows, movies, or commercials. To start your marathon, simply add your own video files from your iPad or connect to your favorite live streams.

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Entertainment
• Version: 1.1
• Release date: 2026-01-25
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/channel-90/id6752319566?uo=4

What's new:

What's New

Weekly progress rings
See your last 7 days at a glance, right from the main screen. Powered by HealthKit so it includes water logged anywhere.

Living water
The water surface now gently ripples with layered waves.

About this app:

I was looking for a simple water tracker. One that let me open the app, tap a button to add my drink, and get back to my life.

What I found were apps filled with ads, confusing graphs, and constant pressure to buy a subscription. I wanted a tool, not a chore.

So, I built Biru.

Biru is the water tracker I always wanted. It's built on one core idea: tracking your water should be fast, simple, and completely frustration-free.

WHY BIRU IS DIFFERENT:

• NO CLUTTER, PURE FOCUS: Biru's beautiful, clean interface shows you just what you need: your daily progress as a calming, rising wave. Nothing else gets in your way.

• GET IN, GET OUT, GET HYDRATED: Log your water with a single tap. Customize your quick-add buttons to match your favorite water bottle, and you're done in seconds. This is the fastest way to track your intake.

• NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER: Biru is about hydration, not monetization. The app is yours, with no ads to distract you or subscriptions to worry about. It's just a simple, honest tool that does its job perfectly.

• A SIMPLE, SMART START: Answer a few quick questions, and Biru will suggest a personal daily goal for you. It's a smart starting point that you can easily adjust at any time.

• SEAMLESS APPLE HEALTH SYNC: Your water intake is part of your overall health. Biru integrates perfectly with Apple Health to keep all your data in one secure place.

If you've been searching for a water tracker that respects your time and your focus, your search is over.

App Store details:

• Developer: JudeWorks
• Category: Health & Fitness
• Version: 1.1
• Release date: 2026-01-23
• App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/biru/id6751872242?uo=4

What's New

Birdseye Auto-Hide
Birdseye can now automatically show and hide based on activity. When set to "Only With Detections," Birdseye appears when objects are detected on any camera and disappears when activity stops. Find this option in Settings → Birdseye → Visibility.

Improved Network Performance
Fixed an issue where snapshot requests could pile up on slower connections. The app now waits for each request to complete before starting another and automatically backs off when experiencing connection issues.

Thank you for using Kapal! If you have feedback or run into any issues, please reach out via Settings → Contact Support.

Smarter Streams, Faster Loading

This update improves how Kapal connects to camera streams and makes setup cleaner.

SMART STREAM DETECTION

• Kapal now auto-detects the best stream type per camera by analyzing your go2rtc configuration
• Settings now shows at a glance which cameras support HLS, Sub Stream, or MJPEG
• Added "Reset Stream Detection" to re-probe after Frigate/go2rtc changes

FASTER CONNECTIONS

• Rebuilt timeout logic gets you to video faster
• Quicker detection of connection problems means less waiting on black screens
• Live connection status like "Checking HLS...", "Trying Sub Stream..."

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

• Keep watching cameras while using other apps
• Available for HLS streams. Tap the PiP button in the controls overlay

NEW SETUP GUIDE

• Added an HLS Streaming Setup guide in Settings to help configure go2rtc for best quality

SETTINGS CLEANUP

• Cameras now live on their own subpage in Settings to reduce clutter and keep stream settings focused

BUG FIXES

• Fixed swipe-to-dismiss not working on MJPEG streams
• Improved text readability in setup guides

If Kapal’s been useful, an App Store review helps a lot.
Questions or issues: Settings → Contact Support.

What’s New in Kapal

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has given Kapal a shot. Building this has been a labor of love, and seeing others find it useful really keeps me going.

This update brings several new features to help you keep an eye on your home:

• High-Quality HLS Streaming: I’ve introduced support for high-quality video via go2rtc. Please note that for this to work, you’ll need to have go2rtc streams configured in your Frigate server. If you’re unsure how to set that up, the Frigate documentation is a great place to start.
• Performance vs. Quality: You’ll now find a new "Stream Mode" toggle in settings. Choose "Quality" for a crisp, high-definition HLS feed, or "Performance" for a lower-latency MJPEG stream that loads nearly instantly.
• Birdseye Support: Birdseye is finally here. You can now view your composite feed directly in the Live tab. I’ve also included sizing options so you can set it to "Large" if you want it to act as a full-width hero card at the top of your grid.
• System Stats: A brand new System tab is now available, allowing you to monitor your Frigate server’s health, storage usage, and detector performance in real-time.
• Automatic Stream Recovery: If a high-definition stream isn't supported by your hardware (which can happen with certain H.265 formats), Kapal is now smart enough to automatically cycle through your available feeds until it finds a usable stream so you aren't left with a black screen.

Note: To get the most out of the new Birdseye features, please ensure you have 'restream: True' enabled in your Frigate config.

I’m still working hard to make this the best experience possible, so if you have any questions, feedback, or just want to report a bug, please reach out at hey@judeworks.app. I’d love to hear from you!