Ian Dorfman
I am an economics graduate in Florida.
I enjoy finding and describing software alternatives, so this site is pretty fantastic!
As a lifelong video game fan (I learned to read off of SNES and N64 RPGs and action/adventure games!), I love keeping up with developments in both video gaming and technology.
Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns you might have if your app was rejected and you are unsure why!
Opinions
Doesn't think No Man's Sky is an alternative to Systems Tool Kit
Doesn't think Ditto is an alternative to PhraseExpress
Doesn't think Game Backup Monitor is an alternative to PterodactylThough only available on Linux, Remmina shares NoMachine's core functionality in being a remote desktop screen sharing solution.
Wrote a positive comment on Soundflower and VB-Audio Virtual Cable as an alternative to LoopbackSoundflower offers extremely similar functionality to Loopback, including audio passthrough, audio stream connecting, and recording. It is also free and open source.
Doesn't think iShowU Audio Capture is an alternative to Loopback- Doesn't think Animal Crossing Art Generator is an alternative to Animal Crossing Art Generator
Wrote a positive comment on VB-Audio Virtual Cable and Soundflower as an alternative to JACK Audio Connection KitVB-Audio Virtual Cable, despite only working on DirectX-built applications, still serves the same core functionality of connecting audio streams from one application to another on the same device.
Wrote a positive comment on WritePad and MrWriter_PDF as an alternative to GoodNotesAs it utilizes both handwritten input as well as touch keyboard entry, this text editor can be utilized in the same way as GoodNotes.
Doesn't think UserMonitor is an alternative to AnyDesk
Wrote a positive comment on Apple Screen Sharing and TigerVNC as an alternative to AnyDeskDespite being limited only to macOS machines, Apple Screen Sharing inherently performs the same core function: connecting machines over the Internet and allowing for remote operation and guidance.
Wrote a positive comment on LogMeIn Resolve as an alternative to UltraVNCBoth LogMeIn and UltraVNC offer remote desktop connection and control. Though their approaches to doing so are different, the end result is still, at its core, the same.
Wrote a positive comment on Teleparty as an alternative to MetastreamThough limited to Netflix content, both services focus on multiple people watching media synchronized over the Internet.
Wrote a positive comment on Syncplay as an alternative to MetastreamBoth apps allow you to watch media synchronized with other people across the Internet.
Wrote a positive comment on Quizalize and Mentimeter as an alternative to Kahoot!Can also be used as an in-class quiz tool, though Quizalize has a more explicit classroom focus as opposed to Kahoot's more generalized approach.
Wrote a positive comment on Xtralogic RDP Client, Remote Utilities and AeroAdmin as an alternative to RemminaFunctional on any operating system that supports Google Chrome, which makes it more viable to use in more general cases than Remmina. However, it does not support plugins.
Wrote a positive comment on Synergy and Mouse without Borders as an alternative to BarrierAs Barrier is forked from earlier versions of Synergy, there is naturally a lot of feature set overlap. Whereas Barrier is focused on simplicity and ease of use, Synergy includes more robust features, including advanced settings for network, hotkeys, layout, security and diagnostics.
Wrote a positive comment on Element and Mattermost as an alternative to TwistBoth Twist and Riot.im emphasize different text channels for separating topics and focuses within a group setting. Whereas Riot.im does so in a way that's more focused on personal communication, Twist is more workplace focused.
