Opener is a utility that redirects web links to their corresponding native iOS applications, bypassing restrictive web views. It supports over 280 apps and integrates via an action extension to streamline navigation between browsers and installed apps.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Power users and mobile professionals who frequently navigate between web links and native app experiences.
What does it look like?
Key features
Automatically detects and opens web links in their associated native applications instead of a browser.
Allows users to trigger the app directly from within other applications using the system share menu.
Provides the ability to open links in any preferred web browser.
Includes features for creating QR codes, generating shortened links, and previewing content from popular services.
Offers the option to open Google AMP versions of pages for faster loading speeds.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
tijo
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The Burst AppUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Opener ‒ open links in apps
How's the Utilities market?
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Opener ‒ open links in apps
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Opener solves the friction of iOS link handling by forcing web content to open in dedicated apps rather than default web views.
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