# My Views on the iOS Alpha **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Created:** [April 6, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432 "2017-04-06T03:38:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/858c86/32.png) [@Helios](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Helios)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/1 "2017-04-06T03:38:34Z")
Hi everyone I just tried out the iOS Alpha release and trust me, it is pretty awesome. The new UI/UX is great and the use of colours and gradients is a feast to the eyes šŸ˜. Gives it the cool modern look, pretty much like iOS. (Material design doesnā€™t have widespread use for gradients, iOS lives off it. Good thinking there!) I donā€™t know if many of you have noticed, but it is now possible to create project names with a space in between. (It no longer shows a warning). I am waiting for such a change in the Android platform too, but it may take longer as Java plays spoilsport sometimesā€¦ Though there are limited components to try out, the level of options provided for each is just mindblowing, especially for an alpha release. Quite a few features are not available on the stable release even though Android supports them (For example, the ā€œTypeā€ setting for the Text input). Now that there is a dedicated blocks area for each component, Iā€™m sure things will get a lot less cluttered. It would be great if this could be merged with the stable release. On the improvements side, I think it would be better to keep the _Add Component_ as a drag-and-drop menu, just like the original. I like the current login screen over the one seen in the alpha. (But these are just my views. Feel free to differ! šŸ˜ƒ) The Components section may look better with a dedicated scrollbar. When you have too many components, it gets cumbersome to scroll to the bottomā€¦ then select one componentā€¦ then move over to the blocks editor. If there were a scroll bar just for the list of existing components, I could scroll freely while keeping the ā€œBlocksā€, ā€œPropertiesā€, ā€œLive Testā€ and ā€œRemove componentā€ buttons on top. I can add a screenshot, if the admins donā€™t object. Also, as @lucatunes mentioned, it would be great to have a ā€œProject settingsā€ icon. Again, the Alpha is awesome. Keep up the good work! Helios EDIT: Just spotted a weird bug. When I have two or more components, I have different code areas for each. But I can code for all the components in a single area. Can get confusing and easy to miss out blocks. But it turns out, the blocks not in their places disappear when you switch menus. Waitā€¦ all my blocks are just disappearing!!! ---
**Author:** ![ts02](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ts02/32/2013_2.png) [@ts02](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ts02)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/2 "2017-05-02T17:40:05Z")
> [@Helios](#): > > I think it would be better to keep the Add Component as a drag-and-drop menu, just like the original. Yes, please. Itā€™s really annoying to have to open a dialog each time and click. ---
**Author:** ![albert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/albert/32/4077_2.png) [@albert](https://community.thunkable.com/u/albert)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/3 "2017-05-02T20:52:00Z")
Thanks for your feedback on the Add Components section ā€“ we are still designing how we enable this so your feedback is very much appreciated!! ---
**Author:** ![Sander0542](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sander0542/32/23253_2.png) [@Sander0542](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Sander0542)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/4 "2017-05-16T17:24:36Z")
It would be nice if the Android and IOS version have the same interface, then itā€™s easier to work with ---
**Author:** ![amrita](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/amrita/32/31_2.png) [@amrita](https://community.thunkable.com/u/amrita)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/5 "2017-05-16T17:31:31Z")
100% agree. We are creating a more fresh and updated look for iOS and afterwards will redo the android platform, but this process will take many months. ---
**Author:** ![Sander0542](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sander0542/32/23253_2.png) [@Sander0542](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Sander0542)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/6 "2017-05-16T17:32:22Z")
If you want. I want to help and I think @barreeeiroo would love to help too. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Barreeeiroo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/barreeeiroo/32/17867_2.png) [@Barreeeiroo](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Barreeeiroo)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/7 "2017-05-16T17:40:07Z")
Sure šŸ‘ And just a little question. In what language is all server coded? Iā€™m a bit curious šŸ˜‹ ---
**Author:** ![Sander0542](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/sander0542/32/23253_2.png) [@Sander0542](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Sander0542)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/8 "2017-05-16T18:11:00Z")
I think the design is PHP, HTML, CSS, JS and maybe soms C ---
**Author:** ![Brainwork](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/brainwork/32/1673_2.png) [@Brainwork](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Brainwork)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/9 "2017-05-17T01:11:24Z")
i find Thunkable blocks similar to C# syntax way of doing things > [@barreeeiroo](#): > > And just a little question. In what language is all server coded? Iā€™m a bit curious ---
**Author:** ![mezohn\_adhikari](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mezohn_adhikari/32/3477_2.png) [@mezohn\_adhikari](https://community.thunkable.com/u/mezohn_adhikari)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/10 "2017-05-17T04:17:56Z")
I am waiting for the mail for iOS ,šŸ˜žšŸ˜žšŸ˜žšŸ˜”šŸ˜” ---
**Author:** ![FamousMrThomas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/famousmrthomas/32/156887_2.png) [@FamousMrThomas](https://community.thunkable.com/u/FamousMrThomas)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/11 "2017-05-17T12:24:26Z")
Hi Guys, Will there be scrolling arrangements for the layout soon? Also want to say thanks for the amazing work on the IOS. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Aaryan\_Verma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/aaryan_verma/32/20336_2.png) [@Aaryan\_Verma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Aaryan_Verma)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/12 "2017-05-17T13:47:35Z")
Can you share the link for iOS platform here ?? ---
**Author:** ![Helios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/858c86/32.png) [@Helios](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Helios)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/13 "2017-05-17T13:51:16Z")
No. We are not allowed to do so. Even if we do share the link, you will not be able to access the platform unless you are on the beta tester list. ---
**Author:** ![Aaryan\_Verma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/aaryan_verma/32/20336_2.png) [@Aaryan\_Verma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Aaryan_Verma)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/14 "2017-05-17T13:52:36Z")
Actually I applied for the same but didnt got any response thatā€™s why I was asking for link. But no issue Iā€™ll wait for official release šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Helios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/858c86/32.png) [@Helios](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Helios)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/15 "2017-05-17T13:54:03Z")
Beta testers are being added in batches. Your entry will surely have been noted, and your name already on the wait list. Itā€™s only a matter of time until you will be included. As far as I know, being an active member on the community counts tooā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![philsattic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/philsattic/32/472_2.png) [@philsattic](https://community.thunkable.com/u/philsattic)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/16 "2017-05-19T22:02:08Z")
Helios, Do you think it will be a problem if I filled out 2 ā€œGoogle Formsā€ with different emails? I thought maybe one got lost in the mix. To say Iā€™m excited to beta test the iOS version is an understatement! šŸ™‚ Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![philsattic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/philsattic/32/472_2.png) [@philsattic](https://community.thunkable.com/u/philsattic)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/17 "2017-05-19T22:19:54Z")
LOL, just got the invite in the mail! Sweet! ---
**Author:** ![Helios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/858c86/32.png) [@Helios](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Helios)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/18 "2017-05-20T14:48:02Z")
Good to hear that. > [@philsattic](#): > > think it will be a problem if I filled out 2 ā€œGoogle Formsā€ with different emails? If you have, you may want to PM the other email address to the team so that they can remove it from the list. ---
**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/my-views-on-the-ios-alpha/2432/19 "2024-11-08T12:07:06Z")