Glowfly
by Spiderfly Studios
· Productivity
· $1.99
No longer on Google Play
Glowfly was made and published by Spiderfly Studios. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Spiderfly Studios. The app name, icon and description belong to Spiderfly Studios and are shown as last published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Rating on Google Play
- 4.32
- 653 ratings
- Installs
- 22 thousand
- Last updated
- January 4, 2013
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 652.3 KB
Glowfly is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 4 years, until February 2017. It had 22 thousand installs. Users rated it well: 4.3 stars from 653 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Glowfly for Android
★★★★★
Good app; echo "reply" issue I really enjoy this app; it works much better than Handcent (IMO), which I had used for a couple of years. The only reason it's a star short of perfect is a recurring issue with the stock msg app. When I hit DISMISS on the pop up, it marks msg as read and gets rid of the Glowfly notification on the status bar. But when I hit REPLY, the GLOWFLY NOTIFICATION stays on the status bar. I've also noticed that it stays there when I reply to a message thread that someone else started, but SEEMS to go away when --I-- start the thread. I should point out this happens with either the stock msg app or with another app (Contacts+). I'm using a Moto X with Updated KitKat. I've read the other feedback about "Cleaning out the database," and I've done that and restarted the phone, but this still happens. It's slightly annoying, but not enough to warrant uninstalling the app. I enjoy the app and will continue to use it (like it better than MotoX notifications). Just would like to see the reply issue resolved when it can be.
★★★★★
Glorious app! I seem to have an issue. Replying to sms text messages from pop-up does not mark then as read. (4.4.2.) But other than that, this is a wonderful app, at a very reasonable price. Thank you for your hard work!
★★☆☆☆
Kit Kat Problem In reply to the following comment left by the developer, please see the SMS Pop Up application. They seem to have solved for the Kit Kat issue. They are able to allow one to select a default SMS application. I feel justified in down-rating your application because another free application currently performs this function. As soon as you add the functionality, I will increase the rating. "This is a KitKat specific issue that all such apps as Glowfly are experiencing. We are working on a solution, but down rating the app won't magically make it work."
★★☆☆☆
Needs update. A once great app that no longer functions to it's abilities. It's in desperate need of an update to increase its functionality on the newest versions of android. If that happens it will be a 5 star app again. Edit: I understand Google broke that functionality, but the much older app SMS Popup will remove the text messages from the notification tray, where Glowfly not only leaves them but sometimes bring back dead ones.
★★☆☆☆
No longer working On my s4 I used to be able to use separate contact notifications. Not anymore! Worked slightly better than SMS Popup.
Google Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to February 2017
Store listing
By Spiderfly Studios, from Google PlayThis app is currently not available on Google Play.
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“Convenient alerts for new SMS/MMS, missed calls and battery level alerts.”
Description by Spiderfly Studios Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Convenient, extensible popup alerts for new SMS/MMS messages. Would you like to extend the functionality of Glowfly beyond text messages? Be sure to check out our growing selection of plugins and themes! Currently third party plugins are limited by time, resources and of course third party developer cooperation. If there is a third party app you would like to see, please feel free to contact us and let us know.
In order to get Glowfly to work with Google Voice, you will need to set Google Voice text messages to be sent and received within the SMS app. This option is found within the Google Voice mobile app.
**NOTE**
- You will need to disable the system sms notifications in order to not receive multiple alerts. Android 4.4 (KitKat) does not allow apps such as Glowfly to mark messages as read.
- May not work well with all Android 5+ roms.
- Task killer and certain sms apps have been known to conflict with standard operation of this app. Contact us for any help needed if this issue applies.
"An ICS-themed SMS/MMS popup app - sign me up! So far I haven't seen anything even remotely as good-looking, even in the most popular SMS apps out there - they all seem cheesy and all over the place. Well done, Spiderfly Studios!" ~ Android Police
Thank you for your support and all the nice reviews! Reviewing the app helps us out a lot by giving us valuable feedback that lends to future development.
We have listened and always will listen to you. We are working hard to add the features you have requested and to improve the app in all aspects. If you are experiencing any errors with the app, find a possible bug or have questions on a feature, please email us or visit our Facebook/Google+ pages so we can assist you rather than simply leaving a low rating and negative comment. This is the only way we can help resolve any issues you may be experiencing. We cannot respond directly to comments in the Play Store. Thank you!
**TIP** We have now given Glowfly access to other apps. One great use of this is already built into Android. Simply go to your widgets/shortcuts and set a new direct message for a contact. When you click on that shortcut you can choose Glowfly. Doing so will bring up the quick reply window where you can send a quick message.
Key Features:
✔ Android 4.0+ (ICS/JB) compatible.
✔ Scrolling for multiple unread popups with unread count.
✔ Quick replies.
✔ Single lines of text are centered, while multiple lines are left aligned for easier reading.
✔ Contact specific notifications.
✔ MMS pics shown in popup.
✔ Option to display popups over lock screen.
✔ Tablet friendly (SMS functionality required - i.e. Padfone.)
✔ Long press options.
✔ Popup customizations like hiding contact pictures, hiding all buttons and long press options.
✔ Themes and plugins for added functionality.
✔ 100% AWESOME!!!
Coming Soon:
- More plugins and themes to further extend the functionality of Glowfly.
Find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlowflyApp
Find us on Google+ - http://gplus.to/GlowflyApp
Find us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GlowflyApp
♥ 50% of all proceeds will be given to a cancer patient in need. Together we can stand up to cancer. Please give the app 5 stars, a great comment/review and share the app with your friends and family.
Special thanks goes to Ioannis Sermetziadis for contributing the excellent programming skills which brought this concept to life.
**REMINDER** - You will need to disable the system sms notifications in order to not receive multiple notifications.
If at any time you have any questions or concerns about any permission the app requires, please feel free to contact us.
Keywords: sms mms text popup notification notify scroll scrolling reminder quick reply customize glowfly
Recent changes:
If you run into any bugs or have any questions, please contact us for assistance prior to leaving a low rating.
0.9.45.1
- Bug fixes.
0.9.45
- New direct message widget called "Glowfly Direct Reply". This allows you to directly message a contact using quick reply.
- New message history panel. When using a quick reply window, you will find a new graphic in the upper right corner. Pull down to view previous messages from the contact you are replying to.
- Various bug fixes and optimizaitons.
In order to get Glowfly to work with Google Voice, you will need to set Google Voice text messages to be sent and received within the SMS app. This option is found within the Google Voice mobile app.
**NOTE**
- You will need to disable the system sms notifications in order to not receive multiple alerts. Android 4.4 (KitKat) does not allow apps such as Glowfly to mark messages as read.
- May not work well with all Android 5+ roms.
- Task killer and certain sms apps have been known to conflict with standard operation of this app. Contact us for any help needed if this issue applies.
"An ICS-themed SMS/MMS popup app - sign me up! So far I haven't seen anything even remotely as good-looking, even in the most popular SMS apps out there - they all seem cheesy and all over the place. Well done, Spiderfly Studios!" ~ Android Police
Thank you for your support and all the nice reviews! Reviewing the app helps us out a lot by giving us valuable feedback that lends to future development.
We have listened and always will listen to you. We are working hard to add the features you have requested and to improve the app in all aspects. If you are experiencing any errors with the app, find a possible bug or have questions on a feature, please email us or visit our Facebook/Google+ pages so we can assist you rather than simply leaving a low rating and negative comment. This is the only way we can help resolve any issues you may be experiencing. We cannot respond directly to comments in the Play Store. Thank you!
**TIP** We have now given Glowfly access to other apps. One great use of this is already built into Android. Simply go to your widgets/shortcuts and set a new direct message for a contact. When you click on that shortcut you can choose Glowfly. Doing so will bring up the quick reply window where you can send a quick message.
Key Features:
✔ Android 4.0+ (ICS/JB) compatible.
✔ Scrolling for multiple unread popups with unread count.
✔ Quick replies.
✔ Single lines of text are centered, while multiple lines are left aligned for easier reading.
✔ Contact specific notifications.
✔ MMS pics shown in popup.
✔ Option to display popups over lock screen.
✔ Tablet friendly (SMS functionality required - i.e. Padfone.)
✔ Long press options.
✔ Popup customizations like hiding contact pictures, hiding all buttons and long press options.
✔ Themes and plugins for added functionality.
✔ 100% AWESOME!!!
Coming Soon:
- More plugins and themes to further extend the functionality of Glowfly.
Find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlowflyApp
Find us on Google+ - http://gplus.to/GlowflyApp
Find us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GlowflyApp
♥ 50% of all proceeds will be given to a cancer patient in need. Together we can stand up to cancer. Please give the app 5 stars, a great comment/review and share the app with your friends and family.
Special thanks goes to Ioannis Sermetziadis for contributing the excellent programming skills which brought this concept to life.
**REMINDER** - You will need to disable the system sms notifications in order to not receive multiple notifications.
If at any time you have any questions or concerns about any permission the app requires, please feel free to contact us.
Keywords: sms mms text popup notification notify scroll scrolling reminder quick reply customize glowfly
Recent changes:
If you run into any bugs or have any questions, please contact us for assistance prior to leaving a low rating.
0.9.45.1
- Bug fixes.
0.9.45
- New direct message widget called "Glowfly Direct Reply". This allows you to directly message a contact using quick reply.
- New message history panel. When using a quick reply window, you will find a new graphic in the upper right corner. Pull down to view previous messages from the contact you are replying to.
- Various bug fixes and optimizaitons.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- $1.99
- Libraries
- 0
- App size
- 652.3 KB
- Needs Android
- 1.6+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Glowfly
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 0.9.45.1
- Launched
- April 2012
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- April 2012
About the app and developer
About Glowfly
Glowfly was a productivity app developed by Spiderfly Studios. It was removed from Google Play Feb 2, 2017.
Download Statistics
Glowfly had been downloaded 22 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Glowfly was rated 4.32 out of 5 stars, based on 650 ratings.
App Information
Glowfly cost $1.99. The APK size was 652.35 kB. The last available APK version was 0.9.45.1. The last update was on January 4, 2013.
Technical Requirements
Glowfly required Android 1.6+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The APK had been available on Google Play since April 2012.
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