HootSuite for Android + iPhone = Social Media on the GO
Converse and compose on the go with HootSuite for Android and iPhone – in Full or Lite versions
Despite worldwide adoration, the HootSuite iPhone App seemed a bit lonely. So the thoughtful developers went back to the factory to build more robots including HootSuite for Android. In fact, they had so much fun, they made Lite (free) robots too.
With 4 versions to choose from, HootSuite is now a big, happy, mobile robot family.
Android + iPhone = HootSuite Mobile Love
Now Google Android device users can enjoy the fun Apple iPhone users rave about, including:
- Managing multiple identities and accounts
- Creating custom views for tags and searches
- Understanding reasons for trending topics
- Scheduling messages for the future
- Adding followers to lists and accounts
- Sharing photos and shortening URLs
Already using HootSuite on the web? Tight integration means a single import gets you rolling so you are synced up on-the-go, and at your desk, with help from a powerful wizard.
Cheap or Free – your choice
Simple, elegant and powerful, HootSuite for Android and iPhone are available in Lite version at no cost from the Android Market and Apple App Store respectively. Yes, gratis, put your checkbook away – free. We knew you’d like that.
Need more power? No problem. The full-featured versions allow as many accounts as you desire (Lite is limited to 3) plus on-board click-through statistics tracking to see what’s working in (almost) realtime.
Plus HootSuite Android version includes a few new tricks including background notifications so messages keep on coming even when you browsing elsewhere – Better to let the robots do your work, right?
Go Sideways with Facebook
Current HootSuite iPhone customers will be first to get their fingers on App version 1.2 which includes two highly-requested additions: Facebook integration and landscape view – allowing you to enjoy your friends’ musing and snapshots in full splendor – and it’s just around the corner. Of course, HootSuite iPhone also works for iPod Touch.
Recap the Robot Family
HootSuite for Android – $1.99 from Android Market – includes stats and unlimited accounts
HootSuite for Android Lite – free from Android Market – limited to 3 accounts
HootSuite for iPhone – $1.99 from Apple App Store – includes stats and unlimited accounts
HootSuite for iPhone Lite – free from Apple App Store – limited to 3 accounts
More Robot Love Sing along with “Robots” by Dan Mangan “Robots need love too ~ and they want to be loved by you.”
Scan the QR Code with your Android powered handset to find HootSuite in the Android Market:
Etc.
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Sorry for the first comment to be a downer, I’m sure I’ll love the app. Is there a minimum android requirement? I’m on a Hero and it is not appearing in my market.
Cant be that… I’m on the new Samsung Galaxy S and it’s not in my market either… only the lite version. Too bad, cause I’ll pay for sure!
Any chance this will work with android 1.5 or is this going to be an Android 1.6 or higher deal? Sorry. Most hand sets aren’t updated to the current Firmware versions.
I’ts a bit ironic to put an image of an HTC Hero on the Hootdroid page as it doesn’t seem to support it…
is this available/ will work for HTC Hero on 1.5 firmware?
excellent 1st try on the android app. no reason to not at least roll out with facebook integration, since multiple site posting is what makes you software so valuable. please update soon. that would make your client the best in the app market!
I cannot find it in the Android Market. What version do you need in order for the app to appear?
What version of Android is required? I’m assuming > 1.5 seeing as how I can’t find hootsuite in the market. Guess I’ll have to wait until my phone is updated. Ugh.
Really loving this application on Android, but man, the target space to delete which columns show is way too small. Spent a good 3 to 5 minutes trying to hit the X so that I no longer see my favorites and direct messages. Please fix that for version 1.1.
I’m still playing with it however, have had it installed for less than 5 minutes, will give you more feedback as I find stuff to complain about.
:-) but seriously, awesome work!
Please Please Please look at the Blackberry Storm 2 for your next mobile. I Promise I will buy the full version for everyone I know…
Does this version work with Android 1.5? I still have this because HTC hastn’t updated my Hero.
Me too.. With HTC Hero 1.5 i dont find the app!
Very strange becaus on the HootSuite Android site there is an HTC Hero Image :-)
Icons glitch after every refresh. By glitch I mean they disappear for a few milliseconds then reappear. I’m using a Nexus One by the way.
Love that I can do background photo uploading! It’s one of my major beefs with Seesmic. Shame I can’t select which image service I want, but hey, can’t win them all!
Again, sorry to point out only the bad things, but overall this application is great. With a little elbow grease it can “feel” better than Seesmic.
Ditto. Why advertise something if it’s not available now?
Where is it? Can’t find in the Android Market :(
I’m not seeing it in the Android market on my Hero.
It’s not on the market! free or cheap version. Tried all links, scanned the barcode, nothing =( Please fix!! Robots need love too!
I can’t find it either, even when I scan the Q2 code on your site. Is this limited to Android 2.+ or 1.6+ or what?
Thanks!
ditto
I have not tried it yet but… thank you already!
great video
Does not show up in Android Market in any named search.
@Evan I found it and I have a G2. Just searched for “hootsuite”.
Looks good. Just search for “Hootsuite” and both will pop right up.
Same problem over here. I’m located in germany and can’t find it via link on the market. I use a Android 1.5 handset, probably the version is the problem?
I can’t find it either and I searched “hootsuite” in the Market and also scanned the Q2. I have the HTC Droid Eris and haven’t been upgraded to Android 2.0 or 2.1 yet. I guess it isn’t available for Android 1.5?
Must require 1.6? That’s what G2 runs isn’t it? Hero, Eris, Moment, and many others are on 1.5 and it doesn’t seem to be showing up in any of those.
yea i can locate it in the market either :(
If you guys are going to have comments enables, please try to have someone available to answer questions. Like a lot of folks above, I have an HTC Hero and don’t see Hootsuite available anywhere. Can you clarify this for us so we know for sure whether we’re just missing it somehow or what?
Thanks in advance,
…jp
Great – another cool app that doesn’t work on 1.5/1.6??? Would be nice if they included the specs somewhere on the overview page.
Curious – do any of these guys realize that 78%+ of the Android user base is on 1.6 or lower?!?!
http://developer.android.com/resources/dashboard/platform-versions.html
They just announced this via twitter (http://twitter.com/HootSuite/statuses/9879412619):
“HootSuite for Android is currently for v1.6+ Had to pull 1.5 compatibility @ last minute, but are working on this. We love v1.5 robots, too!”
YAAAAAY! I can finally stop using ping.fm to update from my iPhone soon… Will we be able to update Pages, too, or just profiles?
I bought the app for android and I’m a little upset Facebook integration is not included. I sure hope this is updated.
I’m with you- bought it thinking it would work like desktop on my droid. #fail
That’s neat but when is the new iPhone version going to be in the app store?
@Jason D. I have Android 1.6 and can’t find Hootsuite on the market…
I have Motorola Milestone with Android 2.0.1
And I can´t find the Full Version… I installed the Lite Version.. But I want the Pro Version Nowww!!! hehehe
Thanks!
I also have 1.6 and cannot find it anywhere in the Market. What’s up HootSuite?
That’s what I want to say..
Thank you very much for releasing lite versions! I would have gone with a free version that offers upgrades via in app purchases though since I’ll probably like to upgrade after trying it out.
I was very excited to find out about your Android app. However, that excitement quickly turned to disappointment when I realized that it was not available to users of Android 1.5. I’m not sure what specific features of Android 1.6+ you use, but you may want to consider reworking your app to be available in the Android Market to 1.5 users.
Here is a list of Android phones (US) that are still on 1.5:
HTC Hero – Sprint
Samsung Moment – Sprint
Motorola CLIQ – T-Mobile
Samsung Behold II – T-Mobile
HTC Droid Eris – Verizon
http://twitter.com/HootSuite/status/9879412619
Great! I can’t hold back to say “I’m quite disappointed!”
No need for 1.5 robots to search for it on the market, it’s not there.
I found Hootsuite apps without problems on the market.
One thing though:
- too bad you didn’t include a widget… Android has some much more to offer than the iPhone, please consider a widget in future releases.
- and my tabs with keywords don’t work, I can’t access them at all, they seem empty.
I have the lite version and really am anxious to compare it to the free version of Tweetdeck. If it does the same or more functionality I will be a true convert to hootsuit.
Hi everybody–
Thanks for the feedback and the Android love.
HootSuite for Android is currently only compatible with v1.6+. We wanted to make it v1.5-compatible, but we noticed some issues at the last minute and had to temporarily remove v1.5 compatibility.
Our owl engineers are devising some workarounds so that HootSuite can run on older phones with Android 1.5. Stay tuned!
Check out our help/support page here and peruse our FAQs if you have further questions: http://help.hootsuite.com
Is there any work in the pipeline for hootsuite on Blackberry? Me and my curve would love to keep using hootsuite away from my computer!
I have a Motorola Cliq. I am unable to find it in the Market as well.
I, like many other tmobile users in the UK, am stuck with Android v1.5 for another 18 months because tmobile don’t do firmware upgrades.
Hi there,
I’m with the Microsoft Developer User Research team. I am currently seeking mobile app devs to participate in a study. The researchers are interested in learning about people who develop mobile applications and how they are the different or the same as developers who code for the desktop. They will be looking for opportunities where Microsoft can make the mobile development experience better.
I came across Hootsuite and thought I would reach out and see if you or someone you know would be interested in participating. If so (or if you know someone who may be) please email devur@microsoft.com with “mobile App Dev” in the subject line.
Those who participate in the study receive a choice of valuable Microsoft hardware/software/game- more importantly-the opportunity to provide feedback on software that directly affects the dev world.
Any help is greatly appreciated-thank you for your consideration.
Christine Alluise
devur@microsoft.com
Thank You!!! My robot is alive IT’S ALIVE! No widget though? That’s cool, maybe in a future version.
@Brian Fitzgerald
You need to have at lease 1.6 in order to see this app in the market, Sprint Hero is 1.5 nand the Eruo HTC Hero should be up to 2.0 or 2.1 by now…
I hope this helps…
I have Android 1.6 but I can’t find the app in the market. It is possible to download it from web and then install on my Android?
I have 1.6 and still don’t see it in the market? Anyone know why this might be occurring?
Dang, no love on the Samsung Moment then either. Sucks until the firmware update. I guess I can let others suffer through the initial bugs, and I’ll stick with Seesmic.
Very Nice and Useful Application! The best twitter client i’ve used in my HTC Magic !!! Congratulations
@Ian
Thank you very much for the reply. I understand that there are likely API hooks in 1.6+ that you need that aren’t available in 1.5 and I admire that you are working to find a way past those. I look forward to your update (or even better an HTC update).
Loving the app! Damn, great app with great features! I don’t really miss the widget. Have used all the other apps (twidroid, tweetcaster, twicca, seesmic, touiteur) and none is as good as hootsuite. The best part of it all… this is just the first version :)
I have an LG Eve android and it’s not appearing in my market either:( I scanned the QR Code which took me to a link and when I clicked on it hootsuite didn’t exist. It’s my main twitter client so I hope it will work soon:(
Just downloaded and like the Droid app. Cannot find how to add Facebook feed. Coming with an update or am I just missing something?
Not available on Acer Liquid (Donut /1.6) in Belgium. A pity, I’m using Hootsuite a lot on my desktop computer.
Mobile Love??? Not Really considering there is NO BLACKBERRY APP available. :( Blackberries were 5 of the top 10 smartphones sold in 2009! Is there a Blackberry App on the way????? PLEASE????
Blackberry Storm 2 Please! Then we can call it Mobile Love.
has anyone been able to find it in the market using a t-mobile my touch 3g?
It’s on market for the HTC hero now and I am soooo happy. *POW*
@Brian Fitzgerald
Just noticed it in the market for android 1.5
Where’s the love for BlackBerry?
Blackberry is old school ;) smart phones are the future. Blackberry has stability but once smart phones stop crashing (lol), good bye Blackberry!
Hallo, will there be an android up supporting facebook?
Loving the application on the HTC Hero, but one pretty big bug: when I send a DM to someone who’s not yet following, instead of rejecting the message, the application keeps trying to send it over and over and over again. This is in the light version. I’m also wondering if hashtags should be opening up search windows, because that doesn’t seem to work, either. Hope these are easy fixes, because they rest of the app is a dream.
Very glitchy on the Droid Eris. Wants to force close on almost every thing I try and do. Plus, I second Facebook option. Don’t tweet very much but Facebook would be awsome.
@Ian
Unfortunately Ian the Euro HTC Hero is still stuck quite firmly at 1.5 as is are all branded versions including the Sprint Hero in the US.
Whilst we may have been long promised the upgrade HTC have gone very very quiet over the last month and the HTC suggested release date has passed.
That said rooting an HTC Hero and throwing a ported 2.x ROM on it isn’t that hard.
Agreed on Blackberry, the only thing preventing several of my clients from using HootSuite is the lack of a blackberry App.
No love for the Blackberry equals no mobile use for the business community. Whats up with that?
@Kody
Does anyone have any idea when the Facebook integration will happen? Is there a beta we can try out?
for Blackberry please :]
Will you ever make a blackberry app?!?
Not sure why hootsuite feels it necessary to avoid blackberry. Are Do they lack the expertise to make it work? It is easy to make things for a toy like the iphone. May be time to switch to a new app.
See above, comment #63 ;)
Unfortunately, I just can’t get this app to work on a Droid Eris (with Android 2.1) It continually force-quits :( I love Hootsuite in the desktop, and I’d love being able to use it on my phone. For now I’ll have to settle for Seesmic :(
Waiting for a Symbian version. I hope this will be the next step.
Very pleased! So far I’m loving the app, thank you! My Droid keeps getting better and better.
Blackberry might just need to reinvent itself with the competition from droid and apple,business people will need the apps sooner rather than later.
I agree and have been syaing the same thing to all my friends who love their blackberry. RIM need radically overhaul the current OS for Blackberrys. Its dated and is really holding back this device now. I guess their argument will be that the BB has better battery life and greater dtaa compression because of their old and dusty OS. But is no wonder that hootsuite and other apps on iphone and abdroid simply arent worth porting to BB.
Yes, I have android 2.2 and it closes all the time! I can’t get any work done. I paid 2.99 for nothing. I know it’s only 3 bucks, but still, I paid for it……..it should work.
FYI, i’ve filed a support ticket for this situation Rick. We’ll get you back hoot-ing soon.
Any idea when Hootsuite Android paid app will include Facebook support? Will it happen on Oct 11th when you consolidate to just 1 app version?
nevermind, just found your reply to my comment on the other blog post. thnx
I have 1.6 and still don’t see it in the market? Anyone know why this might be occurring?
my Mentions Tab is empty, nothing. Just empty avatar and no text. the notification said null or something. Using HTC Hero with Eclair ROM
Posted this in the Android Feedback Forum at: http://help.hootsuite.com/entries/305104-android-feedback
I am also using an HTC Hero and I am experiencing the same “Empty Mentions Tab”. Thank you Dave for Replying on Andi’s comment with the link to the Android Forum. A lot of good information to be found there.
Without widget it is a handicap in android, any plans to introduce widgets and support for linked in?
I am also using an HTC Hero and I am experiencing the same “Empty Mentions Tab”. Thank you Dave for Replying on Andi’s comment with the link to the Android Forum.
So, it seems that Android app only supports Twitter and Facebook? Will Foursquare and other social networks be available soon?
Sweet, will get this for my droid today!
Of course Android forever. It is the system of the future, much more intuitive and ingenious. I do not doubt it. This post explains very well the characteristics of both systems. greetings.
Hey there, You’ve done a fantastic job. I will certainly digg it and personally suggest to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this site.
Any chance this will work with android 1.5 or is this going to be an Android 1.6 or higher deal?
Hi,
HootSuite for Android is currently only for Android OS v1.6+
We had to pull 1.5 compatibility at the last minute, due to some compatibility issues with some of the app’s custom tabs/buttons. But we are working on addressing this as soon as we can.
Blackberry might just need to reinvent itself with the competition from droid and apple,business people will need the apps sooner rather than later.
I don’t see the photos on FB wall when I publish them with HootSuite for Android, but a link (ow.ly…)
Hi Pau,
Thanks for stopping by. Contact our Help Desk for assistance with this.
That’s quite a good news. I was waiting for Hootsuite for iPhone although I am already using it for Android. Request you to allow the free access to 5 accounts rather than just 3.