MultiTab is an iOS application designed to enhance navigation across various social networking platforms, specifically for services like Tumblr, Reddit, Flickr, and Facebook Pages. The app allows users to engage with content through a unique multi-tab interface, where each feed is presented in a separate tab, providing a streamlined way to access multiple sources of information. Previously recognized as the FastFeed App, MultiTab has undergone a title change but continues to focus on user-friendly features that facilitate social media browsing.
One of MultiTab's standout features is its multi-tab functionality, which includes options such as closing individual tabs, closing all but one, and viewing tab history. Users can choose their preferred layout, whether it’s a grid for rapid scanning or a detailed view for in-depth content. There’s also a FeedSet feature that allows the user to create personalized collections of feeds. The app supports batch downloads, offers dark mode, a fullscreen image viewer, and smart paging to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, MultiTab is designed to function seamlessly on both iPhones and iPads, hosting multitasking capabilities that support various orientations.
For Tumblr users specifically, MultiTab provides versatile posting options, enabling users to share photos, videos, and other content types even offline. It's important to note, however, that certain features related to interactions like ask/reply and notifications are restricted due to limitations of the Tumblr API. This means that while users can post freely, some interactive elements are not available through the app. MultiTab offers a plethora of tools to make the content engagement process more efficient and user-centered.
MultiTab operates on a freemium model, meaning basic features are accessible at no charge, but additional premium features require a subscription. Subscribers enjoy benefits including the removal of ads, expanded limits on FeedSets, and enhanced download capabilities. The app offers various subscription options—monthly and yearly—along with support for family sharing. Users are advised that payments will be charged to their iTunes accounts upon confirmation of purchase, with automatic renewals unless canceled prior to the subscription's expiration. For privacy, the app collects only usage data from subscribers, but free users are subjected to third-party advertising.