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eDameXxX

First, NetSpot [1]

Next, Affinity [2]

Now, Tower [3]

I'm just curious is does some kind of wave new apps to Windows from Mac or what?

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[1] http://www.netspotapp.com/netspot-windows.html

[2] https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/windows/

[3] https://www.git-tower.com/p/windows-beta

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When we launched Tower for Mac a few years back, we didn’t have any plans for a Windows version. However as we received more and more requests from our users, we finally decided to commit to it. As we’re bootstrapped and a small team, it took us longer than expected. But now we have a 100% native app and even so it’s still in beta, we are really happy with the result. It’s also great to see that other Mac apps are making the move to Windows as well. This might also have to do with the new leadership at Microsoft and their efforts in supporting developers. So far it's been really great working with them and they've been very supportive.

I'm curious, Is it a UWP app?

no, it's a WPF desktop app

Does it make a difference as a developer oriented piece of software?

Yes. As a developer who really likes Windows - I don't touch UWP apps or anything that comes from the Windows Store unless I am forced to.

I do not support Apple-style lock-down on Windows.

As a matter of fact, I am fully prepared to leave Windows if Microsoft continues to push this effort. I used to enjoy building Windows desktop apps with WinForms and then WPF, but once Windows 8 came out I saw where Microsoft was headed and I decided to focus on Web development. Now I pay my bills with Angular, Node and Ionic/Cordova/PhoneGap.

I'd add 1Password to that list. Even though they already had an ancient Windows app, they recently launched a new, updated one (albeit still in early stages, but receiving very frequent updates) that support all their new features (Pro, Family and the new subscription model).

Time for Sketch to make the move

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