Pica: Tweetbot for Facebook

Pica promises a slicker, more interactive way to browse Facebook on your iPad. Matthew Bolton of Tap! magazine takes it for a test drive and reports on the results.

Our Verdict

If you want Tweetbot for Facebook, this is the closest thing. Not perfect, but it's really nicely done.

For

  • Smooth interface
  • Gestures feel natural
  • Good features

Against

  • Uploading photos is limited

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New Facebook Pica client feels fresher on iPad than the official Facebook app

New Facebook Pica client feels fresher on iPad than the official Facebook app

Pica aims to be more of a native iOS app than Facebook for iPad is, offering the navigation via gestures and the manipulation of photos using Multi-Touch, as well a fluid, fast interface.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Pica

If you want Tweetbot for Facebook, this is the closest thing. Not perfect, but it's really nicely done.

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