As a creator I loved the idea of APPICS. I was waiting for them to migrate to HIVE but for some good reasons and a handsome delegation from STINC (now owned by notorious JS) they decided to stay with STEEM. Sounds like a good deal to me!!! I would have done the same I were them or probably not. But it's their choice and I respect that. So now are we getting a replacement of it on HIVE ? Maybe HIVEGRAM ?? :P
Why I Like APPICS
There are a few reasons:
- It was the first project that was talking about SMTs from the day one. At that point in time, I didn't even understand SMTs fully. I am not a technical person but I can see the functional value of creating your own tokens with little to no technical knowledge. This means anyone in the whole wide world can create tokens. For me, APPICS were the SMTs back then.
- Their idea to be the next Instagram of the blockchain world is so amazing. There are millions of people uploading pictures on Instagram and other picture/short video related social media websites. Just imagine if there is a chance of earning tokens for every like/upvote, even small creators can earn something for their effort.
- Their team. Apart from looking so badass, their team actually created a decent brand image for their project. I have seen their presentations and videos. Their logo, UI and the overall brand look top notch and of high quality. No other STEEM Project has barely even done that till date imo. Please note, I am just talking about their BRAND. Have a look at their website. It's so slick: https://appics.com/features.html
- Apart from STEEM, they are quite active on Instagram, Telegram and other social media website.
- Their marketing is spot on!!!! It seems like they have the resources to do it like PROs.
Why I Dislike APPICS
- The major reason why I did not like the project is their APP. IT SUCKS! IT'S FEATURELESS! IT'S THE SAME SINCE THE STARTING. Honestly, I don't remember the time I first installed the app in my Android Phone. Since that moment, it's pretty much similar to the first draft with no substantial changes.
- Their Project was launched way back in 2017. This is pure speculation because their STEEM account was created in June 2017 but that's not the point. The point is that they are still in the TESTING Phase. It's still in SOFTLAUNCH mode!!!! As I am a serial Instagram user, I don't see them getting anywhere near it in terms of functionality. I don't care about the number of users they have because even that is quite low as compared to conventional platforms.
You might have the best marketing but with a loose product like APPICS DAPP, you are not going anywhere. People will abuse the platform for their delegation but serious creators will realize that the App is not worth it unless they come up with something revolutionary. I could be totally wrong but as an end user, this is what I feel.
Instagram on HIVE
Well, that's a crap phrase to begin with because I don't want another Instagram to be created on HIVE. But for the purpose of understanding, we need an Instagram like App on HIVE with unique features that stand out. I don't mind APPICS integrating HIVE too but then I don't trust their development at all. It has been so slow all this while and we need someone who can probably release an app with frequent updates. A great product with shitty marketing will go a long way than a shitty product with great marketing. 
I am damn sure, someone out there is already thinking about it. ;) And I am waiting for that to happen. Once that happens, it will open another gateway of opportunities for creators out there. Please do not name it HIVEGRAM as mentioned in the Thumbnail. We all know what happened to the DAPPs and Projects who had STEEM in their names & they moved to HIVE. Most of them had to rebrand. So please consider that even HIVE is corruptible but that's a rare possibility. :P
Please let me know your thoughts below. What kind of features you would want to see on Hive's Instagram/Appics alternative?
Disclaimer: Personal opinion. Only for entertainment purpose! Not a financial advice.