Shawn Hickman
@shawnhickman.me
Designer/developer of the iOS app @sofahq.social. I also love Disney, photography, and cereal.
🛋️: https://sofahq.com
📺: https://www.youtube.com/@shawn.hickman
📝: https://www.hickman.studio
🛋️: https://sofahq.com
📺: https://www.youtube.com/@shawn.hickman
📝: https://www.hickman.studio
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Shawn Hickman
@shawnhickman.me
· Sep 12
10 Years, One App, My Dream Job
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
It has officially been 10 years since I launched the very first version of Sofa 🤯, and it’s genuinely wild to see where Sofa is today.
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
I still have a ton of work to do before Sofa 5.0 is launched, but shipping the beta is a big milestone.
There is *so much* new stuff and little refinements to the rough edges and dead-ends that have built up in Sofa over the years.
I'd love to have you test things out and share your feedback 👋
There is *so much* new stuff and little refinements to the rough edges and dead-ends that have built up in Sofa over the years.
I'd love to have you test things out and share your feedback 👋
The Sofa 5.0 beta is here, and it's a BIG one...
Instead of making lists, Sofa is now a wonderfully simple downtime system. One app for tracking shows, listening to podcasts, planning trips, and more.
🎯 Track anything
📅 Plan experiences
🔍 Unified search
🎧 Full podcast player
🙌 Complete redesign
Instead of making lists, Sofa is now a wonderfully simple downtime system. One app for tracking shows, listening to podcasts, planning trips, and more.
🎯 Track anything
📅 Plan experiences
🔍 Unified search
🎧 Full podcast player
🙌 Complete redesign
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I still have a ton of work to do before Sofa 5.0 is launched, but shipping the beta is a big milestone.
There is *so much* new stuff and little refinements to the rough edges and dead-ends that have built up in Sofa over the years.
I'd love to have you test things out and share your feedback 👋
There is *so much* new stuff and little refinements to the rough edges and dead-ends that have built up in Sofa over the years.
I'd love to have you test things out and share your feedback 👋
Reposted by Shawn Hickman
Just a quick heads-up that the Black Friday discount ends tomorrow (Monday).
If you were thinking about grabbing the annual plan for 50% off, now’s the time before it goes back to regular price!
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
If you were thinking about grabbing the annual plan for 50% off, now’s the time before it goes back to regular price!
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just a quick heads-up that the Black Friday discount ends tomorrow (Monday).
If you were thinking about grabbing the annual plan for 50% off, now’s the time before it goes back to regular price!
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
If you were thinking about grabbing the annual plan for 50% off, now’s the time before it goes back to regular price!
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
There is *a lot* coming to Sofa in 2026...like....A LOT. If you've been on the fence about upgrading, this is the time to do it (50% off).
I’ve been quietly working on Sofa 5.0 and it’s becoming the biggest update I’ve ever taken on.
TV show tracking, is finally happening. Episodes, season progress, notes, all built to feel native in Sofa.
Lots more coming in 2026. Super Sofa is 50% off now.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
TV show tracking, is finally happening. Episodes, season progress, notes, all built to feel native in Sofa.
Lots more coming in 2026. Super Sofa is 50% off now.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
November 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There is *a lot* coming to Sofa in 2026...like....A LOT. If you've been on the fence about upgrading, this is the time to do it (50% off).
For the past few months I’ve been deep in the weeds working on @sofahq.social 5.0…and it’s a biggie.
I have a lot of work to do, but I wanted to tease something fun: TV show tracking.
Track episodes, finish seasons with a tap, jot down thoughts, and more.
Stay tuned...there is a lot more coming 😀
I have a lot of work to do, but I wanted to tease something fun: TV show tracking.
Track episodes, finish seasons with a tap, jot down thoughts, and more.
Stay tuned...there is a lot more coming 😀
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For the past few months I’ve been deep in the weeds working on @sofahq.social 5.0…and it’s a biggie.
I have a lot of work to do, but I wanted to tease something fun: TV show tracking.
Track episodes, finish seasons with a tap, jot down thoughts, and more.
Stay tuned...there is a lot more coming 😀
I have a lot of work to do, but I wanted to tease something fun: TV show tracking.
Track episodes, finish seasons with a tap, jot down thoughts, and more.
Stay tuned...there is a lot more coming 😀
Hey gang, I just turned on the Black Friday sale for @sofahq.social.
Annual plans are 50% off ($14.99 USD for the first year).
I try to keep the price reasonable year-round, but if you’ve been waiting for a deal to upgrade, this is definitely the best time to do it.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
Annual plans are 50% off ($14.99 USD for the first year).
I try to keep the price reasonable year-round, but if you’ve been waiting for a deal to upgrade, this is definitely the best time to do it.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
🚨 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale - Sofa
50% off the first year. Renews at the full price automatically unless cancelled. Offer ends Monday, December 1, 2025.
www.sofahq.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey gang, I just turned on the Black Friday sale for @sofahq.social.
Annual plans are 50% off ($14.99 USD for the first year).
I try to keep the price reasonable year-round, but if you’ve been waiting for a deal to upgrade, this is definitely the best time to do it.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
Annual plans are 50% off ($14.99 USD for the first year).
I try to keep the price reasonable year-round, but if you’ve been waiting for a deal to upgrade, this is definitely the best time to do it.
www.sofahq.com/black-friday...
If you got the new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro today, you can make your entire phone orange (screen included) with the new "Space Orange" theme in @sofahq.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
If you got the new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro today, you can make your entire phone orange (screen included) with the new "Space Orange" theme in @sofahq.social
If you want a deeper dive on @sofahq.social iOS 26 update (out today), I made a little video going into all the details.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/gMBoNOc5OOk
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/gMBoNOc5OOk
Sofa’s iOS 26 Update: Liquid Glass, Voice Boost & More
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If you want a deeper dive on @sofahq.social iOS 26 update (out today), I made a little video going into all the details.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/gMBoNOc5OOk
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/gMBoNOc5OOk
Lots of goodies in here 👀
Sofa’s iOS 26 update is here!
✨ Liquid Glass – A sleek new visual effect
📋 “Up Next” – Bulk editing, swipe actions, and more.
🎧 Enhanced Podcast Player – Voice Boost, Trim Silence, and playback duration in the mini player.
📂 Manual Sorting for groups, lists, and items
www.sofahq.com/ios26
✨ Liquid Glass – A sleek new visual effect
📋 “Up Next” – Bulk editing, swipe actions, and more.
🎧 Enhanced Podcast Player – Voice Boost, Trim Silence, and playback duration in the mini player.
📂 Manual Sorting for groups, lists, and items
www.sofahq.com/ios26
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Lots of goodies in here 👀
Taking a trip down memory lane, here's the Sofa 1.0 launch video from 10 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxu...
September 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Taking a trip down memory lane, here's the Sofa 1.0 launch video from 10 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxu...
It has officially been 10 years since I launched the very first version of Sofa 🤯, and it’s genuinely wild to see where Sofa is today.
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
10 Years, One App, My Dream Job
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It has officially been 10 years since I launched the very first version of Sofa 🤯, and it’s genuinely wild to see where Sofa is today.
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
If you’ve ever used, looked at, talked about, shared, or even thought about Sofa, thank you. I’m so lucky for this to be my job ❤️.
youtu.be/tKDlkaEe5no
I'm trying to submit with Xcode 26 but Xcode Cloud doesn't have the RC as an option. I'm using the RC version of Xcode, but not seeing it with Xcode Cloud. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
September 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I'm trying to submit with Xcode 26 but Xcode Cloud doesn't have the RC as an option. I'm using the RC version of Xcode, but not seeing it with Xcode Cloud. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
The iOS26 update for @sofahq.social is just about ready. The new Planner feature needs more time, but I still have a lot of goodies coming:
• Liquid Glass
• Bulk & swipe actions for episodes in Up Next
• Voice Boost & Trim Silence for the podcast player
• Manual sorting for groups, lists, & items
• Liquid Glass
• Bulk & swipe actions for episodes in Up Next
• Voice Boost & Trim Silence for the podcast player
• Manual sorting for groups, lists, & items
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The iOS26 update for @sofahq.social is just about ready. The new Planner feature needs more time, but I still have a lot of goodies coming:
• Liquid Glass
• Bulk & swipe actions for episodes in Up Next
• Voice Boost & Trim Silence for the podcast player
• Manual sorting for groups, lists, & items
• Liquid Glass
• Bulk & swipe actions for episodes in Up Next
• Voice Boost & Trim Silence for the podcast player
• Manual sorting for groups, lists, & items
📺New Video
I’ve officially been a full-time indie developer for two years 🤗! Here’s a video of me yapping about what’s going well and what I’m struggling with. Enjoy!
youtu.be/PY9ho0JzrJY
I’ve officially been a full-time indie developer for two years 🤗! Here’s a video of me yapping about what’s going well and what I’m struggling with. Enjoy!
youtu.be/PY9ho0JzrJY
2 Years as a Full-Time Indie iOS Developer: How It's Actually Going
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
August 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
📺New Video
I’ve officially been a full-time indie developer for two years 🤗! Here’s a video of me yapping about what’s going well and what I’m struggling with. Enjoy!
youtu.be/PY9ho0JzrJY
I’ve officially been a full-time indie developer for two years 🤗! Here’s a video of me yapping about what’s going well and what I’m struggling with. Enjoy!
youtu.be/PY9ho0JzrJY
Hey gang, I want to share a little preview for the new @sofahq.social Planner feature that I've been working on, and I just launched the first beta today...
Your downtime isn't just about what you watch, read, and play. It's also about where you go and what you do.
Your downtime isn't just about what you watch, read, and play. It's also about where you go and what you do.
August 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hey gang, I want to share a little preview for the new @sofahq.social Planner feature that I've been working on, and I just launched the first beta today...
Your downtime isn't just about what you watch, read, and play. It's also about where you go and what you do.
Your downtime isn't just about what you watch, read, and play. It's also about where you go and what you do.
Why I stopped using Figma & Sketch to design my app
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Getting out of the Apple/tech bubble
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
July 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Should I use AI for customer support?
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Early thoughts on Claude Code for iOS Devs
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📺 New Video
Just sharing my summer release plans for Sofa's new Planner feature and for iOS 26 coming in the fall.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/Lgz0AEgGLYQ
Just sharing my summer release plans for Sofa's new Planner feature and for iOS 26 coming in the fall.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/Lgz0AEgGLYQ
Planning for iOS 26 and more…
YouTube video by Shawn Hickman
youtu.be
July 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
📺 New Video
Just sharing my summer release plans for Sofa's new Planner feature and for iOS 26 coming in the fall.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/Lgz0AEgGLYQ
Just sharing my summer release plans for Sofa's new Planner feature and for iOS 26 coming in the fall.
Enjoy 👋
youtu.be/Lgz0AEgGLYQ
It was disgustingly hot, and the Phillies lost, but at least there was a nice sunset 🤷♂️
📸 Ricoh GR III
📆 June 2025
📍 Citizens Bank Park
📸 Ricoh GR III
📆 June 2025
📍 Citizens Bank Park
June 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It was disgustingly hot, and the Phillies lost, but at least there was a nice sunset 🤷♂️
📸 Ricoh GR III
📆 June 2025
📍 Citizens Bank Park
📸 Ricoh GR III
📆 June 2025
📍 Citizens Bank Park
I’ve got some fun new @sofahq.social stuff coming for beta testing very soon and wanted to share it with you all…introducing Sofa Planner...
June 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’ve got some fun new @sofahq.social stuff coming for beta testing very soon and wanted to share it with you all…introducing Sofa Planner...
Heigh-Hooooooo! ⛏️💎
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
June 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Heigh-Hooooooo! ⛏️💎
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
Just sharing some good Epcot vibes 🌐👋
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
June 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Just sharing some good Epcot vibes 🌐👋
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Epcot
Let’s ride off into the sunset 🚝🌅
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
June 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Let’s ride off into the sunset 🚝🌅
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
📸 Leica Q2
📆 April 2025
📍 Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Reposted by Shawn Hickman
Sen. Murphy: "Raising your voice is not a crime in this country. Protesting your government does not, can not, and should not result in you being delivered to the ground by law enforcement and handcuffed."
June 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sen. Murphy: "Raising your voice is not a crime in this country. Protesting your government does not, can not, and should not result in you being delivered to the ground by law enforcement and handcuffed."