**As published at digiday:DAILY**

Publisher: SocialScope, Inc  Price: Free  Platform: BlackBerry OS, iPhone and limited Android devices Advertising: None

Functionality: A+
Fun Factor: A
Overall: A+

Just when I think I’ve found my all-time favorite client for Twitter on my BlackBerry, an alternative jumps into my radar and I begin the evaluation process anew once more.

I can’t remember how long it’s been since I requested an invite to check out the beta for SocialScope, but I finally got a code via e-mail last week and was downloading the app on my BlackBerry minutes later. The company has seemingly made an early commitment to developing for the BlackBerry, as it lists a number of compatible RIM devices on its site; there’s also support for the Android-based G1 and the iPhone. Read more

**As published in digiday:DAILY**

Publisher: Research in Motion Limited Price: Free Platform: BlackBerry
Advertising: None that we’ve come across yet
Functionality: A
Fun Factor: A
Overall: A-

After being a committed UberTwitter user for at least a year, I’m almost ready to move over to the official Twitter for BlackBerry app. But like so many other apps that have come out of Reasearch in Motion, Ltd (BlackBerry’s parent company), the just-launched app is late in the game, and still missing a few key features.

First and foremost, the app only allows access for one account at a time. This is a feature that came late to UberTwitter as well, but it should be considered a must-have for every Twitter-centric app. I’m hopeful it will be added soon in an update, but I’m not holding my breath.

Another great feature that’s missing from this app is the ability to start typing a user’s handle and automatically narrowing down by your following list who you intend to tweet. Anytime I can avoid drilling into a menu system to access what I’m after is a bonus. UberTwitter does this. The RIM Twitter app doesn’t. Read more