This is going to be a game changer. I've been using Sync Pro since 2015 and can't see myself using anything else for mobile browsing. Thanks for the awesome app!
Excellent! Sync was my first and only Reddit app. I think I had multiple lifetime subscription s to Sync Pro. Very glad you are continuing with Lemmy! I've been done with Reddit and haven't been back since the day I saw that you were shutting Sync down.
Thankyou, this is excellent news. Syncfor Reddit was one of the slickest apps I've ever had the pleasure of using. So there's no one else I'd rather have working on a Lemmy app!
Well yeah, but that's the difference between volunteering and being on a big salary. Hopefully the influx of new users will lead to more code input though, and more donations.
It's exciting to see all these apps ramping up development. Honestly, the greatest gift that Reddit gave to the fediverse is sending all their former third party developers here, because that will greatly accelerate development.
It is technically not a bug but it is a feature which was useful when Lwmmy had very few users. It is getting changed anyway tho so it doesn't really matter
I saw it in the redditsync subreddit already - this is such great news, especially since I'm still struggling to get used to the Lemmy interface. I had bought Sync Pro 7 years ago and it is probably the most heavily used app on my phone.
Wow, I've never even used Sync but from the screenshot of the Reddit app on Google Play it's one of those UIs so good that make you want to use it. I'm currently fine with the Lemmy PWA but the more feature-complete Reddit apps that get "ported" to be used with Lemmy the better, especially to ease the transition for new users.
I already bought Sync for Reddit twice. Removing ads from the free version the first time (it was still called Reddit Sync back then) and then again for the 'ad code not even included' pro version earlier this year. Guess I'll be buying Sync a third time.
Or more specifically, Google will be buying it for me with the cash they paid for my data.
Just created an account then downloaded Jerboa. I am +/- ten minutes old here in Fediverse yet. About to delete my 11 year-old account in Reddit. Thank you u/spez
That's why I came here today! Like a Phoenix rising from Sync for Reddit's ashes Sync for Lemmy will be born! Nice to see you all my fellow converts. Today is my new cake day!
I was always a rif guy but I've seen so many posts here about sync, seems like a lot of people loved it. Being about to reply to a comment from my inbox, or at least navigate to where its at in the thread, would be a nice upgrade!
I'm genuinely so excited for this and and the same time hoping boost makes one too. They recently dropped their latest update and it looks beyond pretty with the rounded edge cards and adaptive colours.
Yessss it was my go to. I bought yearly subscriptions for it. If it's an option here, I'll gladly get it as well. :] phenomenal app. You can customize absolutely everything.
Great news!! I would rather Infinity for Lemmy, but it's a great step in the right direction to make a best community. Althought Infinity is open source. If I were programmer I will do Infinity for Lemmy. But I need time before know how to program.
This will really legitimize and mainstream the platform!
I am a Boost for Reddit User, but have seen Sync and it is well designed. Jerboa is cool but it is not there yet. The experience the dev from Sync brings to Lemmy will be amazing.
Not asking for features but would be good if kbin is included with it so that user fragmentation is limited. I still don't really understand the difference with Lemmy but it's cool.
My understanding is its all different UIs creating/cataloging content via the ActivityPub standard and it comes down to the different "types" of content being emphasized or focused on. Lemmy focuses on"link aggregation" ala Reddit, Mastodon does "Microblogging" ala Twitter, kbin does and supports both.
Yes, I haven't tried it myself but my understanding is that kbin is exactly that. What kbin calls a "magazine" maps directly with Lemmy communities/subs and a kbin user can subscribe to a Lemmy sub via the same process they would use to subscribe to a kbin magazine. Kbin microblogging maps directly with Mastodon posts and so a kbin user can follow Mastodon users and their posts the same way they follow fellow kbin user microblogs.
Really, I think one of the only reasons kbin hasn't exploded like the others, is because of that split nature. The Mastodon blow up and the Reddit blew up were both instances of people looking for a very direct replacement to the thing they were leaving, rather than something that was, from their perspective at the time, a replacement with extras. Kbin could also use more devs though, I think they just have the one who is doing it on donations alone.
I have been struggling with the thought of removing Sync from my phone, purchased premium 9 years ago and it was easily my most used app. So happy ljdawson decided to move the app here, I would pay for premium in a heartbeat on the new app.
yeah I thought that was kinda funny, but OOP's users are Reddit users so I guess it makes sense. Once they have the MVP out probably it should move to a Lemmy community
This is great news. Sync was my favorite Android reddit app. It was the closest to Apollo I could find when I switched from iOS. Hopefully, this app will be as good or better than Sync for reddit.
Does the playstore allow developers to make a page for an app not yet developed? Would be cool when reddit shuts down 3rd party apps to have the sync for reddit app send you to a sign up page for sync for lemmy.
There's technically nothing stopping the developer from just releasing the Lemmy app as an update to the current play store app. After all, the Reddit app will be non-functional in a little over a week, but it's not like Google will force him to remove it from the Play store.
guessing this is going to be an Android app and there won't be an iOS variant? regardless, happy to know there's an app coming sooner than later and look forward to being able to easily browse Lemmy on my phone again.
Just fyi, there is an app already, I've been using it. It's called Jerboa. Not as good as Sync, but still very usable and it looks great (the dark version anyway :D).
nice. I've personally been more of a Boost user my self so was a bit disappointed to hear the dev was not planning to port or support lemmy which I understand. so far jerboa has been decent but I'll keep an eye out for others.
Jerboa has a lot of problems, especially with link and media handling. I actually much prefer just using the chrome "install this website" thing to get a launcher icon. Sync should be much better than either.
And this is the kind of thing I liked about the reddit apps that I hope we get here. Personally I find Jerbia to be okay but flawed, installing the website to be a bad enough experience that I nearly gave up on trying it, and am holding my breath for the RIF dev to make a Lemmy is fun or something.
What I reaaly want to see is a few different options to cater to the different tastes people have.
I can't find it now but I saw that there was one currently in development. EDIT: actually looks like there are a few. One called Lemur, one called Mlem, and the one I was thinking of is called Artemis.
It's literally THE best reddit app. If you have an Android, give it a shot before they nuke it. Blows Apollo straight out of the water, it's like miles ahead.
It's way better imo, polished af and the dev is pretty active. I was happy to pay for it. Very lightweight compared to RIF and BaconReader. It also has a neat feature where it will Sync (lol) a decent chunk of your frontpage, along with the comments and other stuff. It was really nice in the bad old days when unlimited data was rarer than unicorn milk, since you could load up on your wifi and then not use your 2GB of data/month when you were at work/school, traveling, etc.
Give it a shot, there's a free app still on google play for the rest of the month. I found it way better, though I've only used RiF in the very beginning when I was trying to find "my" app, once I got hooked with Sync, there was no going back.
Ooo, that's exciting. When I was shortlisting Reddit apps it came down to Sync and Boost, and I went with Boost, but it was a close one. I'd be happy if there's a Sync for Lemmy (that works with Kbin too).
Hi everyone, first comment on here. Going to try to get an MVP out within the next 3-6 weeks.
I'll be posting updates on discord:
https://discord.gg/dhRbpzJXsM
Cheers, Ljdawson
Most Valuable Program?
Minimum viable product
MVP! MVP! MVP!
Minimum Viable Product, if anyone wants to know the answer.
Thought I agree on most valuable
This is going to be a game changer. I've been using Sync Pro since 2015 and can't see myself using anything else for mobile browsing. Thanks for the awesome app!
This is awesome! Thank you!
That is great news! I look forward to trying it when it is ready. I really enjoyed using Sync and was so sad that reddit ruined their ecosystem.
This is exciting.
I'm literally getting emotional. For me, Sync was reddit. Been using it for over 11 years. Can't wait to be an early adopter and never let go again.
If you need beta testers familiar with the original Sync or anything, happy to help!
I'm hyped! I hope you're excited too!
That's fantastic news!
Excellent! Sync was my first and only Reddit app. I think I had multiple lifetime subscription s to Sync Pro. Very glad you are continuing with Lemmy! I've been done with Reddit and haven't been back since the day I saw that you were shutting Sync down.
This is great news.
LJ
DAwesonmeBest news I've heard all day!
Please charge a lot
Take my money!
@[email protected] I'd love to collaborate on QA for Sync for Lemmy! Let me know if I can be of assistance!
This is super exciting to hear! Sync was my favorite reddit app.
Just wanna add my voice to the chorus of people cheering you on. Sync was my app of choice and I'd definitely happily pay for a lemmy version
<3
Thankyou, this is excellent news. Syncfor Reddit was one of the slickest apps I've ever had the pleasure of using. So there's no one else I'd rather have working on a Lemmy app!
You were unequivocally the best reddit app, just wanna say
You've made my day! I've been a Sync for Reddit user for over a decade, my Google play review is from 2014!!!
As a thank you and goodbye I recently bought lifetime ultra, I hope that's helping in the development of Sync for Lemmy! 😁
As a Pro user since 2013, I can't thank you enough for bringing the awesome experience also to Lemmy!
I was a Sync for Reddit user for years. I will absolutely follow you into this.
Wow that's awesome news. Thank you!
Great news, thanks!
Awesome! You should probably also make a SyncForLemmy community too.
EDIT: Nevermind, there is one! https://lemmy.world/c/syncforlemmy
You're the real mpv here... What a king.
Wanna go full fediverse and bridge the discord to a Matrix room? Might as well get 100% free from corporate overlords.
Great news, I was really hoping this would happen. Thank you!
We've been using it for sync development for the last few years.
When there's enough to release of course they'll be changelog and posts etc too.
Discord is fine, if that's how he wants to disseminate the information. But maybe use a community on Lemmy, for the Lemmy app
The whole fediverse needs some serious UX work.
Yeah using it rn is pretty ass compared to old reddit and 3rd party apps. Good things coming tho.
Well yeah, but that's the difference between volunteering and being on a big salary. Hopefully the influx of new users will lead to more code input though, and more donations.
The end of Sync is the reason why I will leave Reddit at the end of the month. So nice to see that we eventually might get a new app for Lemmy!
If only sync for reddit would auto-update to sync for lemmy
Same And double samez
It's exciting to see all these apps ramping up development. Honestly, the greatest gift that Reddit gave to the fediverse is sending all their former third party developers here, because that will greatly accelerate development.
Thanks Obama... I meant Spez
As a long time Sync user this made my day!
Same!
Same here, I'm so excited!
I'm more than happy to pay for a service I enjoy so I legitimately cannot wait to give him my money.
Here's to new beginnings in the Fediverse!
Yep, i'm permanently on Lemmy with this news.
This is genuinely exciting news.
Likely a game changer. I've been giving Lemmy a try. Jerboa isn't too terrible either.
I agree. Been using Jerboa as well and it's nice and usable enough as a placeholder, but I'll be watching the Sync development. Can't wait!
Jerboa has been nice, besides the weird glitch where it shoots me back to the top of a post when scrolling down. Lol
Otherwise it's pretty good for a FOSS solution!
nah.
Mastodon has great apps and they are FOSS. Jerboa is "better-than-nothing", it is bad.
Yeah, tusky for mastodon for example is great, I didn't really get along with jerboa at all.
The newest update looks good imo.
The auto loading thing on the feed is driving me crazy! I know it's a bug that is being fixed. The sooner the better.
It is technically not a bug but it is a feature which was useful when Lwmmy had very few users. It is getting changed anyway tho so it doesn't really matter
Oh gotcha. Yeah that makes since if the post frequency is low it wouldn't be noticeable.
As a recent lemmy convert from reddit who exclusively used Sync, this made my day. Thanks for the news.
This is HUGE! I was really missing Sync.
Yes it is, been a paid supporter of Sync for quite a while, glad to see this happening.
I saw it in the redditsync subreddit already - this is such great news, especially since I'm still struggling to get used to the Lemmy interface. I had bought Sync Pro 7 years ago and it is probably the most heavily used app on my phone.
i will follow the sync app to the ends of the earth
This has made my day! Sync for Reddit is amazing.
Wow, I've never even used Sync but from the screenshot of the Reddit app on Google Play it's one of those UIs so good that make you want to use it. I'm currently fine with the Lemmy PWA but the more feature-complete Reddit apps that get "ported" to be used with Lemmy the better, especially to ease the transition for new users.
Sync is an absolutely wonderful app. I look forward to his contunued dev work
I already bought Sync for Reddit twice. Removing ads from the free version the first time (it was still called Reddit Sync back then) and then again for the 'ad code not even included' pro version earlier this year. Guess I'll be buying Sync a third time.
Or more specifically, Google will be buying it for me with the cash they paid for my data.
Are you talking about this google rewards program that pays you in google play money?
Do you know if he has a liberapay.com ? I'd rather that than Patreon
Just created an account then downloaded Jerboa. I am +/- ten minutes old here in Fediverse yet. About to delete my 11 year-old account in Reddit. Thank you u/spez
Same here !
Now THIS is good news!
So many good news. Glad these developers are also trying out other options since Reddit has started shitting itself.
Great news! I hope the developers of Relay and Apollo do the same. The more options the better!
The Apollo dev has said he doesn’t have an interest in making another app sadly
That's why I came here today! Like a Phoenix rising from Sync for Reddit's ashes Sync for Lemmy will be born! Nice to see you all my fellow converts. Today is my new cake day!
I will pay full price, day one
As a Sync user since 2017, this is amazing news!
That's awesome. Sync is the best Reddit client on Android.
I've really liked using Boost on my Android device. How do they compare?
I haven't used Boost in a while, but I love Sync and especially how much the dev cares about the app and the community.
I used both but Sync for me always held and edge, I believe it's subjective like most things its down to personal preference.
I was always a rif guy but I've seen so many posts here about sync, seems like a lot of people loved it. Being about to reply to a comment from my inbox, or at least navigate to where its at in the thread, would be a nice upgrade!
I'm hoping we get a Lemmy is fun app personally
I'm genuinely so excited for this and and the same time hoping boost makes one too. They recently dropped their latest update and it looks beyond pretty with the rounded edge cards and adaptive colours.
Never used Sync (I used RiF then slide) but I'll check it out when it's released. The is great news for lemmy and the fediverse. Oh and fuck reddit.
Well, now I want RIF too, completion is good!
In all seriousness this is good to see.
I heard that talklittle (RIF dev) was working on something for tildes, wonder if they're interested in doing so for lemmy! Very exciting :D:D:D
Oh, if he makes one for Lemmy, I'd absolutely get the premium version for it on day one! RIF was great to use.
LIF
This is great news. If you aren't familiar the dev is very committed, hard working and responsive. Sync was packed with features and customization.
Yessss it was my go to. I bought yearly subscriptions for it. If it's an option here, I'll gladly get it as well. :] phenomenal app. You can customize absolutely everything.
Great. I hope other devs will follow (dbrady if you're reading this). I hope he ditches reddit's forced naming scheme. Lemmy Sync.
this is amazing!! sync for reddit is such a gorgeous app i was sad to leave it behind
As a iOS user I really hope Apollo will follow!
Doubt it. He sounded really burnt out
Great news!! I would rather Infinity for Lemmy, but it's a great step in the right direction to make a best community. Althought Infinity is open source. If I were programmer I will do Infinity for Lemmy. But I need time before know how to program.
I want an infinity for lemmy as well
Please, to some programmer: make this posible!
I will pick this up day 1! Been using sync for years and have always come back to it.
I moved to Sync when alien blue was bought by reddit, this is such exciting news!! Woo!
thats amazing news!
Im enjoying Jebora, but happy to switch to something which throws less errors.
Been Joey for Reddit user for as long as I remember.
I wanna try Sync for Lemmy. This is way to go!
Sync is a great app! Been using it for years
My preference was Joey, but before Joey, I was on Sync and loved it. Can't remember why I switched to Joey, but both are great.
First time I've seen Joey mentioned during this whole debacle, but it's been my choice for as long as I've had an android too
I've personally sent the developer an email regarding Joey for Lemmy. Would be neat to have the same ol experience here. :)
Awesome news. Long live lemmy
This will really legitimize and mainstream the platform!
I am a Boost for Reddit User, but have seen Sync and it is well designed. Jerboa is cool but it is not there yet. The experience the dev from Sync brings to Lemmy will be amazing.
Not asking for features but would be good if kbin is included with it so that user fragmentation is limited. I still don't really understand the difference with Lemmy but it's cool.
My understanding is its all different UIs creating/cataloging content via the ActivityPub standard and it comes down to the different "types" of content being emphasized or focused on. Lemmy focuses on"link aggregation" ala Reddit, Mastodon does "Microblogging" ala Twitter, kbin does and supports both.
Thanks for your answer it clears it up.
So theoretically it seems like someone could create an app which "marries" mastodon content with Lemmy.
Yes, I haven't tried it myself but my understanding is that kbin is exactly that. What kbin calls a "magazine" maps directly with Lemmy communities/subs and a kbin user can subscribe to a Lemmy sub via the same process they would use to subscribe to a kbin magazine. Kbin microblogging maps directly with Mastodon posts and so a kbin user can follow Mastodon users and their posts the same way they follow fellow kbin user microblogs.
Really, I think one of the only reasons kbin hasn't exploded like the others, is because of that split nature. The Mastodon blow up and the Reddit blew up were both instances of people looking for a very direct replacement to the thing they were leaving, rather than something that was, from their perspective at the time, a replacement with extras. Kbin could also use more devs though, I think they just have the one who is doing it on donations alone.
I really hope alpha or beta is available soon because the current apps are really lackluster sadly...
This is exciting. I loved sync for reddit and I look forward to more app options. Jerboa is good, but competition is better.
My favorite Reddit app for several years now. Great news.
that's great! Althout I already am enjoying Jerboa, is good to know that we will have more alternatives
Sync is going to be so good omg.
Was on Sync for 6 years before the API changes. Thought it was gone for good and am glad that's not the case.
I will purchase Sync Pro for lemmy when it comes out.
It's been an outstanding app for me on the old site, and I look forward to firing it up again in a much better online environment.
I have been struggling with the thought of removing Sync from my phone, purchased premium 9 years ago and it was easily my most used app. So happy ljdawson decided to move the app here, I would pay for premium in a heartbeat on the new app.
Quite ironic it's a subreddit though
They have an official Lemmy community for it:
https://lemmy.world/c/syncforlemmy
yeah I thought that was kinda funny, but OOP's users are Reddit users so I guess it makes sense. Once they have the MVP out probably it should move to a Lemmy community
They have one already. OP probably just linked this one by mistake.
This is great news. Sync was my favorite Android reddit app. It was the closest to Apollo I could find when I switched from iOS. Hopefully, this app will be as good or better than Sync for reddit.
H I S T O R I C
Does the playstore allow developers to make a page for an app not yet developed? Would be cool when reddit shuts down 3rd party apps to have the sync for reddit app send you to a sign up page for sync for lemmy.
There's technically nothing stopping the developer from just releasing the Lemmy app as an update to the current play store app. After all, the Reddit app will be non-functional in a little over a week, but it's not like Google will force him to remove it from the Play store.
I love that! A big middle finger to spez. lol
I will buy it again, such a great implementation.
I would love a Sync for Lemmy!
guessing this is going to be an Android app and there won't be an iOS variant? regardless, happy to know there's an app coming sooner than later and look forward to being able to easily browse Lemmy on my phone again.
Just fyi, there is an app already, I've been using it. It's called Jerboa. Not as good as Sync, but still very usable and it looks great (the dark version anyway :D).
Is that available for iOS somewhere? Not seeing it on the App Store so I assumed it was android only.
I don't think so.
But there's also the Mlem app, I believe that one is for iOS.
nice. I've personally been more of a Boost user my self so was a bit disappointed to hear the dev was not planning to port or support lemmy which I understand. so far jerboa has been decent but I'll keep an eye out for others.
YES!
sweet, would love for it to come to iOS as well at some point
Yea website is quite unusable on phone, but we'll get there.
Jerboa is pretty good, hope iphone gets a good version as well
Jerboa has a lot of problems, especially with link and media handling. I actually much prefer just using the chrome "install this website" thing to get a launcher icon. Sync should be much better than either.
That's what I did after 3-4 days of Jerboa. It's not unusable but it needs a lot of polishing. The website / PWA is just better.
And this is the kind of thing I liked about the reddit apps that I hope we get here. Personally I find Jerbia to be okay but flawed, installing the website to be a bad enough experience that I nearly gave up on trying it, and am holding my breath for the RIF dev to make a Lemmy is fun or something.
What I reaaly want to see is a few different options to cater to the different tastes people have.
maybe try using script to make it look like old reddit - https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey
Great! We can all move to Lemmy and leave Reddit for Spez.
I need an iOS app
I can't find it now but I saw that there was one currently in development. EDIT: actually looks like there are a few. One called Lemur, one called Mlem, and the one I was thinking of is called Artemis.
Awesome thanks! Yeah I see Mlem and Lemmur’s test flights are full. I’d love to check out Artemis.
I’m trying one called Memmy that I like so far. I just joined a day or two off TestFlight, so hopefully it’s not full.
What is "Sync?" I've never heard of it.
It's literally THE best reddit app. If you have an Android, give it a shot before they nuke it. Blows Apollo straight out of the water, it's like miles ahead.
How's it compare to RIF?
Experiences are subjective, so, take this with a grain of salt.
I like Sync better than RIF, Narwhal, Boost, Slide, Bacon Reader, Joey, and the official app.
The customizability in Sync is immense and the UI is the best for a mobile reddit app.
It's way better imo, polished af and the dev is pretty active. I was happy to pay for it. Very lightweight compared to RIF and BaconReader. It also has a neat feature where it will Sync (lol) a decent chunk of your frontpage, along with the comments and other stuff. It was really nice in the bad old days when unlimited data was rarer than unicorn milk, since you could load up on your wifi and then not use your 2GB of data/month when you were at work/school, traveling, etc.
Give it a shot, there's a free app still on google play for the rest of the month. I found it way better, though I've only used RiF in the very beginning when I was trying to find "my" app, once I got hooked with Sync, there was no going back.
One of the third party apps fucked over by reddit
Nice!
Very nice. Been using sync for reddit for a long time. Just uninstalled it last week as no longer have a reddit account.
I use Infinity for reddit. But that won't get Lemmy comparability.
Oh god, yes ❤️
Awesome news! I have been a Sync user for the past literally 10 years
Best news all day this.
Ooo, that's exciting. When I was shortlisting Reddit apps it came down to Sync and Boost, and I went with Boost, but it was a close one. I'd be happy if there's a Sync for Lemmy (that works with Kbin too).
This is awesome! Sync has been amazing and I'm super excited to see it come to Lemmy
YES. What a great app!
noice
Looking forward to seeing all these apps that are being developed for this website !
Hell yeah
Awesome! I have a couple of issues with Jerboa right now, so I'll probably switch to Sync when it drops.
Yes! my addiction will survive...
so hyped <3
This is great news! My favourite reddit app for years, very smooth and feature packed
Really excited to see developers move to Lemmy. Let's hope some moderation tools also make the switch.
This is great news
hurray, this is awesome news.
I’m happy for you Android users! I’m hoping the Apollo dev will develop an app for Lemmy soon 🤞🏾