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I was wondering, with all the different Lemmy clients and frontends, what/which out of these do people actually use? To answer this, I made a poll if anyone wants to fill it out, and I tried to put every client I could find.

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[-] Izzy@lemmy.world 105 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Almost all of Syncs business model is ads. The free version has ads and almost everyone who pays for it is doing so to remove ads. Which is just rewarding the implementation of ads. I also disagree with the concept of profiting from free user content with ads like Reddit does. Which was Reddits primary goal of preventing third party apps. They wanted the ad revenue themselves instead of third parties getting the ad revenue.

The only way this can be acceptable is to not have a free ad version and only have a paid version. That way you are paying for software and not paying to remove ads or profiting from free user content.

[-] travysh@lemm.ee 103 points 1 year ago

I paid to remove ads from Reddit Sync in 2014. 9 years went by where I continued to use the app every single day, as ljdawson continued regular improvements and updates (aside from the incident). By the time Reddit Sync went away, I felt I had vastly underpaid for what I got, and purchased lifetime Ultra as a way of supporting ljdawson.

I totally get what you're saying. But at the same time, Sync is so much more than just the content that it displays. The ads are not there to profit on free content, they're there to support the user experience that sync provides. They're also far, far less obtrusive than typical ads

The nice thing is, there's choices! Feel free to use other clients and find what works best

[-] burrito@sh.itjust.works 40 points 1 year ago

Same here. I used the paid version sync for reddit for years and got my money's worth out of it. When the incident happened I switched to infinity and, while annoyed, I definitely felt I got my worth out of it. When ljdawson released sync for lemmy and added the ad-free upgrade I happily purchased it and I have been very satisfied with the app and all the improvements he is continually making. This is all coming from a hardcore open source 20+ years of Linux on the desktop guy.

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[-] Pringles@lemm.ee 89 points 1 year ago

I'm a sync user and pretty tired of these pointless statements. Don't want it, don't use it! I pay for ultra to support the dev and that's my choice. Again, if you don't want it, don't use it. But can you please stop this sync bashing? It's not as if the torrent of anti-sync memes forgot to cover what you are saying.

[-] ProvokedGamer@lemmy.ca 18 points 1 year ago

Exactly, vote with your time and/or money. If you don’t like something, don’t use it. They’ll be people that are fine with it and will use it.

[-] blackbrook@mander.xyz 12 points 1 year ago

Why do you care if someone doesn't like your client of choice? They have some value that is different than yours, they have every right to express why they think people using sync is harmful. You are free to disagree but don't complain because they express an opinion you don't like.

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[-] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 57 points 1 year ago

WTF is wrong with supporting a developer (Either with cash or ad revenue)?

[-] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago

This is such a bad take. Imagine being mad that the user has a choice for a low/no cost ad supported version and a paid version. There are other benefits too, like being able to trial the software for as long as you want before buying in.

[-] BigDaddySlim@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago

I'm using the free version of Sync for Lemmy now, I don't see any ads. Maybe because my phone has the adguard server as my DNS server and it's just blocking them all?

How atrocious are they when not using adguard?

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[-] FederatedSaint@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

Wait, how is earning revenue from having ads in your app "profiting off free user content," but charging someone directly to use the app isn't? They both do the same thing for the developer (generate revenue), the only difference is who is paying.

[-] ogoflowgo@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

Then shut up and make a better app. Because it's sweet.

[-] loom_in_essence@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

FYI Izzy got permabanned for stating this opinion. That's really insane.

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[-] GravelPieceOfSword@lemmy.ca 84 points 1 year ago

I'm a bit sad that my favorite (Infinity/Eternity) isn't that high up. Loved it since my Reddit days. Tried different clients: Lemmy, thunder, liftoff, sync,... still like this the most!

[-] slacktoid@lemmy.ml 46 points 1 year ago
[-] squirrel@discuss.tchncs.de 29 points 1 year ago
[-] Adi2121@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago
[-] Nyanix@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago

Eternity represent!!!!

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[-] lazycouchpotato@lemmy.world 59 points 1 year ago

Closing in on 10 years of Sync (Reddit/Lemmy). I'm too used to it to switch things around. The only time I'm using the mobile website is when I need to use spoilers.

On desktop, I switch between default, Photon and Alexandrite.

[-] FrankTheHealer@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago

Sync gang

Honestly, its made Lemmy so much more usable for me. Shout out to LJ

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[-] SighBapanada@lemmy.ca 41 points 1 year ago

Memmy has been my favorite, although I wish it would go back to having updates. I understand they're taking a break though and I just need to be patient

[-] EeeDawg101@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

Same here. I’ve moved to Avelon which I strongly recommend you trying out. It’s legit.

Once memmy starts getting updates again I may switch back but gotta say, Avelon may have me hooked.

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[-] isthismanas_ml@lemmy.ml 38 points 1 year ago

I've noticed that all the Sync users are polite and never bash any other Lemmy client. Maybe because they know that we have a choice and they do too. I've got money to spare I will spend it on arguably the best app for Lemmy . You guys can use your FOSS . I never complained . Why are you??? Enjoy your clients. There are many. We have got an array of choices. That's awesome. Lemmy wins.

-Happily posted via Sync Ultra

[-] bigoljim@lemmy.ml 33 points 1 year ago

I love whoever answered: "I use a web browser like a Luddite" 🤣🤣

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[-] Dick_Justice@lemmy.world 33 points 1 year ago

I've not found anything I like more than Voyager. It has native apps for android and iOS, but I prefer the progressive web app version.

[-] Fester@lemm.ee 17 points 1 year ago

I recently switched from Voyager to Avelon. Voyager is great and I’m keeping it because it’s always been so reliable, but I just really like Avelon. It has a nice explore tab for finding new communities, and it’s SwiftUI, so it has that clean native iOS look to it. They’re very similar otherwise.

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[-] Dustwin@lemmy.ca 24 points 1 year ago

Thunder for Lemmy been solid for me since I've been using it.

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[-] Hanabie@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 year ago

Still on Liftoff, but I wonder if it's still being updated.

[-] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 21 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure which I find funnier, the fact some people are using the other option to put Sync or the one that just says "YOUR MOM"

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[-] brunofin@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago

I use Sync for now, but full disclosure I am Beyond 's developer and as soon as it becomes more stable and with more features I will be making the switch 😁

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[-] Asudox@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

Was using Sync but switched to Jerboa, because FOSS.

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[-] MedicPigBabySaver@voxpop.social 19 points 1 year ago

I use Connect. I like it. Seems to do what I need and I've used the customize settings to set font colors, etc.

I'll definitely be checking out Boost when the dev gets it set up. He's a one man show and tries hard to get things running 100% before releasing updates, so, I'm guessing a new app might take longer.

[-] antik@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sync for Lemmy Ultra on mobile. Switching between photon and alexandrite on desktop.

[-] ThatHermanoGuy@midwest.social 18 points 1 year ago

Way too many Lemmy users don't care about running Free and Open Source Software.

[-] Chriskmee@lemm.ee 19 points 1 year ago

As a Sync user myself, why should I switch? I've been using Sync for years on Reddit, I love the interface, and I don't mind if the dev makes a bit of money from it with the occasional and minimally intrusive ads or paid ad removal.

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[-] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wow ~~seven~~ eight people in six minutes, thanks guys!

[-] squirrel@discuss.tchncs.de 30 points 1 year ago

Sure thing. Polls are fun. I would love a native poll feature in lemmy.

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[-] ensignrick@startrek.website 15 points 1 year ago

Good poll. I've been using liftoff. Tried jerboa, just didn't feel right. Liftoff has been solid experience for me.

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[-] i_am_hungry@meganice.online 15 points 1 year ago

Liftoff, though I kinda like the layout of Jerboa more, but it's scroll is too laggy.

[-] makingrain@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

Jerboa is close enough to RIF for me that it's borderline perfect as is.

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[-] Throbbing_Banjo@midwest.social 14 points 1 year ago

Am I weird for still just using Firefox? I don't see the need for a standalone client.

[-] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 14 points 1 year ago

Well you still use a UI; do you use the default web UI or something like photon?

The only reason I use a client is on mobile just because it integrates better, and I still flipflop between a photon PWA and Sync/Liftoff

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[-] Nath@aussie.zone 13 points 1 year ago

I have four installed on Android: Sync, Jerboa, Connect and Voyager. Five if you count Firefox which is the only one that does all the admin tasks I need. I switch between them because as admin I find myself testing the user experience frequently.

I have Memmy on iOS, but really only use iOS for testing purposes. I don't browse with it.

I default to Sync for most browsing and commenting because the Dev is very active and it's the only client I know of with any mod tools at all. It is the most polished of the clients at the moment.

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[-] jeena@jemmy.jeena.net 12 points 1 year ago

To be honest I was extremely skeptical about Sync because I didn't use it for Reddit and I thought that the default web-ui is pretty neat even on my mobile phone. But curiosity got me and I installed it, even though it's not FLOSS and it has ads in it which are two no-goes for me. Still I'm using it on the phone predominately, but I hate myself for it.

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[-] minorsecond@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

I was on Memmy but it seems to be abandoned so I switched to Avelon. It’s great!

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