First post. Majorly a lurker on reddit, and now that I’ve switched to Lemmy, most likely will continue to stay a lurker.
I know I can download and try all the apps to see what the difference is but I’m curious as to how many people just use their web browser or mobile browser?
Since I’m new, I have no interest to figure out what apps would work for me as all my time is used to figuring out Lemmy, and absorbing the contents.
Would it be a better experience to use any app to learn how to use and navigate Lemmy? The idea of using multiple apps at the same time to find what I like more seems overwhelming.
Edit: typo
My biggest gripe using the browser was the constant auto-refresh. I’m using wefwef which has better functionality and looks way nicer, feels more like a ‘Reddit’ experience.
I was trying out lemmy.world when All was freaking out and constantly spawning new posts on top. I moved to kbin and enjoy the boxy feel
When you’re reading the post title, then suddenly new posts come in and bump the current post. And now you’re lost.
Also if you click a post and after you go back to the feed. The browser doesn’t remember your position. And now you’re lost again.
It doesn’t do that thing where the new posts bump the page around while you’re reading it, as of version 0.18.
It does still have the second issue you mentioned.
I think they got rid of that auto-refresh in version 0.18.
Nothing is wrong if that is your preferred method. Period end of story.
nothing wrong my guy. it just that apps feel more fluid and smooth than web apps on mobile. wefwef is web based but it feels great to use.
I prefer the option to just scroll without accidentally putting myself back at the top of the list.
Nothing wrong at all with using a browser to view. Lemmy. People just like an app because it can better organize the site, posts, and comments. It really comes down to what you find most efficient and visually appealing.
I use my phone for Reddit mostly. The web UI was awful on mobile, and constantly annoying you to install their app. If the mobile UI for lemmy works well it’s not an issue. But I think many people have a workflow that consists of an app for interacting with Reddit, and now lemmy
It’s probably just that the majority of users here are here because their Reddit app stopped working yesterday! So they’re used to a certain app and are looking to fill that hole
Yes, the void is massive. Too much free time. Need to touch screen.
Apps are generally more optimised for phones, and thus work a little bit better (with the exception of www.wefwef.app). But if you like the website, you don’t have to use apps.
Apps can also be customized a a very granular level (post font size / text font size / color / compactness). The initial theme for Lemmy was terrible with regards to whitespace. I needed to scroll a mile to see 10 posts.
wefwef might be a webapp but it’s very mobile optimized (: feels almost native and it’s just like Apollo
Wefwef is awesome I just installed it as a web app!
The only thing it’s missing is haptic feedback, would’ve been perfect if it got that
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And it’s trustworthy with my username and password?? 🤔
every app needs your username and password to log in? and it’s fully open source on github…
I took a leap and I’ve been using wefwef all day (and I love it)!
However, just because the source code is on GitHub doesn’t mean that the wefwef server I’m connecting to is running unaltered code straight from GitHub.
Hosting my only server may be the only way to be certain my credentials are protected.
What does this mean? Wefwef is amazing, easy to install, and provides one of the best Lemmy mobile experiences right now, in my ever so humble opinion.
I meant that, wefwef is the only non-app that is well optimised for phone.
Ah, my bad. Sorry for misunderstanding.
Nah, my bad. English is not my first language, so I make some mistakes (:
I think your English is great!
wefwef is a progressive web app. It’s something inbetween a native mobile app an a traditonal web app u would load in your browser(aka the user interface of your homepage). They have certain advantages but also disadvantages like performance and dependemcy on specific browsers etc. Basically everything you download from app stores like Google play are native mobile apps everything else runs in a browser or some container of it (roughly summarized)
Even on wefwef it’s very noticeable performance wise though. Swiping back to the feed from a post is very sluggish among other things.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using a web browser. I think people like the app just because it makes it easier to manage when browsing on the phone.
Since I work from home on a company PC now trying to use my own PC for anything is depressing lol so now I browse pretty much exclusively from my Android phone
The Lemmy web interface works well on mobile and seems to be a progressive web app because the browser gives an “install” option. Installing it from your local instance gives you a desktop icon that takes you straight into Lemmy.
I’ve found this to be very usable, much better than Reddit ever was through a browser on the phone. I don’t feel the need for an app.
If you can stand it, then go for it. You don’t need to explain what’s wrong with it, to most it’s a terrible and janky experience immediately. There’s a reason why people prefer native. If you don’t see why, then who cares?
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I found it would constantly jump to the top when reading/scrolling as new content was added, so I found various apps to be a much better experience. I guess that’s what happens with such a jump in new lemmings coming online!
I understand the scrolling/jumping problem was supposed to be addressed in 0.18.1, which is great!
I hope with a smaller community you feel more able to start / contribute to quality conversations. You add value here. Reddit was easy to feel like your comments didn’t matter.
The mobile website for Lemmy is a pain
How else can I meme while pooping?
