Sync is back on the Play Store, but it's not a third-party Reddit app anymore
Sync is back on the Play Store, but it's not a third-party Reddit app anymore
Sync is not dead โ it's just federated now
It's like having Reddit back, this is amazing. ๐
For as long as I can remember Reddit and Sync have been one and the same. I never used Reddit website or app, only ever used Sync to browse Reddit hosted content. I used it a lot. I've missed it a lot.
Between the Lemmy platform and Sync client, to all intents and purposes what Reddit was has been fully restored/migrated.
I know it's early days, but I did not expect to see anything like this so soon and it gives me hope that Lemmy can grow and thrive into the network of people that always made Reddit what it was. Everything that's needed is there - early, a little rough around the edges, but there. And being improved constantly.
Hallelujah!
Reddit is making the same mistake that 3DFX made against Nvidia and ATI back in the day with third party developers. Restricting 3rd party development was suicidal on reddit's part.
Ultimately, people want choices, and I think if the average user see only one reddit app vs a literal wall of different Lemmy apps, they will be inclined to try at least one Lemmy app instead.
My first comment, feels good to be using a Sync app again. My Reddit usage has dropped considerably so I've had extra time to waste...
Just downloaded. I have not been this happy for months.
This app looks and feels super solid. I didn't use sync for Reddit, but this feels and looks smooth as hell. Secondly going to use this and keep looking to see how all the apps are progressing.
So hyped for this. I've completely moved on from Reddit and this will help solidify the decision. All the screenshots of the app up til now look really good.
Wrapping Sync around Lemmy has made interfacing with the fediverse so nice, you don't get this kind of quality from anyone but a passionate developer.
This is where reddit messed up. Third party apps are priceless to certain users. Different flavors of apps and choices will bring in more users etc. These third party apps may have indeed been the digg moment reddit has been toying with for years.
the hype!
I put in in pre-install mode in my Google Play, as soon as it's available, it will be installed automatically, how cool :)
Loving it so far
Oh my God this is great. I've hated the other Lemmy apps. It feels so much more natural.
God it's so good to be back
It was great to pay a one time fee for Ultra when I had Sync for Reddit. But it was probably one of the most supported pieces of software I've ever purchased. I'm happy to continue supporting the developer by paying an annual subscription. He's not Spez and he's not stealing from me by providing and continuing to update a wonderful app.
Sync for Lemmy dev didn't disappoint. Bravo and well done.
Yay. Glad to be back! I refused to download the official reddit app.
Liking it so far!
I logged into reddit for that post. Man, I do not miss reddit at all.
Oh shit fam, another catalyst to hopefully help critical mass along.
Congrats to the dev, now they're not dependent on the whims like the enshitifier that is spez (fuck that guy).
now it truly feels like the api changes never happened
Got ultra immediately
Oh, this is delicious
Typing this in it now, and wow I've missed Sync.
I'm so glad we have it back.
If there's a pro version just like the previous Reddit app then I'll pay again for this.
So happy to be using Sync again!
It feels just like home. Welcome back, Sync!!
Sync is alive! It's also just got live on the play store
Writing this from sync. Oh my god. The sync experience is back.
Used relay for Reddit before. Am excited to Test sync
installed... I didn't realise how much I missed it!
I'm so glad one of my favorite apps has found new life.
This is amazing. Using it right now... Feels like the old reddit again! Can't believe I was using the reddit app for nearly a year. This is what it should have been all along.
Finally, got back to Sync, it's time to uninstall other apps!
Using now. This is amazing!
And it is glorious!
Praise be!
Just installed it. This is dope! I was a big Sync user on Reddit so everything seems so familiar already.
Ayo!!! already paid for ultra!
Using it right now xd
First experienced this beautiful UI on slemmy. Didn't knew what slemmy is. Now I understand why people are so crazy about it
Been using Connect for the time being since it has a similar feel to it, but so happy Sync is back!!! Instant Ultra subscription
Been using Connect for the time being since it has a similar feel to it, but so happy Sync is back!!! Instant Ultra subscription
This makes me so happy!
Sub model, yea no thanks I'll stick to Thunder
It doesn't get better than this! Long live Lemmy & thank you Laurence.
Holy shit this still is the best app ever
Just installed Sync. I had been using Liftoff, but wanted to try out Sync as well. I used RiF for Reddit, so I'm a little sad the dev went for Tilde's instead of Lemmy. Can't help but think that decision will come back to bite him.
Fantastic application and I've been waiting since I heard about it, thanks!!!
Currently here using Sync, stoked the Sync dev is keeping the app alive.
Posting this from S4L right now :)
Just noticed the notification about 15 mins ago.
Dual wielding Reddit Sync and Lemmy Sync like a champ right now ๐
It's amazing!
Omg it's so smooth!!!
I'm so fucking happy right now. LJ - you are the best.
It's so nice to post this from my old friend.
Posting this from the sync beta. After using the Reddit app for over a decade sync + list view feels a bit like coming home.