Currently switching from Sync to try this out. I wish I was able to see downvotes like on the web app still. Other than that so far its ok
There is one dev, who just released 1.0 like 6 days ago. Put it in a feature request(think this particular one was mentioned on the day it was released) and patience Danielson.
Haha .. relieved those days as a kid when I used to watch Karate kid
Yeah i was on a waitlist for like a month or something and i saw it on my apps i was like 'wtf is boost'. I didnt even bother checking til today 😜
That was a customization option in the original boost so I hope it'll be back for this one
"Free" as in price only
7 trackers and built-in ads
Yes, 3 ad networks (one not in use) and Firebase (crash reporting and analytics) Twitter Mopub is wrong. It is not included in the app.
I keep trying to work people through this but lemmy is filled with contrarians who see people getting excited and want a reason to be angry.
There is nothing in boost that any other app with admod lacks. Getting ad free means none of this is active. It's said every time this stuff it posted but people don't bother to read passed the angry stuff.
Thank you for your work, sorry you have to deal with so much negativity.
I got down voted the other day stating that just paying for the app would disable all that. Devs need to make money too. It's either ads and tracking or pay some how.
Outside of a few amazing people out there who do this just for fun, most people would like some kind of return on investment.
Am I wrong?
Was about to say, wasn't there some requirement about Boost basically getting access to everything on your phone? I didn't read much into the details, just saw some complaint about it the other day, thought "yikes" and moved on. After then it's been a bit weird to see all the cheer for Boost.
Edit: found the thread.
Did you read the comments? The dev himself addressed the concerns, to the point where the OP updated his post (emphasis is mine)
Edit to say this blew up. I didn't realise I was kicking as big a hornet's nest and haven't read all the comments yet.
To be clear, what I don't like about this and other provisions in the terms is the language and implications around data use. I've no problem with ads being shown - I want developers to get paid for the work they do and that makes it possible for users to have "free" access to software if they can't afford to purchase.
I also want to add the response from Boost's dev below to make sure it's visible. You'll see that it is boilerplate but required by Google and was present in Boost for reddit. I just hadn't seen it because I purchased it immediately based on a recommendation. It doesn't make me happy about it but does remove some doubts I was having about the direction Boost is heading.
, wasn't there some requirement about Boost basically getting access to everything on your phone?
No
Incorrect, you are "free" to not use it. You are also "free" to develop your own app using your own time and skills.
Yikes. And people complained about Sync...
How do you check for this?
https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/
it's also in aurora store
Well the icon sure fits! To the moon, Boost!
It's number 5 in Australia. ☺️
To the moon, bois
- former redditors
I am so happy Boost is back! I am Loving Lemmy!
Good to see the app taking off! I just gave it a try and it's looking really nice already. I still find Sync to be more refined at this point, so I'll be sticking to it for now though.
Using sync, happy for boost! Bacon reader some day maybe? The more the merrier
Still happy with Sync. But so happy for Boost too. Let's gooooooo fam!!!
You can track this globally using this service (social category selected and USA). IMHO it is doing awesome.
https://www.appbrain.com/stats/google-play-rankings/top_free/social/us
Mayo is awesome. Thanks for all your hard work bud
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It's #90 in South Africa:
#64 in italy 🤩
Great news!
I use sync but I'm going to download this to boost the numbers even more 😁
#52 in greece
Nah
