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submitted 3 weeks ago by Fuad@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I need your opinion and suggestions on the best Lemmy client to use.

P.S., I currently use Voyager as my client.

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[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 55 points 3 weeks ago

I really enjoy Sync.

I was using Voyager until Sync got ported over to Lemmy. Voyager is great, but I find Sync more responsive. I also really appreciate Sync's appearance customization. I'm old, so I like cranking the size of some text.

I think there's an ad supported version of Sync if you want to try it. I paid the CDN$10 or whatever it cost on release. It's worth it to me.

[-] tja@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 weeks ago

I also really like sync. I also paid for the ad free version.

But there are still some issues and the dev is, again, inactive.

[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah. As much as I like Sync, I'm envious of aeharding's constant improvements to Voyager.

[-] Num10ck@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

yep. i lived Avelon until development stopped, and Voyager passed it up. the continued development is the long term play. my only problem with voyager is it doesnt let you come back to where you left off. i leave the app to google up something before i post it and when i go to return the post has vanished.

i want non-volatile Voyager.

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[-] cbarrick@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago

Big +1 for Sync.

I was paying for Sync back when it was a Reddit client, and I moved to Lemmy mostly because that is where Sync moved.

It's an awesome app. Best app purchase I've ever made. (There is a free version too.)

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 weeks ago

I think I want to give a try to Sync soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[-] zelifcam@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I find Sync more responsive.

I like cranking the size of some text

I’m on iOS and Voyager has many customizations and the ability to change text sizes. I’ve never noticed any issues with responsiveness.

Is this another one of those “well I was on Android and used sync vs well I was iOS and used AlienBlue / Apollo ” comments? Perhaps androids Voyager not as good as the iOS version? I guess it depends on what OP is using for mobile.

[-] Kidplayer_666@lemm.ee 44 points 3 weeks ago

Welp, I’m on voyager too lol

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago
[-] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

The search is powerful!

[-] Matt 35 points 3 weeks ago

Voyager is definitely the most polished and great for those who used Apollo for Reddit. It is also very actively developed. For the Android users who do not mind the iOS aesthetic, Voyager is one of the few Lemmy clients on F-Droid.

Thunder is also a great option. I personally prefer its UX more than Voyager, but it is not quite as polished.

[-] tyler@programming.dev 6 points 3 weeks ago

Mlem is a lot better than Voyager. Better features, faster, has fewer errors messages. At least for me.

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I loved Apollo and appreciate Voyager but it doesn’t respect hiding read posts very well so I turned to Mlem which is now my favorite. The v2 beta is even better, adding easy markdown formatting and some nicer UI enhancements (the vote counter scrolling up or down on vote is a nice touch).

[-] braindefragger@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I had the opposite. Mlem always felt “in progress” and voyager was like walking into a polished experience. Voyager was the app respecting “read” posts.

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[-] shekau@lemmy.today 30 points 3 weeks ago
[-] 1984@lemmy.today 4 points 3 weeks ago

It's fine but if you compare Jerboa side to side with Sync, you see that Sync is much smoother.

[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yep, the only decent mobile client.

[-] JeezNutz@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

Use use jerboa! I like the fact that you can see downvotes although I'm not sure if it's specifically a jerboa thing or some apps just don't do it

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[-] scytale@lemm.ee 29 points 3 weeks ago

Thunder. Special mention to Arctic for its ability to embed and play gifs/videos in-app.

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[-] Pherenike@lemmy.ml 27 points 3 weeks ago
[-] UprisingVoltage@feddit.it 6 points 3 weeks ago

That's my client of choice

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago

Many of them recommend this client too.

[-] reallyzen@lemmy.ml 21 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Connect is cool, no ads, buy-me-a-coffee support

It features powerful filters that allows me to stay away from current usa politics (by keywords) and from websites I wouldn't consume content (by URL)

I find its layout more legible, be it overview or listing communities etc. Also features direct links to overall instances, ability to switch accounts or browse other instances as guest

Dev is open to requests / suggestions (and bug reports) in c/lemmyconnect, tho their availability is spotty

Still a pretty solid app, with these filters being the one feature I need IRL. Fuck trump, fuck x.com, etc etc.

[-] ryan213@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago

It's been my choice since day 1.

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

I’ll give a try soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[-] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 3 weeks ago

I use connect as well, great app

[-] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 3 weeks ago

I loved infinity for reddit so I'm on eternity for Lemmy (a fork of infinity). The other I use is Jerboa. Haven't enjoyed anything else I've tried, not that I've tried everything.

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[-] sneakyninjapants@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 weeks ago

If you're on android I can highly recommend Eternity. Open source and a fork of Infinity for Reddit; which is still going as a paid service post Reddit API débâcle. I loved Infinity prior to Reddit being a bitch and Eternity is just as great

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

How about on iOS? 🥲

[-] 2kool4idkwhat 13 points 3 weeks ago

I just use Jerboa since that was the most mature app when the Reddit drama happened. I haven't tried other clients because it's Good Enough™ for me

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[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

I've used Memmy, Avalon, and settled on Voyager because Apollo just scratched that itch like nothing else. There's not really any terrible choice other than web/no client app.

[-] Fuad@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

So at the very end you choose Voyager, right?

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[-] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 12 points 3 weeks ago

Voyager is the best for me. Used Apollo for Reddit for years on my iPhone, so Voyager on Android just feels familiar and comfortable. Like sleeping in your own bed.

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[-] WeAreAllOne@lemm.ee 11 points 3 weeks ago

Tried all, ended up using Summit.

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[-] Albbi@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 weeks ago

I used to use Boost for Reddit so I naturally started using Boost for Lemmy when it came out. But for some reason I wasn't quite satisfied with it.

I'm currently on Thunder and have been liking it a lot. Don't really hear it talked about much though.

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[-] loopy@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago

If you’re on iOS, Arctic made some big updates that make it arguably better than Voyager IMO. The biggest thing that got me was color picker themes, so you can literally make your own theme (and save and share them). Also the markdown is pretty great now. Voyager is still pretty solid and very good performance and features.

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[-] TheRealCharlesEames@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago
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[-] SupraMario@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

If you where a RIF user, go with boost. It's as close to rif as it gets. Since the rif dev went to that ban happy tildes site.

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[-] blackstrat@lemmy.fwgx.uk 8 points 3 weeks ago

Using Eternity and very happy with it, just as I was when it was Infinity for Reddit.

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[-] qevlarr@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

Liking Voyager, after trying a few unsuccessfully. This is the first one that rivals the old Reddit Is Fun for me

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[-] z3rOR0ne@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago

I use Thunder currently. My first Android Lemmy client was Jerboa, which was fine.

I've tried Voyager, and I can't remember right now why I didn't stick with it, but I ended up just gravitating towards Thunder. It's UI strikes the right balance between feature full and minimal imho.

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[-] mitexleo@buddyverse.one 6 points 3 weeks ago

I personally love Voyager.

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[-] jaypatelani@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago
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[-] icosahedron@ttrpg.network 5 points 3 weeks ago

if ios, then Arctic for sure. it's the only one that feels as smooth as apollo did, has some excellent customizability, and is just as feature rich as the more popular clients

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[-] toastal@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

The web client is serviceable.

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[-] trolske@feddit.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

Raccoon, second best is Eternity

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[-] MicrondeMMMMMMM@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

I tried a bunch but jerboa has been constantly good for me :)

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[-] IlIllIIIllIlIlIIlI@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

I was a Boost for Reddit user. Now using wefwef for Lemmy. Does the job.

[-] Thavron@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

Boost is available for Lemmy though

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[-] anas@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

As someone who was used to Apollo ~~and is still using it~~, I’ve seen no reason to switch from Voyager.

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