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wefwef is so great

3 years ago by DoomerBoomer to c/fediverse

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I just want to praise wefwef. On iOS it is a great app alternative which you can add to the homepage.

The user experience is very similar to Apollo . Honestly I was a bit afraid if I can switch but now I’m relaxed. This is a great alternative!

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Kururin 8 points 3 years ago

You should try memmy. It’s better and actually an app.

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amiuhle 32 points 3 years ago

People should stop praising "an actual app" as an advantage.

There is nothing in functionality that a good PWA can't do well for a Lemmy client. It's cross platform and can be used in the browser of your choice, without the lock-in to a single app store.

People are coming from a closed system like Reddit because Reddit abused it's power and now they're asking for apps in a store where another company might do the same. I don't get it.

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Default 10 points 3 years ago

Yep, if anything a PWA is more in the spirit of the fediverse

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sik0fewl 2 points 3 years ago

An open source app would be equally in spirit, I think.

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sixtyshilling 2 points 3 years ago

You’re right — PWAs can be feature rich and versatile. I’m glad they exist.

However, as much as I like wefwef (especially coming from Apollo), I don’t like having the URL bar perpetually taking up real estate like it does on iOS. I’m also much less likely to trigger browser-specific functions if I’m using a dedicated app.

Assuming the Lemmy platform remains open, I don’t have any issue supporting a developer for making a great app for it.

The issue with Reddit is not that devs were making third-party apps for it… it’s with the people running the platform.

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archony 14 points 3 years ago

The URL bar won’t be visible if you added it on your homescreen.

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knoland 9 points 3 years ago

I don’t like having the URL bar perpetually taking up real estate like it does on iOS

If you save it to the homepage this doesn't happen. Guide

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rikudou 2 points 3 years ago

Add the site to your homescreen, then it will act like an app.

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ehleks 1 point 3 years ago

It shouldn’t show the URL, have you added wefwef to the Home Screen?

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amiuhle 1 point 3 years ago

The issue with Reddit is not that devs were making third-party apps for it… it’s with the people running the platform.

The issue with the App Store is not that devs are making apps and distribute them there... it's with the people running the App Store.

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corytheboyd 1 point 3 years ago

Already pointed out, but this is not true.

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