Since a lot of you asked me to build an Android version and post about it here when I launch, and I sincerely apologise that I forgot to post on lemmy sooner. The free app was launched on Play store almost a month ago and has garnered some excellent reviews. It has feature parity with the iPhone App and works on all Android 8.0+ devices.
You can download the app here.
Any feedback is wholeheartedly welcome, you can also post issues and contribute to the rdx web app on Github.
I do have two questions here to be honest,
- Why post on lemmy when you can post it on Reddit? Increased visibility?
- Why use this instead of RedReader?
I am happy to answer them.
Why post on lemmy when you can post it on Reddit? Increased visibility?
Because a lot of contributors and users when the web app launched a year ago were from Lemmy only. A lot of lemmy users use rdx on iOS or web app to lurk on the niche subs that haven’t made it to lemmy yet. Also when I launched the iOS version so many of the users here asked me to let them know when I launch an Android version. I have linked one such thread in the first line of my post.
Why use this instead of RedReader?
- RedReader afaik was only available only Android while rdx is available everywhere(it’s a pwa too).
- Better Media viewing, although not as accessible as RedReader I made it initially to mimic some Apollo features like fast subreddit switching etc.
- Read-Only so focuses on lurking on Reddit only, no way to login. Some people consider this a feature as this saves them time.
It’s a PWA? What would that URL be?
I’m not the OP, but I suspect Reddit may ban/shadowban any post promoting a reader app that doesn’t use the official API. Or maybe he posted there already and wants to spread his message on Lemmy too. As for RedReader, I use it occasionally, but I stopped posting and commenting on Reddit since the API exodus.
I would think, because quite a lot of people came to Lemmy when Reddit killed the apps they used. Having a new app may be of interest to them?
RedReader? Didn’t know it existed, I just assumed all prior reddit apps were DOA.
There are some you can compile yourself but after the API fiasco, I just switched to the Fediverse and my favorite app has been Connect so far.
Yep I have Infinity compiled with my own api key and while I don’t use it a lot it’s certainly a lot better than trying visit reddit through their website/app.
I guess this is just solving the same issue really without having to jump through hoops.
Also using connect for lemmy.
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Were not going back!
That being said, I appreciate sticking it to reddit in this way.
Same here. The app looks great and I applaud the hard work you put in, but that bridge is done burned and gone. I hope your app is a great success nonetheless.
How does this work? I thought the API charges killed all free reddit viewers.
Probably parses old.reddit.com
Reddit claims that’s illegal too. They now block Microsoft from indexing them because Microsoft isn’t paying them.
That’s only because they honor robots.txt. App users aren’t robots, so it’s ok.
It’s read-only.
Very cool! Any thoughts on getting this on fdroid?
You could also post this on !android@lemdro.id and other places
Some thoughts so far:
- it might help to be able to import multireddits
- the subscribe button feels a bit hidden
Otherwise really cool :)
Yeah I have to make the subscribe button more prominent. Multireddits are planned for a future updates however you can import your subscriptions currently in the Settings tab.
Please make available outside the Play Store or add releases to you GitHub so I can install using Obtainium. I don’t use Google Play services.
Thanks.
You’re going to have a hard time measuring up to the Stealth app.
I will try to upload an APK somewhere for people to install. Stealth of course is a very good app.
I’ll second this request. I prefer to get software through FDroid when possible. I use Stealth in combo with Libreddit currently, but this has a nice UI.
You can use APKpure and it’s siblings to download for now.
Never heard of that. Is it safe to use? Does it have updates?
APKpure is pretty well regarded, but you have to / get to install any updates manually with a new apk download
I’ve been using the IOS app since it was launched and just wanted to say you’re awesome! The app has been very helpful when I need to check my city’s sub and r/nba (both exist in lemmy but aren’t as active yet).
Thank you so much for your kind words! A new update to the search page and some more customisation options in settings are coming in the next minor update for iOS.
As a habitual lurker, this is amazing. I can keep abreast if my local town subreddit without loading their horrendous mobile site. Bravo.
Installed, I love all the themes! Thanks!
The most fun feature to make. I love all the theme suggestions from users.
Is there a FUCK SPEZ theme?
For the love of god please make a dark mode
Edit: nvm found out there is a settings menu. FYI it’s easy to overlook, at least for smooth brains like me
I love this app. I can lurk all my favorite subs without using their dogshit website, its convenient and allows me to lurk AND give them a constant middle finger without indirectly supporting pedophile spez and his army of abusive subreddit mods. Thank you!
There are multiple light and dark themes already available in Settings > Appearance. Will add a full theme customiser as a vanity feature somewhere in the future.
Does this violate any applicable policies such as Reddit’s or Google’s end user agreement?
Afaik No?
Seems nice, how do you handle reddit overpriced api, or do you not use it maybe?
it’s just for lurking, so not using it
Looks great, I’ve been using Stealth but it has trouble with albums and some other content. It also doesn’t let me search for posts in a specific subreddit.
This looks like it will do both of those things, as well as being actively maintained and improved. Thanks for making it.
I can vouch that this thing is pretty dope. While I don’t even so much as lurk Reddit at this point, it was definitely useful when there was a natural disaster in my area and I was checking the local sub for updates.
Kinda wish I hadn’t checked this out. Don’t get me wrong OP, your app is fantastic! I’m just grossed out and disappointed by some of the comments in my “old stomping grounds” subreddits.
Rdx itself rules tho, good job bruh
I know that feeling, when mods left, some places turned into dumpster fires as expected.
thank you!
Should… should I be concerned?
When you donate, a token id and status of purchase is sent to the server (in case anyone donates accidentally, rare I know, requests for a refund for their donation I can match order ID and issue refund) . That’s all, no credit card info, email or stuff like that. I wasn’t sure if this counts as financial info on play store so just to be safe I checked that box.
That makes sense. I believe you have nothing to be concerned about, but I’m not a dev, so who am I to say 🤷♂️
Great app!
Intriguing, my first reaction is that this must be some accident. On iOS it’s marked as not collecting data, and the privacy policy is a single line.
I’m sure the dev will swing by shortly, I’m just expressing my surprise at seeing that
I have explained in the parent comment.
