Hi all. I’m new here so go easy. What is the best way to enjoy and get the most out of Lemmy if I’m accustomed to the Reddit app interface? I’m trying Voyager but it feels clunky. I’m trying it in my browser too and at phtn dot app.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: I’m using iOS

Edit 2: thanks for all the suggestions. I’ll give them a spin!

  • DuskyRo@lemmy.world
    19·
    6 days ago

    There are probably better apps but jerboa does it for me.

    edit: not to say jerboa is bad

  • FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io
    3·
    6 days ago

    It’s kind of subjective. I say try them out and see what you like but also remember there’s multiple Lemmy web UIs. I like using Interstellar with Mbin

  • Alphamars@lemmy.world
    11·
    6 days ago

    I’ve experimented with numerous apps for Lemmy, but Boost for Lemmy has become my go-to choice. It truly has everything I need and is incredibly user-friendly—it’s the full package. While I’ve noticed it hasn’t received updates in a while, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken. I’ve also tried Voyager, Sync, Thunder, Eternity, and Connect, but none of them have convinced me to switch from Boost.

  • gedaliyah@lemmy.world
    2·
    6 days ago

    You should also be sure to check out [email protected], where you can find discussion and connect with devs.

    There is a pinned post at the top that lists all of the active apps. iOS especially has a couple that have not received updates in a while, although they may be still useful.

    On a larger screen, you might benefit from using a web app. There are several good ones with very active development.

  • dave@feddit.ukEnglish
    51·
    6 days ago

    I’ve used the web interface, Voyager, Mlem, Memmy, Thunder, and Avalon.

    But Arctic is the slickest and closest to Apollo I’ve found.

  • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    11·
    6 days ago

    I’ve tried a bunch of apps, and Thunder is my favorite. I believe it’s available for both iOS and Android.

    I was a big fan of relay for Reddit, and thunder is the closest I’ve found.

  • quaff@lemmy.caEnglish
    5·
    6 days ago

    For iOS, I use Mlem. It’s open source and updated regularly (the TestFlight version at least). It’s got a really nice interface. Lots of little customization options. Feels a lot like Apollo. My second choice is Arctic. A lot of great options, has push notifications. But isn’t open source (yet!) and feels like it’s slightly less polished than Mlem.

    I’m looking for Android equivalent to these two apps, but I’m not see anything remotely close.

    • the@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      6 days ago

      I found Voyager to be quite similar to Apollo. It’s available for both iOS and Android. Plus it’s open source.

      • quaff@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        6 days ago

        I’ve tried it! Both on iOS and Android. Maybe it’s cause it’s not native. There’s something about how it feels that isn’t the same as a native app.

        • the@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          6 days ago

          Ah yes, I believed it’s a webapp packaged as app. And it still follows iOS style even on Android. But maybe I am just a simple guy who favours function over form, I always like simple and functional design over polish.

          • quaff@lemmy.caEnglish
            0·
            6 days ago

            Yeah. Apps make the experience of mobile that much better. Voyager is a very good web app. Its just missing the snappiness of a native app.

            Raccoon for Lemmy is the closest I can find to what I want.

            Curious if anyone has any other suggestions for native and open source in Android.

      • edric@lemm.ee
        5·
        6 days ago

        Thunder has a tablet mode view, which can help maximize browsing on an iPad.

      • wise_pancake@lemmy.ca
        3·
        6 days ago

        Try adding “old.” before your insurance URL, if installed its a reproduction of the OG reddit layout

      • NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
        5·
        6 days ago

        Voyager works pretty well on iPad (and iPhone) for me. It’s a lot like a spiritual successor to Apollo for Reddit.

        I love the filter aspect of it. Easily lets you block an entire community or user from the browser. Also lets you block entire instances if you wish to do so.

        The overall look and feel and ease of use is also just easy and clean. Everything is there for you that you need.

        The search function always works wonderfully but does require you to be on an instance that is federated to other instances in order to view everything possible, so if you’re on an obscure instance like mine, you won’t always find everything but that’s not the fault of Voyager.

        They have a support community too which is fairly active every time I’ve had a question in the past.

        It also let you switch between accounts very easily.

        All this is free and doesn’t require purchase but it is good if you can donate if you find it as useful as I have. They don’t beg for donations and there are no ads. They even let you change the app icon.

    • acutfjg@feddit.nl
      4·
      6 days ago

      I recently switched away from Sync to Voyager. Like you I’d loved sync for both platforms, but it’s been bugging for me for awhile, and didn’t realize it wasn’t being updated so I switched.

  • hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    21·
    6 days ago

    Can someone who uses Lemmy apps explain why? I seriously don’t understand why so many people prefer app over just browser.

  • crank0271@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    6 days ago

    Just because I haven’t seen it here: I use Mlem and like it. I haven’t tried any other apps but from the comments here it seems no one else has tried Mlem so I’m not sure how it compares. I do enjoy the filtering of keywords. It’s indispensable these days.