I’m trying to stop using Reddit, but it having an app I know about makes it have quite an advantage.
I know there’s a few apps out there I can use to browse Lemmy, but I’m not sure about their names and the different features they offer.
I’m trying to stop using Reddit, but it having an app I know about makes it have quite an advantage.
I know there’s a few apps out there I can use to browse Lemmy, but I’m not sure about their names and the different features they offer.
I’m the developer of Summit. Unfortunately I don’t see anyone mention Summit but I would suggest giving it a try as well.
I think I’ve been a bit slower to implement certain features compared to the other apps, but the app is heavily focused on scalability and performance. Give it a try just in case you might like it. Play store link: Summit for Lemmy
Is it open source?
Unfortunately the app is not open source :(
Is that something you would be open to working towards? Since the growth of Lemmy is attributed to Reddit becoming “closed”, I think many users might see it as a dealbreaker or be less inclined to use a closed-source app.
My feelings towards this might change in the future. However for the time being, my enjoyment of the project hinges on the project being closed source. Ie. open sourcing the project will likely lead to me stepping away from the project. So even if this significantly impacts the number of users, I would still prefer to keep it closed source. I’d rather have a fun side project I made than to create a popular project that I do not contribute to. It is unfortunate but it is what it is.
Great App! Props to you! = )
Thanks!
Tried it. Looks like it has a lot of promise, but I couldn’t view any comments on posts. I realize it’s early release but that makes it pretty unusable for now.
Thank you for reporting this issue. I have never encountered this myself. I know this is a lot of work but if you have some free time and you are willing to help I would love to try to troubleshoot the issue with you. If you’re open to it send me a DM on Lemmy, or create a post about this on https://lemmy.world/c/summit.
The problem must have been on my side - it is working fine now - I cant rule out some edge-case bug, but could have just been my phone screwing up. Either way I will continue testing the app some and if I see the problem again I will reach out to you.
Awesome to hear. Let me know if you notice any other bugs.
The comments are viewable? Just tap on a post?
I’m replying on Connect for Lemmy. I just looked at your app and it’s super dope but I’ve got to say the one thing that throws me off is the button for the link is on the far side from my finger. I also like swiping to reply and vote and nonsense like that and your app doesn’t have it.
Take your time however and implement things well and I’ll keep it in mind. My favorite app for Reddit was Relay I think I will be looking for an app until I get something similar or exactly the same.
List mode ftw
Thank you for your feedback! Regarding “button for the link” could you clarify what this is? Are you talking about the link to the community the post was from?
Sorry, I didn’t see this reply until now. I mean the button for whatever the post is linking to. Pictures, other communities, or external links. I’m right handed and the button is on the left. This makes it a big reach for my thumb to reach across my screen and I’m less likely to click on things or use your app because of it. I know it’s a small complaint but it’s all about feel, especially when it comes to apps, that’s why reddit had so many!
I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is my last update included a lot of new customizations including changing the direction of the content. See this demo: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8mIVZflUHhU.
The bad news is I submitted this update ~1.5 days ago to Google Play. The app is still in review. I have no idea what is going on since usually updates are reviewed within 1-4 hours. I hope the update will be available soon. You can take a look at my community at https://lemmy.world/c/summit to see updates about this.
I found Summit about 2 hours ago and love it! Thanks for your hard work.
Np! I’m glad you like it!
Looks really good! Dont be afraid to shill it :)
hey dude. i use your app. i find it fantastic! thanks!
Thank you!
Do you have it on fdroid ?
Unfortunately the app is not open source. :(
Ah that’s sad. Won’t be using anything thats not open source when it comes to installing it on my device.
Didn’t find this when I was looking for lemmy apps at google play store. I downloaded it now and it’s the first one that actually works on my phone. Thanks.
Is it libre software?
I’m not sure what “libre software” is but if you are asking if it is free then yes, at the moment the app is 100% free with no ads. If you asking if it’s open source then no, it is not open source.
Libre software is used as a synonim for free (as in freedom) software, which is open source software with some nuances. Do you plan to open source it?
Unfortunately I am not planning on open sourcing the app. Summit is a fun side project for me. I think open sourcing the project would no longer make it a fun side project so I am keeping it closed source for my own selfish enjoyment.
Wouldn’t it be more fun if multiple people help you out and it may still be maintained if you stop working on it?
Darn, I didn’t want to debate this on a Monday morning. I’ll give a tl;dr about my thoughts to avoid a debate:
First of all I 100% support open source software (I even donate monthly to some projects), but I also think every developer should have the right to choose to open source or close source their own software.
Second, I write code full time as my job 8 hours a day for the past decade. Summit is a fun hobby for me. If I made Summit open source, it would end up more in the job territory. Why would I want to make a fun project into a job?
If you love debating and want to discuss further feel free to slide into my DMs.
I mostly use open-source software for the last few years but I would still support closed-source software if it’s by an individual developer.
Cool. I am an individual developer. I did use to open source things when I was younger https://github.com/idunnololz.
I just came from Reddit to ckeck lemmy out, looks quite promising. I am tring out different apps at the moment but summit looks and feels fast and responsive.
Do you by any cance release it on the F-droid appstore?
Unfortunately I cannot release this on Fdroid because the app is not open source :(
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I do! I have a community on https://lemmy.world/c/summit
Ok… this one is my favorite now, thank you!
I just downloaded it and I like it (thanks Jerboa, you were the first)
Installed. Thanks.
EDIT: Damn… looks awesome! Well done.
Thank you!
I love your app
Thank you!
Viewing/commenting from Summit right now! I’ve only had it a little while, but so far I like it!
I like this one, but I don’t see where to edit my profile at all. Hopefully it will remember my filter preferences in future releases. Overall, good job!
Thank you for your feedback. This feature is currently not in the app at the moment but I can add this feature to the roadmap. If you could explain your use case for filtering that would also help a lot with how I will choose to implement this.
So when I tap the icon it automatically always shows “all” communities and “active” I would like it to know me, and my preference to stay at “local” and “hot”…
One of these is supported but the other isn’t. Currently you can select a “home” community by tapping the triple dots (top right) of a community (eg. when ur on “local”) and tap “Set as home page”.
The other feature to set a default sort order is not supported at the moment. I’ll add it to the road map.
To be honest even the “set as homepage” option doesn’t work smoothly at the moment so I need to do more work there. So much to do ._.
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Thank you for your suggestion, I’ve just download it. Looks very good!
I am using Summit and I am thrilled about the update to allow us to comment. one suggestion would be to add a button to go down (or up) to the next top comment. I loved that feature in Boost for Reddit.
overall, I am a happy user! thanks!
Ah, as a long time reddit user, I’ve always just collapsed the comment to see the next top comment (is it just me?). I can add the feature to add an actual button to do this on the roadmap.
Wow very nice
Thanks!
just installed. ✔️