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!

    • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      8 days ago

      I still use it on desktop. Definitely not ideal, but it works for me. I can’t even remember why at this point. Some feature that isn’t in the native interface. Before user tagging. Probably something to do with blocking or filtering.

      • the@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        5·
        8 days ago

        I don’t see a reason to use Lemmy app on desktop though. Feels more natural to access Lemmy and Reddit through browser if I am on desktop.

      • will_a113@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        8 days ago

        Keyword blocking keeps me on voyager on desktop. Unless I’m making a new post (which I don’t like the voyager interface for) and then it’s back to the web UI

    • squirrel@discuss.tchncs.de
      92·
      8 days ago

      Adding to this comment:

      1. filter by platform
      2. source: open (because why would you use a closed source app for an open network?)
      3. type: free (but consider donating to your app of choice)
      4. leave feature filters as they are
      5. order the table by last release (prefer actively maintained apps so new lemmy features get implemented fast)
  • DuskyRo@lemmy.world
    15·
    8 days ago

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

    edit: not to say jerboa is bad

  • Alphamars@lemmy.world
    10·
    8 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.

  • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    8·
    8 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.

    • acutfjg@feddit.nl
      3·
      8 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.

  • quaff@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    8 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
      4·
      8 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·
        8 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·
          8 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
            1·
            8 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.

  • Da Cap’n@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    3·
    7 days ago

    I was using Voyager, but it lacks notifications. So, now I’m using Arctic. It’s not perfect but it has notifications.

  • ĐƗǤƗŦΔŁ Ǥ€ΜƗŇƗ@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    8 days ago

    I used Voyager for a long time, but have been using Arctic for a while now and will probably stick with it. It’s UI/UX isn’t quite as refined as Voyager, but it has feature parity and feels much more like a native app. I’m pretty sure Voyager was originally a web app and in some ways doesn’t behave like a native iOS app. It’s solid though and is actively developed.