Sync for Lemmy

It's still under 3 months since the last update.

There's not really any giant bugs to squash, there's no features missing that are vital (tbh, I would say that there's really only two or three QOL features missing).

I'm not sure why people think apps need constant updates. Once you're stable, and sync is, you can take time to handle minor bugs and feature changes. Hell, it's better to handle those, test them well, and only then make an update, compared to cranking out untested stuff monthly.

And, with your post here in specific, why the fuck does a dev have to waste their time and ours popping in to say anything? Makes no damn sense at all. Idgaf how much an app costs, there's is zero obligation, or point to empty posts just to check in.

I am currently using sync and had no idea it wasn't being maintained, I've had zero issues nor have I been left wanting.

FWIW I use it every day and it still works perfectly. I'm not sure what updates everyone is expecting, but things seem perfectly normal to me.

I don't use sync but a quick look at the authors profile shows he updated the app a month ago.

But yeah, before that there was a four month gap in communication. I agree if you're going to charge money for something you really need to supply customer support as well.

He probably had to get a real job once the initial reddit exodus died off, no shade on Lemmy but I doubt he's making anywhere near what he did selling a reddit client

This has always been the sync development cycle.

I hope y'all get some feedback on this.

FWIW, I've tried several apps, I used Relay back on reddit and didn't really find a replacement app for lemmy that felt right.

With lemmy not being outright hostile to mobile browsers, I've taken to just use it in Firefox for Android and it's been great just having multiple tabs, adblocker plug-in, favorites and whatnot.
Notifications are kinda missing, but that's just less interruptions in my day, which probably isn't a bad thing.
I still kinda miss Relay, but the mobile UI is good enough.

Still, paying for software then being ghosted must suck. :/

This is how sync has run for almost a decade? I'm not sure why one would jump to the conclusion that it's abandoned. Love it or hate it, it is completely in line with how the dev has run his project for years.

What critical bugs are we having right now?

First time?

LJ does this. Back when we were on Reddit, he regularly took large breaks from development, e.g. between v19 and v20. I'm not worried about it.

Not justifying the gaps but it's important to know that LJ does this as a side project. Back when he developed sync for reddit he made sure to mention that frequently. He is also the only one working on the app with no team. He really is a good person who's likely being effected by the current state of affairs of the real world and has to focus on that right now.

All you're gonna find here is blind defence of Sync. I used it for Reddit and it was amazing, but honestly, the Lemmy app isn't worth it. Voyager is great if you're looking for an alternative. It's free and it's maintained with updates almost every week.

I was really sceptical about the 115 euro lifetime unlock. Was that with it for me? Maybe, probably not. I use it a couple of times a week, but it'd need to be maintained really well for me. Not sure if I will ever unlock it.

I tried a bunch of apps when I learned that liftoff was going to stop working after the 0.19 update (I don't know if that ever happened) and I liked Voyager the most.

My reddit client was RiF and always used old.reddit so I was looking for something that looked similar. Sync was the best until I found Voyager

Personally I don't use it that much now that I'm an instance admin. Too options missing for what I do, but it's something only a handful of users need and I don't expect it to become available before many other features. Still nice for browsing.

I'm fine with it how it is. Long as it gets patched for the occasional new screen resolution or formfactor, I don't think it needs much else. I hate feature creep too, and he can spend most of his time on other things so long as it gets patched to maintain compatibility.

Supporting projects is good and all, but you should only give money you would be happy just leaving on the side of the road.

This is purchasing a product though, not simply donating, so the developer needs to communicate. You are correct in saying a once per month update is all it needs, assure the people who have purchased your product. I would say my initial statement applies to small one-man run projects though as well, they are much more likely to be adandoned.