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Hey Reddit lurkers! my ad-free, open source Reddit viewer RDX is on Android now

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.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/ae0c54a4-30db-46e4-96a3-646c9af57922.png

Any feedback is wholeheartedly welcome, you can also post issues and contribute to the rdx web app on Github.

Fake4000 ,

I do have two questions here to be honest,

  1. Why post on lemmy when you can post it on Reddit? Increased visibility?
  2. Why use this instead of RedReader?
overdevs OP ,

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?

  1. RedReader afaik was only available only Android while rdx is available everywhere(it’s a pwa too).
  2. Better Media viewing, although not as accessible as RedReader I made it initially to mimic some Apollo features like fast subreddit switching etc.
  3. Read-Only so focuses on lurking on Reddit only, no way to login. Some people consider this a feature as this saves them time.
jordanlund ,
@jordanlund@lemmy.world avatar

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.

FartsWithAnAccent ,
@FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io avatar

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.

Teknikal ,
@Teknikal@eviltoast.org avatar

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.

Monomate ,

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.

otter , (edited )

Very cool! Any thoughts on getting this on fdroid?

You could also post this on !android 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 :)

overdevs OP ,

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.

scytale ,

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).

overdevs OP ,

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.

helenslunch ,
@helenslunch@feddit.nl avatar

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.

overdevs OP ,

I will try to upload an APK somewhere for people to install. Stealth of course is a very good app.

overdevs OP ,

You can use APKpure and it’s siblings to download for now.

helenslunch ,
@helenslunch@feddit.nl avatar

Never heard of that. Is it safe to use? Does it have updates?

Player2 ,

APKpure is pretty well regarded, but you have to / get to install any updates manually with a new apk download

z3rOR0ne ,

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.

Toes ,

Does this violate any applicable policies such as Reddit’s or Google’s end user agreement?

overdevs OP ,

Afaik No?

Usually_Lurker ,
@Usually_Lurker@lemmy.world avatar

I had some issues trying to import my subreddits via the .json file on my Fire HD10 tablet. The on screen pop up I am able to select the file just fine but I am not able to hit the import or cancel button. Import worked just fine on iOS version.

overdevs OP ,

Try tapping around the import button(like 1-2cm up/down where the import button is). Are you able to hit the cancel button?

Usually_Lurker ,
@Usually_Lurker@lemmy.world avatar

I did. I even used a stylus. It’s like the buttons don’t have an ability to activate. I am unable to hit either the import or cancel button.

overdevs OP ,

I will fix it in the next update. Are you on the latest version?

SolOrion ,

Installed, I love all the themes! Thanks!

overdevs OP ,

The most fun feature to make. I love all the theme suggestions from users.

Imgonnatrythis ,

Is there a FUCK SPEZ theme?

5oap10116 ,

Were not going back!

That being said, I appreciate sticking it to reddit in this way.

Sho ,

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.

piskertariot ,

As a habitual lurker, this is amazing. I can keep abreast if my local town subreddit without loading their horrendous mobile site. Bravo.

yourNewFavouriteUser ,

Seems nice, how do you handle reddit overpriced api, or do you not use it maybe?

pyre ,

it’s just for lurking, so not using it

FeelThePower ,
@FeelThePower@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

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.

c7plumbcrazy ,

I still need to really take the App a test drive, but my initial observation is the inability to display in landscape. That’s my own personal pet peeve with all Apps.

overdevs OP ,

Had to disable landscape mode because it didn’t feel as finished(you can still landscape video by swiping from left to right on a full screen video), I will make some adjustments for tablets and wider viewports in general and then push an update in near future.

Fubarberry ,
@Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz avatar

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.

Blue_Morpho ,

How does this work? I thought the API charges killed all free reddit viewers.

balder1991 ,

Probably parses old.reddit.com

Blue_Morpho ,

Reddit claims that’s illegal too. They now block Microsoft from indexing them because Microsoft isn’t paying them.

Passerby6497 ,

That’s only because they honor robots.txt. App users aren’t robots, so it’s ok.

overdevs OP ,

It’s read-only.

anon6789 ,
@anon6789@lemmy.world avatar

Looks nice! I sent a link to the gf who’s on iPhone. She’s always complaining about ads, and I never know what’s out there for her as I’m on android. I installed it too so I can give it a look.

After not looking at Reddit’s front page in a year, it’s a bit of a shock seeing an unfiltered feed! 😮

overdevs OP ,

95% of the features are same on iOS and Android.

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