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Just got the app, it looks great so far. My only issue is the font size, it would be nice to be able to make the font smaller so more comments and posts could fit on one page. And yes I’m using it in compact mode
My single biggest gripe is the font size. Reddit and Twitter both have adjustable font sizes and it’s great.
Edit: The font size is fine on most of the app. When scrolling through the comments, the font is just a touch too big.
Uh oh. I'm blind as hell and like large fonts but saying it's not adjustable is worrying.
Oh yeah this so much. I’m on a non-plus device and I can fit like, 3 non-trivial comments on screen. More reading, less scrolling!
Yes! Everything is so big on my iPhone 6S Plus.
Dev, dude, you rock. This is the iOS version of reddit sync. DOPE.
Well, um, actually, /r/sync_ios ;)
But in its current state, Apollo's looking better.
Ahaha. I’m inside on TestFlight but the progress is a bit too slow for me. :(
Tbh perfectly honest... it looks like shit. I could see that the features are going to be awesome, but yeah, development on it is slow af.
Yeah. If it wasn’t an official port, I’d have given up by now. It only has the sync pedigree in name.
Oh shit! I'm trying iOS and I've been missing Sync so much. I'm going to get on this.
The main thing I look for in a reddit app is content density ie: small fonts and a minimal interface.
Don't forget good line spacing, too.
And a choice of fonts never hurts.
This is why I love the official app. I can digest the content comfortably and it doesn’t feel like a big mess of threads.
Font options would be great, though. Although, I got used to the new one and went on a rant about it replacing San Francisco.
I prefer Antenna's layout options. Very tight but not cramped.
I’ll have to use it more to share your experience. It’ll be easier when the dev adds font size choice. I’m all about small DPI’s and tiny fonts.
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Oh shit, I mistook “Antenna” for “Apollo”.
In that case, yeah, I love how it looks too haha. Narwhal does a pretty good job too.
Def getting a Plus next time. The status bar looks so compact and I’m loving the screen real estate in the screenshots.
YES. Alien Blue can fit 7 posts per page on my iPhone 6s... Apollo (which I love and have already paid for the Pro) can only fit FOUR (and that's in the compact mode)!
Please add font size to make the compact mode... compact. It's funny that the "Appearance" icon in the settings is made up of two different-sized letter A's, suggesting you can (or should be able to) change font sizes.
I’m getting 7 posts in Apollo on an iPhone 6 screen in compact mode.https://i.imgur.com/keCHRbo.jpg
Another SE user and I agree. Loving this app so far but I can only see 1 or 2 posts or comments at a time. Feels like it needs to allow more “width” for the text as well.
Font Size is also my biggest feedback item so far. I’ll probably go back to Alien Blue until it completely dies.
This. And no hover-zoom
The developer is working on this. I spotted a UI glitch with dynamic text size, and he made note of it.
Wait, the font size is too big? That is perfect for my old eyes.
ETA: Nope. Still need my progressives on to read. Damn!
I’m in the opposite camp and would like to make the font bigger so I can use Apollo without my glasses. Can we please make the font use the size from preferences or whatever it is?
Huh, for me it's the opposite. I want to make the fonts larger!
I agree, it’s absolutely incredible. The only minor complaint is that font cannot be adjusted. /u/iamthatis (holy crap the suggested user feature is awesome) is this in the works?
Coming! Thank you so much. :)
Contrariwise, I'd like to increase the font size. I'd like to be able to increase the post text size as well as comment size, independently of each other.
I agree, but I need the font larger! I often reddit in bright sunlight or on the go and need to be able to read it at a glance.
Completely agree.
This is what it looks like on the se: https://i.imgur.com/38HA2C6.jpg
Fully agree. I would like to make it larger though.
Completely agree.
Will pay for this
Your only issue? What about having to pay to even make posts or have multiple accounts?
Not sure why you’re being downvoted, looks like posting really is hidden behind the Pro paywall. Interesting decision..
This was the Alien Blue model. Seems reasonable to me. Reddit is something many people consume only, and the app is perfectly functional as a consuming app without paying. Commenting too. Saving posting content as a “pay for this” feature seems fine to me - boy it’s not expensive either.
It’s because everyone want to keep giving this guy money for some reason. Even the mods don’t remove the post even though he’s profited from the post himself. If I can’t even post on a reddit app without paying then it’s a no from me.
Because most people understand that it is not easy to develop such a great app. He deserves that freaking $3
Then make the app $3
Or he can make it free for casual users who just browse and comment, and if someone posts to reddit they can spend a little bit more money? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ For having zero ads in app shoved down your throat it seems like a decent compromise.
Yeah you can assume it is, he's giving some features for free, why can't he give some features for free?
I’ve no issue with the post, but personally think posting is a pretty fundamental part of reddit, so odd to lock that of all features. Oh well, will be sticking to Reddit is Fun for now, but may be enticed enough to pay in the future.