First post. Majorly a lurker on reddit, and now that I’ve switched to Lemmy, most likely will continue to stay a lurker.

I know I can download and try all the apps to see what the difference is but I’m curious as to how many people just use their web browser or mobile browser?

Since I’m new, I have no interest to figure out what apps would work for me as all my time is used to figuring out Lemmy, and absorbing the contents.

Would it be a better experience to use any app to learn how to use and navigate Lemmy? The idea of using multiple apps at the same time to find what I like more seems overwhelming.

Edit: typo

  • MrJameGumb@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using a web browser. I think people like the app just because it makes it easier to manage when browsing on the phone.

    Since I work from home on a company PC now trying to use my own PC for anything is depressing lol so now I browse pretty much exclusively from my Android phone

    • floofloof@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      The Lemmy web interface works well on mobile and seems to be a progressive web app because the browser gives an “install” option. Installing it from your local instance gives you a desktop icon that takes you straight into Lemmy.

      I’ve found this to be very usable, much better than Reddit ever was through a browser on the phone. I don’t feel the need for an app.