So I tried sync to see what all the rage was. Doesn’t seem that different really from connect imo. I’m posting this with connect since sync can’t seem to do basic functions like post to communities (really?!!) but they made sure to implement big blocks where “sponsored content” will soon be shown. I figured I’d pay a couple bucks because I really can’t stand ads, but then saw its $20! I’m now assuming most of you commie bastards (said lovingly) are secretly trust fund brats? How can this be a viable price point for ad removal? Is sync really making that much from ads that this iis the conversion point? For the die hard fans, what are you getting from sync that you are not from connect? I’m not seeing the allure.
It’s nice to have choices. Luckily, you have many choices for a lemmy app, unlike reddit.
Sync has a loyal userbase, and the dev has made the price point based on the number of lemmy users and what he needs to earn a living by working on lemmy.
If lemmy had as many users as reddit, then the price would be lower. Sync is also in beta.
You don’t get the hype. That’s fine, you don’t have to.
I’m just glad lemmy has an open api and we have many choices.
Yes! The hype is from loyal users, like me. Ex-Redditors that know what’s to come.
I used Sync back when it was literally to sync content for offline use (I commuted underground and wanted to browse Reddit.) It was a joy to see its development over the years and I look forward to being part of the developer’s journey yet again, this time with 10+ years of experience to work with!
People that weren’t part of that original journey won’t have the same benefit of experience.
I spent more than $20 on a pizza the other day. Considering the many hundreds, if not thousands of hours, I used Sync for Reddit over 5 or 6 years, $20 is a no brainer. That said, I wouldn’t pay the $100 lifetime considering because I don’t need the perks associated with it and who knows if Lemmy will be around that long (I hope it will but you never know).
It just stands out as an unusual amount to pay for ad removal compared to what other apps with ads typically charge. When there are so many great Lemmy apps out now that don’t have ads, why choose Sync (unless I guess $20 is in the trivial range for you I suppose)
I feel kinda the same I did love Sync Pro on Reddit but I can’t justify the price of the lemmy one.
Connect is getting there the only things I think it’s missing for me personally are editing posts which voyager does so I know it’s possible and a lot of images should show up in line instead of opening the browser.
Connect is getting there
This is it. No other apps had got there yet. Connect and infinity are not as smooth as Sync., e.g. example it can’t load images as fast as Sync. And the UI is cluttered, eg posts views - the look is not just as good. I know it because I’ve tried many these apps to as replacement to Sync. But till now, can’t find any as good (to my taste) as Sync. So I’ll stick with Sync, for now at least.
If you think the very minor differences are worth paying through the nose good on you, Sync is a very good app but to me those prices are absolutely insane.
IF I’M honest I am really not convinced lemmy is even going to replace reddit so trying to charge me 10 times the price to browse it really just pissed me off especially since I paid full price for Reddit Sync pro.
Jeez, some people are really pissed about the cost of removing ads. The developer needs to eat like anyone else, and he either gets the money from Google tracking you, or from a payment to hide those ads. Considering that the userbase isn’t very large, it IMO is a fair price for never seeing an ad again in that app, the dev will not collect a penny more from your usage at this point.
We’ve been pampered by mobile apps being dirt cheap for so long, and the dev’s track record with Sync for Reddit IMO speaks enough that he’s going to support it for a long time.
Or he could get 5 bucks from four people instead of 20 from one.
I mean, it even make sense to wait a little: collect big tickets from people who are ok with that amount now, and from the most supportive ones, and collect another bunch of money later, with sales or promotions.
It would make sense, and if this method works for the dev, everyone benefits from it.
Life is expensive man. And this is the dude’s sole income. Also apps have long been improperly priced. A buck or two really isn’t sustainable for what most developers put in.
But I think it is as that is often what the price for ad removal is in apps. This stands out as extreme. I pay for ad removal in the vast majority of apps that offer the option.
I Disagree. Just because a lot of apps only charge 99 cents for ad removal doesn’t mean it is priced appropriately or that that is a good price for every app. The developer is not just doing this for money but this is his job and how we earns his primary income. So I absolutely think it is appropriately priced. And also the developer has a really good track record supporting their app for years upon years without ever asking for more money.
Your argument so one-sided that any non-sync users will categorized you as a fanboy. This new unwelcoming trend of categorizing Syncs users as fanboys and cultist has started to appear more and more in many posts of lemmy apps community. Why? Because you are not presenting the reality as seen by the general public.
The price is appropriate to the dev so it be able to provide a sustainable income for him due to the very niche market it serves. But for the apps market, for android or even iphone app store, the price is ridiculous.
We’ll have to wait to see how is the strategic decision taken by the dev is the right one or will backfire. Can he not just keep his current users but also keep enticing new users with an app that is very good but expensive? Or will it deter any new interests for any potential paid-users that will end up migrating to other less-featured apps but cheaper? Or will other apps keeps up in-synced with Sync and be able to offer same features at cheaper prices, making Sync’s prices to be even more ridiculous? The future will tell.
That world view requires one to have a back story on every purchase they make and is placing value on a story rather than a direct experience. Nothing wrong with that for you, but that’s not a generalizable practice. Ultimately people are more likely to use the app, compare it to many other apps, and decide whether paying 3-4 more times what most apps charge for ad freedom is worth it to them. In my opinion the current pricing is preying upon zealots early on and market forces will likely drive it down over time. In the meantime it’s enough of a sticker-shock to leave a bad taste in many mouths.
