You can just add the site to your home screen on Android / iOS - that addresses the convenience point IMHO.
I’m also not sure how an HN app (buried among the trillions of other in the respective app store) would necessarily be any more "discoverable" than the site itself.
I just use the browser, it works well enough for me. There are apps people have made.
Without ads, the incentives aren’t such that they should want to drive excessive engagement.
Most directly, if somebody replies to your comment and you get a notification about that and it results in an ad impression: ka-Ching!
That's fair. I guess incentive is the key.
I'm replying to this using Hacki. Glider has treated me well too. Both are available on F-Droid.
If a mobile app results in higher Reddit-esque behavior then I'm permanently opposed to a mobile app.
Why on earth would a mobile app result in "higher Reddit-esque behavior?"
Fair enough.
You can just add the site to your home screen on Android / iOS - that addresses the convenience point IMHO.
I’m also not sure how an HN app (buried among the trillions of other in the respective app store) would necessarily be any more "discoverable" than the site itself.
as PWA. That's fair actually. I forgot about that.
What’s wrong with reading HN in a browser? What problem are you trying to solve?
I'm not solving anything. Was just wondering why it doesn't exist. Cause I find it more convenient on mobile.
Mostly from discoverability and experience wise.
It doesn't need one?
I'd argue in favor of it though. I understand that most folks here might not prefer it, but it does make it more accessible and convenient.
How is a mobile app you have to install from a third party more convenient and accessible than a website in a browser?
> My reddit usage grew massively
and that's a good thing?
That's a good point. Bad for me I guess but should be good for product, no?
I was thinking from a product standpoint, why wouldn't they want one if it increases usage.