Out of the loop

Sync isn't better than a lot of other apps; just more familiar, maybe.

Was my feelings too. I actually ignored and underestimated the quality of the lemmy apps without the reddit lineage, and didn't bother checking them out until Sync released. Then checked out sync but didn't really like the ads or subscription model so decided to check out liftoff and connect. Was really impressed with them both, and been using it and unisntalled sync.

Not really been understanding people going on and on about the polish of sync and making it out like other lemmy apps are some buggy unpolished experience. Connect has especially impressed me and is only a few features away for me from being perfect for me with just a bit more extensive filtering options beyond key words, and ability to toggle between card and compact without going into settings. UI itself I love. And both liftoff and connect allowing viewing instances as guests to be able to browse what is local to that instance to discover new communities that hasn't been added to your instance has been a vital feature.

Feel like people are putting down the alternatives way too much like I did initially with not even giving them a chance opting for browser instead thinking they fall short of reddit apps I had used. Can understand people vastly preferring the UI they prefer due to years of usage, but I didn't get the sense the gap was as big as fans make it seem. If it was I'd be using the browser or using Sync.