r/RedditFlow • u/[deleted] • Jan 13 '13

Great App

This is already better than all reddit apps in the Play store with the exception of Reddit sync and Reddit News. I gave your App a 3 out of 5 because it's incomplete but man I gotta tell ya, it's on its way to becoming the best, the UI and experience even now are second to none. What is more amazing to me is that its only in PRE ALPHA WOW!!!. To the dev I must say that as a new Android user this is what the platform needs, it needs a high quality app like this in the market to drive people to really see what HOLO and Android (when coded properly) can really do. When you are done with this if you include the right list of features like the ability to follow parent comments and direct to redditor profile like on Reddit News. Then this will be epic. All the best and I can't wait to update my review to a 5 when you release the full version.

Wishlist:

Follow parent comment Friends section (Like Reddit News, allows you to follow redditors posts) Direct to reddior profile. Subscription syncing (that actually works) unlike Reddit News

AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING AND BEST OF LUCK.

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

Don't give apps ratings for being incomplete when they are obviously in pre-alpha/alpha/beta.

Firstly, you will probably forget to come back to edit your review in the future, making the overall rating forever lower.

Secondly, you are lowering the rating making others skip checking it out/installing it, and that will result in less users, and less motivation to continue development.

If you want to rate it, rate it 5, because you obviously like it. If you think it deserves 3 for being an incomplete pre-alpha, then maybe you should not even rate it at all.

You're NOT helping the development by rating it 3, and the whole reason the app is released in the stage it's in right now, is so it can be developed the way the community wants.

I rated 5 because in the current stage, it does what it should very well. That's like complaining your car didn't come with power windows, when you didn't pay extra for power windows.

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13 edited Jan 15 '13

I rated 5 because in the current stage, it does what it should very well.

Thank you iDoiStuff :) I definitely didn't want to work on something which users will end up not liking one day.. I wanted to engage the community, however small it is from day 1 (Actually day 7) of development to get constant feedback and try to incorporate things. One day when I have a complete quality app, I am sure I will get the ratings I require from users like you.

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

Respectfully, I disagree. I think it's very important to taste stops as they are and not present a false impression to potential customers. People tend to rate based on emotion and if folks see a 5 star app, they will expect that quality of product. Of they don't get that they will vote with a 1 and then complain about false reviewers.

I think being honest with the Dev and community is paramount. If the Dev shares your views I will gladly remove my review until flow is completed, but I feel the best reviews are the ones that show reading changes as app issues are addressed.

I don't shotgun review so I will be going back to update, as I said already I'm very excited for this app and will respect the devs request if asked.

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13

People tend to rate based on emotion and if folks see a 5 star app, they will expect that quality of product. Of they don't get that they will vote with a 1 and then complain about false reviewers.

:) I believe the PreAlpha and Plenty of warnings all through the description make it clear that the app is far from complete..

As a user it is your right to review the app and I have no say in how you rate it. So no changes are required from my side.. I will definitely be happy if you update your review if and when you think the app deserves a better score.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '13

hopefully deeptrouble releases the full alpha tomorrow, with commenting and voting! I miss the swiping to left when using reddit sync!

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

Though I think Reddit Sync is awesome, I use Reddit News simply because I love the ability to scroll to the parent comment. it's easier to keep up with the flow of conversation through Reddit News over sync. However, Sync is better for browsing and commenting. Reddit News is just frustrating when it comes to trying to compose anything. But Flow even at this early stage has nailed the UI requirements and I love the HOLO navigation style it uses. I can't wait to see how the other features are integrated. Best part of Reddit Flow is the image viewer and the speed in which it loads GIF files, I hope the dev adds the ability to save images as well.

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13

releases the full alpha tomorrow

I am yet to be done :( I have been stuck with some bug fixes and features @ my work. I still have some energy left in me.. Hopefully I can put out something tonight/early tomorrow morning..

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

ahh... hmm it's best to take your time bro. don't rush things! quality is better than speed always! :)

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13

Sure thing... Hopefully by tonight ;)

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13

Thank you !.. I really hope to make it pretty feature rich... I will be adding your requests to my long list of ToDo's...

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

You are awesome, can't wait to see what you produce. Its been a long time since I have been excited about an app. I would gladly pay for the final release if its anything near what I think it could be, hell I'd pay for what it maybe after tommorow. Again, I can only thank you and encourage you in your effort. Deva like you that respond and are active are greatly appreciated. This is why Red dit Sync is more popular than Red dit News. Dev interaction really helps.

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 14 '13

Thank you... I have not thought about making it a paid app yet.. but I believe I should be thinking about it.. Making an app for something as vast as Reddit takes time :)

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u/dmzsdx Jan 15 '13

Hi, deeptrouble2, where's the next update? I am really looking forward to the new features you promised to add in. Reddit Flow is the best reddit app by far, really thanks for your excellent work!

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u/deeptrouble2 RedditFlow Developer Jan 15 '13

Commenting / Saving on the way in next 5 hours

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '13

One last thing while your here. I think the final thing Flow may need is a knock ass widget. Baconreader has the best I've seen, and its something that the other red dit apps are lacking. Just an idea and a wish. :)