I’m curious what you Android users think of the Android vs Apple theme for the Voyager app.

  • Which one do you prefer?
  • Which one do you think should be the default for new/novice users? Why?

This would be the default, but don’t worry, you will always be able to choose. I would also like to note that in the future Voyager will have a Material 3 theme, but not yet!

Thanks for your help!

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Edit: thanks everyone for the feedback. I think I’ll probably make android the default theme on android for new users.

  • Madbrad200@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    191·
    1 month ago

    Yes, the apple theme was initially off-putting to be honest and I doubt most casual users take the time to check out the settings before looking elsewhere. First choice should always be (imo) the most familiar/comfortable for users.

  • Michael@lemm.eeEnglish
    13·
    1 month ago

    Do you mean the “Device Mode” option in the Appearance settings? I’d say Android should be default on Android. It feels more at home/in line with other Android apps I’m used to.

  • JRaccoon@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    101·
    1 month ago

    I’ve been using the Android theme for a while and wouldn’t go back. It makes no sense trying to make a Android app look like a iOS app.

  • DeebsterEnglish
    9·
    1 month ago

    I use the Android skin, and am happy with it, despite it being marked as beta. I think that having the native feel is important, even if it’s not quite as polished.

  • PyroEnglish
    7·
    1 month ago

    Oh my god I had no idea there was a device selection and the Android one feels so much better. Please keep it as the default for new Android users.

  • squirrel@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    4·
    1 month ago

    I prefer the Apple theme, but I might switch to the Android theme when the Material 3 theme is ready. Right now the Android theme looks a little unpolished. I would wait for Material 3 before changing the default.

  • 80avinEnglish
    4·
    1 month ago

    I had been using Apple theme since start. Even though I tried android theme in between, I didn’t like it much because of unpolished feel.

    I think it looks well now and also has nice animations. You may keep this as default

  • Foxfire@pawb.socialEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    Went to check again as it’s been so long since I altered the setting. I remember at the time when I changed it to Android, I immediately kept it that way and it feeling better. This time around I still feel like Apple mode on my device feels a little odd, but the feeling was less stark that it was a bit over a year ago. Regardless, after testing I am still in the camp of Android default for Android devices. Unfortunately as far as reasoning goes, it just seems to be a bunch of minor UI stuff which bubbles under the surface and is difficult to really put into words. The most prominent thing to me consciously is the typeface and the cards at the bottom changing in a way which I am less fond of than the Android setting, but I’m sure it’s more than just that.

    I also think novice users will likely prefer an app scheme more consistent with their device of choice, even if it is less polished at the moment. I don’t believe the current state is particularly clunky, especially to the point where it would offput new users trying to do basic navigation, or exploring Lemmy in general.

  • FryHyde@lemmy.zipEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    TBH I didn’t even realize the app had themes til just now. Didn’t even occur to me to look.

  • Vaeril@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    I prefer the apple theme, because what originally attracted me to this app is that it looked like Apollo for Reddit. As for what should be the default, I don’t really have a preference as long as the Apple theme is kept available. If you’re going to add material theme I guess it makes sense to make Android the default.