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  • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.worldEnglish
    283·
    1 year ago

    Real talk from an /all browser: Why use an app that has ads at all? Why not use one of the many free apps that are available and do the exact same things?

    • mathematicalMagpie@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      104·
      1 year ago

      I used Sync for about 10 years on Reddit. I really like the UI/UX, and I’ve grown accustomed to it. I’ve tried Jerboa, but it feels clunky and is missing features. I do like to support FOSS projects, but it’s not like Sync is some big business. It’s one guy who’s built up a pretty good app, and he’s generally well trusted in the community.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.mlEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Hey, use NextDNS. I use Sync too and I never see any ads.

        Edit: also use DuckDuckGo’s app blocker that is built into their browser. It stops apps from calling home when they’re not running. Sync is a grievous offender and tries to call home 300-1000 times per day when it isn’t running.

      • oranwolf@pawb.socialEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Hey so, I was in the same position. Try “Thunder”, it felt close enough to me and I prefer it.

    • mathematicalMagpie@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I’ve used this app for months and this is the first political ad I’ve seen. I avoid google as much as reasonably possible, and I don’t really search news or political topics often. I get almost all my news from here, Reuters, or AP News. The only thing in this ad relevant to me is that it’s Canadian.

      • SokathHisEyesOpen@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Yes, but Sync uses Google Analytics for their analytics service. That means Google gets all of your activity on this app. If you browse the Everything channel even a little bit, it’s flooded with politics and gun stuff. Now Google thinks that’s something you’re into. You can block it with the DDG app tracking blocker.

  • Psynthesis@beehaw.orgEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I just use an ad blocking DNS. In your android device go to settings, then Network and Internet. Find private dns and add noads.libredns.gr There are others, but I use that one. Never looked into how or what criteria Sync uses to slap ads at people. Whether it’s random, platforms they prefer, or based on tracked data, etc.