I'll admit, I was mostly excited about Ivory so I could have a paired set of mac and iphone apps that would keep track of where I've read to in my timeline. That was always the killer feature for me of Tweetbot. Unfortunately, it looks like the mac app is not yet out.<p>I subscribed anyway, though, since it's a nice iphone app and hopefully I can help support the development of the mac app.
Instant subscribe. I loved the interface for Tweetbot before Musk rudely killed it. Using Ivory feels like coming home. It makes me want to use Mastodon even more.
Mastodon is really, really promising. But there needs to be a go-to server to point everyone to. Kind of like with flatpak -> flathub, git -> github. Of course there's options, but there should be an unofficial default. It feels like the early days of email where everyone was at odd domains.
I was never online when the TestFlight invites were shared, but am very happy to try the app now!<p>Like it a lot so far. Familiar with the interface as I come from Tweetbot. I am glad to be able to support the developers who've unfortunately have to retire their bird app.<p>If you're still looking to follow some folks on Mastodon, you can find me at @hankruiger@mastodon.nl.
Steep price for something that is not really any better than the official Mastodon app. I expected more functionality with how many TestFlight people were claiming that this fixes Mastodon's UX. It feels like just a skin on top of what you already had available for free.
Great app. My review: <a href="https://notes.ghed.in/posts/2023/ivory-mastodon-app-review/" rel="nofollow">https://notes.ghed.in/posts/2023/ivory-mastodon-app-review/</a>
> Subscribing to either the Yearly or Monthly option will give you access to all of Ivory’s features. If you cancel within the 7-day trial period, you will not be charged by Apple. If you cancel anytime after that you will be able to continue using Ivory until your subscription expires.<p>> If you choose not to subscribe, Ivory will still work but will function in a read-only mode where you won’t be able to Post, Follow, Fave, etc.<p>Interesting.
If anyone is jumping onto Mastodon (or taking a deeper dive) today with the app's release, posting my handle here if anyone wants to follow. Will follow back here today and presume all are HNers. :)<p>CameronBanga@mastodon.social for me! Feel free to reply your handle as well!
Two questions for those willing to pay $1.99/month for the client:<p>1) do you also contribute for the development of the server software? If yes, how much?<p>2) is there any type of feature/functionality that would you be willing to pay to have at your instance?
So far I don't feel like I get enough value from Mastodon but once I do, I will definitely subscribe. I wish there was a Pro version (without fancy features) like something Apollo for Reddit has.
I'd say calling it Ivory is tone deaf, since Ivory comes from the poaching and killing of these wonderful creatures and continues to this day. Hm. People trying to make money off free things...<p>Ivory is <i>literally illegal</i> to own.