📱 Where would you prefer using SW the Most? (SW App? Website/Browser?) 🖥️

An important question we would like to ask also, more specifically towards iPhone/iPad/Apple users:

How important is the existence of a SW App to you? (iPhone/iPad users)

Ideally, we would love to have one also, although, there are a lot more hurdles and barriers, to successfully publishing an Apple Store App.

Upon our research, we made a hypothesis...
which is that iPhone users are a bit more "Comfortable" with using the phone's default Browser (Safari), than Android users are.

As many Websites and Services do not (and cannot) exist as Apple Store apps, it's possible that iPhone users have become accustomed to using the default web browser for munch of their daily online activity.


Can you please comment on this (iPhone/iPad/Apple users)?
Please share your views and feedback.

Thanks!

Browser for me. I personally hate superfluous apps wasting resources and space on my devices.

It works well on a phone browser. No need to waste money developing an app

Always have been happy using browser on android and probably will stay.

Apps take up more space so frankly if it becomes an issue an sw app is never going to be at the top of my list to keep so more likely my usage would drop.

Plus with push notifications etc I can mimic an apps behaviour anyhow.

My concern will be if the app appears if we get divided development with features only available in the app. That annoys me on other systems, access to features should be universal and deployment agnostic.

If there's an app for it, will it still be available on browser or not?

@Andrew I've used a browser on my Android phone, and I've recently purchased an iPhone.

For the sake of privacy, shared resources, and annoying ads that take up a lot of time on Apps, I prefer the Browser version on all my devices.

I have an iPad, PC, and Android phone that I use simultaneously based on where I am, and I'm sure there are others like me. Incognito browser mode is what I prefer no matter where I login from.

Thank you! Loved the pinned Admin announcement feature btw. 👍😊

i access SW on my laptop or android phone and i am happy to continue to do so.

i don't think i would use an app.

I don’t mind, I have mine bookmarked. Easy works better than homescreen.

I'd be embarrassed if my kids picked up my phone and found a similarworlds app, have you got plans to be able to disguise it as something ekse😅🤣👍

I prefer the browser..i have no space for more apps.

An SW app + vibration notification feature =
But, nah. I’ve become so accustomed to accessing it through Safari that I’ll continue to do so even when an app arrives. The last thing I need is another app...says the chick who just added one to my Home Screen simply because it displays the sunshine 🙄

Browser so I could just clear history rather than installing/uninstalling the app everytime. If ever the app requires payment there will be less users.

I prefer laptop as I usually use it because using any web page on a cell phone is not real ergonomic.

An app will probably attract more users which can be good as long as it's within moderation's capacity and doesn't exceed it. Also not sure how it works out but will there be more threats of spam bots when releasing the app? I think that's what happened with EP.

I personally prefer browser based because it takes up less space. But I'd also like it if we had more diverse base of users.

Browser please

I can see the attraction of an app. and i understand why some would prefer it to directly going to the site.

Personally i'm not into Fakebook or twatter or any other social media so for me it's no biggie.
But i can see the potential for attracting new users via a downloadable app.

Only question for me is if you create an app does that mean you have to make any compromises in order for 'stores' to 'stock' it ?

Why an App for Android & iOS makes more sense. Excuse my terrible grammar.

1. Ease of use. Easy access. On the go experience while staying always connected.

2. Enhanced user experience by utilizing notifications, messaging, in-app purchase ease of use. Operating system built in features can enhance the user experience.

3. Battery life savings for better user satisfaction. Using cellular data on a mobile browser vs an app while on the go will drain battery far too much vs using the app.

4. Dark mode. Many users have been begging for dark mode. With iOS 13+ and android 10+ with embedded dark mode in the system software, it becomes easier to add to the app.

5. Speedier experience, it is likely things will load faster as an app vs web browser.

6. Broader range of users by utilizing the accessibility features for those impaired. iOS and Android come with their own accessibility features that can be utilizing on the mobile experience.

7. A more personal experience. With the security features provided by iOS and Android, users are more likely to engaged with similar world without having to worry too much about privacy. Specially when iOS and Android are pushing for stricter privacy experiences.

8. More likely to have an interesting experience none boring. It will become easier to post photos, more personal topics and stories.

9. More features for vip users bringing in more cash.

10. An App will reach out to a larger audience. Again, more likely to bring in more money. Also, more likely to better the purpose of this site.

11. 😠 many have been asking for an app since day one but many have adjusted to the site because we had no other choice

12. Are you kidding me? An app would be a smart business move?

13. Connectivity.

14. With Apple’s new silicone chips for their laptops coming as early as October or November. They’ve introduced a developer feature to allow an app to basically be copy pasted into their laptop interface from their iPad/iPhone interface without any issues. With Apple pushing to make their own chips for their laptops, many other companies will follow. Many people use chrome vs native browsers and that eats battery. Native apps for laptops will eat less battery.

Browser on Android pretty much does the app job.

Pst Pst add a general status option to the profiles.

Both my Laptop browser and Android App/browser.

Website / Browser , no cell phone

On my Android phone I prefer an app (homescreen icon, no address bar, optional push notifications) but the current offers all of that already. Would a Google Play app provide anything in addition to that or is it only so it's easier to find and may attract more members?

Browser is good.
I like the pinned admin notification 😁

Even with the browser, the site drains my android battery. I can only imagine how much faster an app would drain it. So, personally I'd prefer a browser over an app. I jump from my phone to my tablet to my laptop. Depends upon the time of day I can log on. I'd rather not have to load an app onto multiple devices.

However, if the site is accessible by both an app and a browser, you'll leave the choice up to the user and I think you'll likely find a broader user base with the additional option. I guess it depends upon the expense vs anticipated income. Only you'll be able to forecast that. Cheers.

I use my phone (Android) for SW almost exclusively at this point. I'd like an app if it still maintained all the functionality of visiting the website on a browser. But ultimately, I don't care how I have to use SW as long as it exists. And I don't think the website is cutting it in terms of attracting new members and keeping people here if the number of people that have complained about not having an app is anything to go by. A lot of us here, especially the people from early EP, are used to using niche browser-based SM but most people just don't anymore.

I’m happy with the browser. I use it via my iPhone and it’s perfect.

An app is fine on one proviso - it does NOT force you to view ads either direct/through the site itself like Facebook does, or banner ads like a large number of websites do to generate monetised 'viewing' revenue.

I use facebook hardly at all now because of the forced ads. I will not use almost all dating sites for the same reason.

Also I will not ever use or own an Apple device so if an app supports Android I might be interested. If it only supports Apple IOS then it's lost cause (for me at least).

if sw gets an app, pls don't get rid of the browser version or whatever

Browser is enough for me. I save to my screen. And gives me alert for messages and comments. I hate bunches of apps on my phone taking large space. Pulling it out from the browser serves the purpose enough.

I don't want an app, because the app stores tend to cut down the older phone versions, so some apps don't work on the older phones, and I don't want it to end up being that my phone is not advanced enough to run SW.
So browser is the best - for everyone.

I doubt I would use an app. I'm on a Chromebook when I use the site.

I actually prefer using SW on a browser. It just seems easier by default.

I’d be using on an iPhone. It’s defo time for an app 🙂

I will always use my PC/Browser.

I’d prefer an iPhone app. Could you please sort out the chat/messaging set up. The current need to refresh the browser window to see a new message sux big time.
I’d also appreciate if you guys only deleted offensive comments off the public forum for obvious reasons and leave messaging alone when two consenting adults are messaging in private.

Hey management

Try IMPROVING what we have first before conniving to make more MONEY off it.

By the by, Discord has a PC app that is not reliant on the web browser being active. I vote for SW to have the same, since that is not one of the five options.

I really don't have a preference...I'll go with what's available..Still, good to know you guys/gals want to get the feedback from those who do have a preference.👍

Hi Andrew, I would like to say that I can’t reply to anyone in the comments section of their albums.
I got this problem recently, and the person I have tried to respond to his pictures with are on good terms with me. I could sometimes get it to work at first, but now it won’t let me do it at all (from the times I have tried it).
Can anyone tell me if they have a similar problem/experience with and can you (Andrew) please try to explain/help why this is happening?
Thank you for your time.

I’ve got along with the browser fine, but an app wouldn’t be so bad. I’m honestly fine with either.

I rarely use SW on my phone, it’s just easier on my desktop computer and I’m home a lot.

You can add the bookmark 🔖 the app on your homescreen like an app

An app would be great. Since I'm mostly on my android phone

and please consider Instant messaging.

IDC about the app. it works well on browser, both on phone and laptop ✅🥴

Would an app allow me to search only for posts with the "nudity" tag? I mean... come on... it's 2020.

I miss the EP app, an SW app sounds like a good idea

I’ve become so used to using SW in the Safari browser, I’d have to get used to an app 🤷🏻‍♀️ So I probably prefer browser on IPhone. I rarely log in from my laptop.

If there was an app I’d try it out...but Im not a fan of change so I’m cool with just the browser