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[–]kevin24lgSGSII, Juggernaut, T-Mobile 31 points32 points ago

$1 is on its way over to you. I haven't used this app since I first tested it, but BaconReader is getting on my nerves and your app is pretty sexy.

[–]banksj17Galaxy Nexus (Toro), AOKP Build 30 8 points9 points ago

Reddit news has been my main reddit app since I got the Galaxy Nexus, bacon reader was not playing nice and Reddit is awesome, I haven't looked back.

[–]eSALTSHTC Incredible S, 2.3.3, SaskTel | Acer Iconia A500, 3.2.1 3 points4 points ago

I agree, I find BaconReader is nicer, but Reddit News is much more intuitive, I love being able to slide the bar up to view comments! And RN is much less buggy. I still have BR for notifications, though, so as soon as that is implemented, im uninstalling BaconReader!

edit: Just bought the full version, and turns out it does have notifications now, see ya Bacon Reader!

[–]me8myselfHTC Desire, Oxygen 1 point2 points ago

I was just looking for info on this, Thank you very much!

[–]quadshockGalaxy Nexus 2 points3 points ago

Not even kidding. I give every Reddit app I see a chance but I always just end up going back to Reddit News

[–]42xXDroidX, 2.3.4 3 points4 points ago

I completely agree. I feel much better about an application when I know that the developer is an active member and user of their own work. It means a lot to see the developer promoting the application and being receptive of feedback. I just didn't see any of that with Baconreader.

[–]andrewinmelbourneGalaxy Nexus, Xoom AOKP M5[M] 14 points15 points ago

On this day one year ago, /r/android had 31898 subscribers.

[–]GullibleBumblebeeNexus S, 4.0.4, Free Mobile (FR) 1 point2 points ago

Do you still update that graph of subscribers evolution? Or was it another mod?

[–]andrewinmelbourneGalaxy Nexus, Xoom AOKP M5 1 point2 points ago

Was me. Dont update anymore. 365 days was my limit.

[–]catalyzeme 23 points24 points ago

Quick usage guide from my experiences for anyone that hasn't used it before:

  • Swipe a story to the side to bring up the upvote, downvote, save, hide, and comments buttons. Opening up the comments this way only loads the comments, and not the link. When viewing comments, swipe a comment to the side to upvote, downvote, view the user profile, or reply.

  • Clicking on a link opens both the link and the comments. After loading a link, the toolbar at the button can be dragged up to the top to reveal the comments

  • Long press on the list of subreddits along the top to manually type in a subreddit to visit

  • Tap a comment to collapse it

  • There is an option in the settings to change the background gradient in the ICS theme to solid black (which I much prefer on a GNex)

[–]HymenSysGalaxy Note (N7000), Stock ICS (root) yay! 0 points1 point ago

ICS theme with black background looks sexy!

[–]rossisgone 0 points1 point ago

It won't let me change the background! Or any of the colors. :(

[–]eggomallowSamsung Galaxy SII GT-9100, Stock ICS 4.0.3, AT LAST! 9 points10 points ago

Annnnnd bought! The most feature-packed reddit app for android also became the sexiest when you implemented the ICS theme!

Just one thing.. I never was too crazy about that app-icon. It lacks that certain sleekiness. Are you planning to change that some day?

[–]thefoureyeHTC Incredible | CM 7.2 RC2 7 points8 points ago

I bought this three days ago and don't regret a single penny. Sale or not, this is by far the best Reddit app in the Market.

[–]dilpillGalaxy S II, Sprint, CM9 Alpha 4 6 points7 points ago

I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I decided to finally buy it. The button said $1.99, but the confirmation dialog and email said $0.99.

[–]UpvoteForStuffSamsung Galaxy SII, CheckROM Revolution V4, 2º 5 points6 points ago

Just wondering if it is just me, but whenever I turn off my screen or open a different app then go back to it... it always ends up at the top of the page. Even if i turn my phone off and right back on again it will end up at the top. Is there any plans to fix this or is it isolated to me?

[–]BlakeBurchHTC Thunderbolt, BAMF Forever 1.0.8 1 point2 points ago

This happens to me too. I really wish DBrady would fix it. :)

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 1 point2 points ago

I thought I fixed this in today's release. Is it still happening?

[–]natiousLG Phoenix 2 points3 points ago

Hey, today's update did fix it for me. Tried both sleeping and switching between apps. Android 2.2.2

Thanks for the good work, man.

[–]BlakeBurchHTC Thunderbolt, BAMF Forever 1.0.8 2 points3 points ago

Fixed it for me too. Thanks for the great app!

[–]Wayhold 0 points1 point ago

Yep, same here. I decided to pick it up for the sale price and this was one of the first things that I ran into. Its a small thing, but damn, its annoying! I'll play around with it for a few more days, then leave a review with any more stuff I find.

[–]snipewizHTC DInc2, Asus TF101 9 points10 points ago

This app is super slick and definitely worth the full price, but I had one question. Is there any chance for tablet optimization (in the future)?

[–]secretredfoxx 2 points3 points ago

can you not use it at all on the transformer?

[–]snipewizHTC DInc2, Asus TF101 2 points3 points ago

I can surely use it on the transformer (in fact, it scales fairly well), but a tablet optimized version of reddit news (similar in scope to reddita) would be awesome!

[–]sierrajuliette 0 points1 point ago

Yep, he's working on this so stay tuned and warm thanks for ur support.

[–]MintyPhoenixGS2 i777 (CM9 nightlies) 5 points6 points ago

My first purchased Android app. I've been using various free reddit clients and this is one of my faves.

Of course, I've only had my GSII for a couple weeks which is why I haven't purchased any apps before.

[–]steve0suprem0 9 points10 points ago*

So i'm giving it a shot, but i really like i.rrddit.com

How do you get to the comments?

EDIT: gonna go buy it. Next/previous comment arrows is a deal maker.

[–]catalyzeme 7 points8 points ago

When you load up a page, just pull the bar on the bottom up to the top to bring the comments up. If you want to ONLY load the comments and not load the actual link, instead of clicking on it when you are viewing the subreddit, you can slide it to the left and hit comments.

[–]steve0suprem0 1 point2 points ago

Thank you! That swiping to the side does a lot!

[–]honestbleepsReddit Enhancement Suite 3 points4 points ago

purchased, even though I've had the free one and haven't even fired it up yet. Gotta support fellow reddit-y developers. :-)

[–]quesoesbueno59 6 points7 points ago

I recently started using this app for my mobile reddit browsing. You should buy it. It's great.

I just love it so much.

[–]RnwayDroid Charge (4G), Stock 2.3.6; TF201 Stock 4.0.3 1 point2 points ago

Indeed! And it works great on tablets too. I actually prefer it over Reddita.

[–]Racer_Of_AllEvo 3D, SupraROM 5 points6 points ago

OK I was a bit reluctant at first because out of all the reddit readers I used all but reddit is fun were crap. But wow! This one blows it out of the water. Wish I would have found it sooner. Functionality and ease of use is awesome.

[–]manwithabadheartHTC Desire, MIUI-AU [Android 2.3.7], Three UK 10 points11 points ago

I bought Reddit News two days ago.

Fuck.

[–]ulgiRAZR, ICS leak 4.0.3 (AXIOM mod) 29 points30 points ago

On the bright side, you supported an awesome dev!

[–]twenty4twoGalaxy Nexus, Stock 4 points5 points ago

"Fuck" cause you could have saved one dollar?

[–]mattritionHTC Desire, Evervolv ICS 4 points5 points ago

$1 is certainly not worth a fuck.

[–]Step1Mark 2 points3 points ago

Let the free market decide that.

[–]twenty4twoGalaxy Nexus, Stock 0 points1 point ago

"Free market" here already decided this app was worth 2 dollars to him. The question I asked was whether the 1 dollar that he could have saved had he just not bought it and hoped it would drop in value, is worth the x amount of stress he seems to be going through.

[–]Step1Mark 2 points3 points ago

I was just making a joke.

In other news; I honestly have never heard of this app and bought it about 30 minutes ago. Who knows if I would have heard of it with out this sale/promotion.

[–]DrewsipherGalaxy Nexus rooted/AOKP 0 points1 point ago

Depending on the female it may very well be worth a fuck

[–]icky_booWhite 3 points4 points ago

Damn it, I brought already. Rofl.

[–]skyroketMotorola Droid Bionic 2 points3 points ago

Buy it again! Save you money...

[–]icky_booWhite 3 points4 points ago

Man , I'd have to kick my man servant out of my Lear Jet in mid flight if that watch he ordered for me dropped almost 1/2 price like that :)

[–]TheRumster 2 points3 points ago

Posting from the app. Nice job! I love the ICS theme... Maybe one day my Thunderbolt will have an ICS theme too... ;-)

[–]KawaiiBakemonoLTE Galaxy Nexus....Fuck Yeah! 2 points3 points ago

There you go. Go hog wild with my moneys.

I currently use "reddit is fun" but I'm happy to give you a buck and try a new app.

[–]InfinitySnatch 2 points3 points ago

This is unbelievably great compared to Reddit Is Fun. So bought.

[–]FruitistaFreezeGalaxy Nexus Verizon LTE, Stock 4.0.2 2 points3 points ago

Any way we can get clicked links to change color? I don't up vote every link I click...sorry

[–]maxpericulosus 2 points3 points ago*

Bought - looks and works great. Thanks!

edit: The ICS theme looks great, good work. I probably wouldn't have bought it without that.

[–]Zifster 2 points3 points ago

Just bought this and posting with it. So far I'd say it's 99 cents well spent!

[–]sixstringedmattVZW Galaxy Nexus, AOKP M3 2 points3 points ago

Purchased! I was almost heartbroken shifting over from BaconReader, but your app definitely provides a better user-experience in my opinion.

Glad to be able to support you. Keep up the great work.

[–]generaltheories 4 points5 points ago

You're the best man, keep it up!

[–]aimesomeGalaxy Nexus LTE 5 points6 points ago

I started with bacon reader, then reddit is fun, and then stopped trying other ones because reddit news worked how I liked. Been using the free version for a while so finally bought it today.

[–]xnifexHTC Sensation 1 point2 points ago

I was the same, tried Reddit news free when it first popped up & it started to get more & more like alien blue, which was awesome. Bought it earlier in the week after he threw in the permission change for ads

[–]muteterroriPhone 4 for a bit. 3 points4 points ago

Bought it because of all the positive comments in this thread, AND because who can't love a logo that has an android with a moustache

[–]Dharmabhum 4 points5 points ago

I installed the free version to give it a look and I immediately went and purchased :) I love a lot of the interface and it has an edge over my other favorite (BaconReader) in a few spots. I love the side swipe (versus long press) to get the Up/Down/Save/etc options, the swipe up/down for article/image and comments is amazing, and the next comment arrows seal the deal. I'm digging around a bit more but I think I just found my new reddit app!

[–]spellrmNexus S 4G, CM9 3 points4 points ago

$.99? Bought. I've been using the free version for a month or so and I really like it, I can spare $.99 to support an awesome dev.

[–]threedaysaweek 3 points4 points ago

Thanks DBrady. Have used your app for a couple of weeks and love it.

[–]noPENGSinALASKAGalaxy Nexus, CM9 Nightlies, Verizon 1 point2 points ago

You sir are a genious, I want to make $100,000

[–]fappoliceTmo Vibrant, Bionix FishmanMod Final v2 0 points1 point ago

You and me both buddy.

[–]omgitsbaconHTC G2, Andromadus ICS v10 1 point2 points ago

I love the Android mustache. You have my support. Silly question: Is Gingerbread supported? I'm on ICS but in case I need to downgrade sometime soon...

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 2 points3 points ago

Yes. It works down to froyo.

[–]omgitsbaconHTC G2, Andromadus ICS v10 1 point2 points ago

Thank you sir

[–]psych0fishSamsung Captivate, CM9 Nightly w/ Glitch 1 point2 points ago

I've been using reddit is fun but I just purchased this and will give it a go!

[–]shizzlabetween devices 1 point2 points ago

Paid!

[–]pinoyplayboyGalaxy Ace - CM 7.2 1 point2 points ago

You just got 1dollar (46 pesos) from the Philippines :).

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 1 point2 points ago

Thanks!

[–]Supermunch2000Samsung Galaxy S II, Stock 1 point2 points ago

I never heard about Reddit News until today and since you're such a nice guy for lowering the price and this thread has people saying it's pretty good, I bought it.

Have yourself another $1!

[–]mrfixitx 1 point2 points ago

Great app well worth the price! My only regret was that I didn't try it sooner. Much better than reddita from a UI perspective also seems to load articles faster.

[–]Stinn 1 point2 points ago

Really awesome app, you're a dollar richer.

Now, an option to hide the sort bar on the bottom would make it pretty much perfect. I have almost no use for it and it's taking up precious screen real estate!

[–]quasi86SGSII, Rooted GB 2.3 1 point2 points ago

Man checked this out just because you mentioned it here... please take my dollar love the layout and customizability compared to what i was using before.

[–]mug3nNexus S on PixelROM 1.6.0 (ICS 4.0.4) 1 point2 points ago

loving this app, well worth the dollar and I will be using this over the official Reddit app.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

I'm surprised this app hasn't gotten more exposure. Reddit is fun sucks with all the long presses and baconreader just handles certain things horribly. My new favorite reddit app.

[–]ionineSamsung Infuse 4G, Serendipity VII (2.3) 1 point2 points ago

Reddit News just needs a better version of baconreader's widget. Regardless, I bought this app earlier and it's still one of the best $2 I've ever spent :D

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 2 points3 points ago

A redditor here has made a scrollable ICS widget. It's still in beta but apparently works quite well with Reddit News. I think the redditors name is blazeroni. I'm out at a mates party so can't give you a direct link but hopefully he see's this and can point u in the right direction.

[–]CHUMituLTE Galaxy Nexus, Bugless Beast 1 point2 points ago

Loving the app! I bought it awhile ago and it is easily my most used app on the phone.

One suggestion, however: with your new feature to poll the inbox, can you add in different times? I feel as though every five minutes would take a heavy toll on the battery. Once an hour is preferable.

[–]MrCorporateEvents 1 point2 points ago

Thanks, was using the free version which I love and saw this. Purchased immediately!

[–]Axeman20Samsung Galaxy S, Cyanogenmod7 1 point2 points ago

Decided to buy it after using reddit is fun for a long time.

No regrets, best reddit app at this time.

[–]Insipidity 1 point2 points ago

Bought it thank you for this wonderful app! Just wondering though, will a widget be implemented in the near future?

[–]supervillainO_oNexus S ICS 4.0.4 Stock 1 point2 points ago

Just bought it! A little bit different than baconreader, buy I love the look! Thanks for offering the sale!

[–]irishtexmexGalaxy Nexus (CM9), Transformer Prime (Stock ICS) 1 point2 points ago

Thank you for the sale! I do want to mention that OneLouder (developers of BaconReader, FriendCaster, & TweetCaster) responded to me and said that they're putting out a tablet optimized version of BaconReader sometime in the next month.

I use Reddit News on my phone and LOVE it. I know there's been a few tweaks that's been done for tablets, but are there any plans to implement a more tablet-native design?

[–]sierrajuliette 0 points1 point ago

Yes, tablet optimisation currently in the works. Stay tuned and super thanks for ur support!

[–]razzbaronz 1 point2 points ago

Have a dollar.

Request: volume scrolling like in the stock OTA browser. Please?

[–]dreganGalaxay Nexus, CM9, Verizon 1 point2 points ago

You earned my dollar. Well done and thanks.

[–]KaliKotGalaxy Note N7000 4 points5 points ago

THE best reddit app out there right now. Go buy it!

[–]Spamerican 0 points1 point ago

I use reddit is fun, what are the bennies over that?

[–]KaliKotGalaxy Note N7000 3 points4 points ago

The UI is alot more intuitive. RIF is good but it feels disjointed

I click a post, and it brings up whether I want to view the Link or the Comments. WTH! I click a Comment and it does the same

in Reddit News i click a link, it loads BOTH the link and the comments, and most of the interface lives by swipes and not popups.

It also has a nice UI. Try out the free version first so that you can get a feel for it.

Also, it has the Share feature which I really like

[–]AqvilaExInferis 2 points3 points ago

picked this up, looks really slick :)

thanks for the sale :)

[–]Dreyarn 2 points3 points ago

I've been using the free version for the last month or so. Bought it instantly.

[–]wbabbit 2 points3 points ago

Bought!

[–]member68HTC Desire, Cyanogenmod 7.2 CustomBuild 2 points3 points ago

Bought the app too. One dollar is a bargain for this app, especially if considering that I already spent 5 bucks on Team Fortess 2 hats today.

[–]SytrusDroid X 3 points4 points ago

Bought! Thanks for the great app.

[–]null_vectorDroid 2 Global, AOKP B34 2 points3 points ago

Already bought this the last time it was $0.99 and I'm loving it.

The only feature is miss from reddit is fun is the ability to browse a subreddit I'm not subscribed to. Am I just missing where to do this or is this not implemented?

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 5 points6 points ago

Just long press the subreddit bar..

[–]MrNiskaMotorola Defy+ | CM7.2 nightly | @1.3GHz 1 point2 points ago

You can go to any subreddit if you hold the subreddit-bar for a second or two.

[–]null_vectorDroid 2 Global, AOKP B34 0 points1 point ago

Awesome. Thanks.

[–]binarypieAnotherPie | For Hire 3 points4 points ago

purchased. Thanks!

[–]strangewine 3 points4 points ago

Your app is all I've used since it hit the airwaves. Cheers, sir. I give my dollar gladly.

[–]mobileF 2 points3 points ago

What are the chances of you sharing how well this sale worked?

I'm sure i'm not the only curious one.

[–]MatosawitkoMotorola Droid Bionic (+root); Motorola Xoom FE; OG Droid CM7 2 points3 points ago*

Love it. Two questions:

  • It keeps logging me out mid-session; possibly related to the ICS skin because that reverts too. Any way to have it remember this?

  • Possibly related to the previous, it keeps randomly reordering my subreddits across the top. Shouldn't it remember these, or maybe default to alphabetical?

Edit: Rebooted my tablet and haven't been able to reproduce either one. So /shrug who knows?

[–]hawkofgloryGalaxy SII AT&T UnNamed ROM 1 point2 points ago

Fantastic app well worth my 2bucks but sadly I've had some issues posting comments from my att sgs2 and i preferred the non-roboto font any way you could add a toggle in the settings?

[–]xnifexHTC Sensation 1 point2 points ago

Asked him about the font the other day in his subreddit & he said he'll throw in a toggle

[–]hawkofgloryGalaxy SII AT&T UnNamed ROM 1 point2 points ago

Awesome!

[–]fux0r 0 points1 point ago

Does this app have any widgets? If so is there a multiple stories/scrollable one? I rely on widgets since I only open these kinds of apps when I feel like it.

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 1 point2 points ago

A redditor here has made a scrollable ICS widget. It's still in beta but apparently works quite well with Reddit News. I think the redditors name is blazeroni. I'm out at a mates party so can't give you a direct link but hopefully he see's this and can point u in the right direction.

[–]jansenma 0 points1 point ago

I just bought the app, thanks for putting it on sale :-) I'm noticing that scrolling in comments is pretty choppy on a galaxy nexus though. Is there a way to make that as smooth as when scrolling through top level reddit posts?

[–]lootnscootNexus S, CM9 0 points1 point ago

Its super smooth on my nexus s. Try disabling gradient if its really that bad.

[–]jansenma 3 points4 points ago

Through some experimentation I figured out disabling the 'dropshadow at end of lists' makes it smooth again!

[–]ScubaDivingElephant 0 points1 point ago

My request, allow the subreddit list to go on the bottom of the screen. Would make it easier to change subreddits on bigger screens.

[–]Froon 0 points1 point ago

Small bug report: the string "&bull" appears in the comment view b/w the (user name, karma) and (karma, post time) strings. Is this supposed to be the bullet symbol?

Running on Galaxy Nexus with ICS theme.

[–]DBradyGalaxy S CM7 Nightly Reddit News Developer[S] 1 point2 points ago

Yes it is. I'll look into it.

[–]LaGrrrande 0 points1 point ago

Are there any plans to make the subreddit bar a pull down instead of trying to sidescroll through it?

[–]AntaraXGalaxy Nexus 0 points1 point ago

bah missed the sale by a day. But still bought it.