Possible ways to distribute Sync for Lemmy. (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 1 year ago by michaeljo94@discuss.tchncs.de to c/syncforlemmy@lemmy.world

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I would love to see a libre version or a version not released on Google Play. It would be possible to monetize it like FairMail or Threema Libre. It would be a win for all parties.

privacy for the end user
more customers for the sync team
advocacy for libre software

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[-] rikudou 1 points 1 year ago

Does it? The purchase can be handled in-app by using for example PayPal or any other money processor. And then you can distribute the app however you want with the added benefit that folks without Play Services (like me) can enjoy it as well. I had to switch from Sync to Relay when I switched to a phone without Play Services.

[-] nogooduser@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Distributing the app outside of a store does have security implications though from the app developer’s perspective.

They have to implement a key system and a way of checking it. You can’t just allow people to download the app if you want to charge for it as they’ll be able to give it to friends for free.

[-] rikudou 4 points 1 year ago

You can. People who want to crack it, will crack it. You're not inconveniencing them, you're inconveniencing legitimate users. Relay did no check that the app is paid, I just used the Pro version (which I bought). I personally don't even care if it's paid on Google Play, but using Play Services to check for the license is where it fails for me.