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Pirate Praveen 普拉文 Jun 4

@prav is new kind of experiment in #FreeSoftware

We take what users want as top priority over what developers find exciting.

This is possible because we raise funds and hire developers to code what we want.

When we ran our first feature poll back in 2023, creating Prav for iOS was voted in top five features.

We raised funds for it and @vaidik_ built the app.

But #Apple rejected it from App Store saying it is similar to existing apps.

So you need #TestFlight or #SideStore to install it.

The Prav Cooperative Apr 23

#Prav can be installed on #iOS through #Sidestore.

If you would like to install, here are the steps:

Set up Sidestore at sidestore.io

Add prav.app/SidestoreiOS.json as a source.

Find Prav in SideStore and install it.

#Apple doesn't allow alternative app stores in #India, so this option is not available for Indian users 🙁

#Prav #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #XMPP

SideStore

An alternative app store that aims to make sideloading apps as seamless as possible.

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Pirate Praveen 普拉文 Apr 17

@tuxicoman @prav We are just offering some hand holding to get started with #xmpp. #Prav is ready for iOS too, but #Apple won't accept it in App Store, so people have to take the longer route of #SideStore. We have started the process of involving the users to prioritize missing pieces in #XMPP apps.

Pirate Praveen 普拉文 Apr 9

Do you have an android phone? Do you use play store? Can you review @prav ?

We are not asking for 5* reviews for rewards, just provide your honest reviews after trying it. This will help more users to have confidence.

Currently we have 500+ downloads and 4. 2* average score. Last time we checked, we had 842 users. Your support and participation is crucial as we don't have huge marketing budget like #Meta.

Also available on #Fdroid and via #SideStore

#Prav #Privacy #WhatsApp #FreeSoftware