BeeksElectricJan 25, 2023
Marco Arment

Ivory is out! By far and away my favorite Mastodon app.

Before @ivory, Mastodon felt like a Twitter clone that I wasn’t really “getting”, bouncing between apps and not finding any that fit me.

With Ivory, Mastodon became not only a drop-in replacement for Twitter for me, but an upgrade that’s actually so much better than Twitter that I don’t think about it at all anymore.

I immediately subscribed to the highest Ivory plan. They deserve our support!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ivory-for-mastodon-by-tapbots/id6444602274?l=en

Jan 24, 2023 at 10:15pmIvory for iOS
Show threadEshu MarneediJan 24, 2023

@marcoarment @ivory Absolutely. Ivory rules!

(Now we need that Mac app beta, please and thank you)

Show threadwilliam.maggosJan 24, 2023

@marcoarment @ivory

as an Android user, kinda jealous of the loving reviews. I do enjoy @megalodon though.

Show threadlj·rkJan 24, 2023
@wjmaggos @marcoarment @ivory @megalodon I'm currently happy with https://elk.zone, currently a web app but soon to be on Android "natively" as well!
Elk

A nimble Mastodon web client

Elk
Show threadPaul StocktonJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory 100% this! Tweetbot was what made Twitter for me in the early days and likewise Ivory is now following in its footsteps
Show threadDereck McDuffJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment
I’ve never used tweetbot, but Ivory is very nice! Thanks for the recommendation on @atpfm !
Show threadSimon HarperJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory @pauls Agreed. Love this place. May it never turn into the quagmire Twitter has.
Show threadBen RoethigJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory yes they do
Show threadChris BurrowsJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory hi, … can anyone tell me where the subscribe button is? I cannot find it.
Show threadEshu MarneediJan 24, 2023
@cjburrows @marcoarment @ivory Hit your avatar in the top left, then hit “free trial.”
Show threadChris BurrowsJan 24, 2023
@EshuMarneedi @marcoarment @ivory ok got it. I am embarrassed at how stupid the thing I just did was so I’m gonna stop talking.
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 24, 2023
@cjburrows @marcoarment @ivory on Ivory, try posting, or replying. You found it!
Show threadFred OchsenhirtJan 25, 2023
@cjburrows tap your profile pic. Tap settings. Under “about” look for Free Trial.
Show threadMichael GemarJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory It’s pretty, and I like the customization. I’d still really like some features of other clients, like the ability to see the local feeds of non-subscribed instances. I think it still has some polishing needed.
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023

@michaelgemar @marcoarment @ivory don’t forget that the app team is two people, @mark and @paul

They know they have a list of additions they want to make and I am sure they will do all in due course. But also, feel free to ask them about other requests…they are great about communicating with users!

Show threadMichael GemarJan 25, 2023
@robspodcastmug @marcoarment @ivory @mark @paul I realize it’s a new release from a small team, so I’m happy to cut them some slack. (It’s also great, though, that there are so many client options, so everyone can find something they like.)
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@michaelgemar @marcoarment @ivory @mark @paul agree!
Show threadClaude M. SchraderJan 25, 2023
@michaelgemar they’ve been calling this the early access release. There’s a lot still on their roadmap
Show threadjosephJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory same. Feels like I’m wearing my favorite sweatshirt. 😀
Show threadJill MinorJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory got it from the App Store on the most expensive plan. I agree, we have to support development of this new web world. My GOD it's beautiful. KUDOS to the designers. #Ivory
Show threadAnthonyJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory I’ve been trying to get into Mastodon more lately and Ivory truly makes the experience enjoyable. Never felt the same way about Twitter (except with Tweetbot).
Show threadCaeden Kane, CouncilorJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment I have no doubt about the team and the app. I do have doubts on mastodon itself. More people are joining, but we need “official” accounts from brands and government agencies.
Show threadCraig ChamberlainJan 24, 2023
@ckane @marcoarment “they” need us more than we need them. Rest assured the officlal folks will follow the herd. :)
Show threadfrankbeutellJan 25, 2023
@ckane @marcoarment
They are coming, give them some time. For example in Germany many official institutes and agencies are joining mastodon atm, heck there’s even a official instance for government agencies only. https://social.bund.de/explore
social.bund.de

Dies ist der Mastodon-Server der Bundesbeauftragten für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI).

Mastodon hosted on social.bund.de
Show threadJen Roth ⚾ 👟Jan 26, 2023
@ckane Sincere question: why do we need official accounts from brands?
Show threadAndrew Escobar (Andres)Jan 24, 2023
@marcoarment This doesn’t fell like “home” yet but it feels like Twitter circa 2011–2012. Exciting!
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory still misses things: edit, images covering the post window (not the tiny half ones), smaller profile avatar, reply and instant show reply… It will get better, I know.
Show threadMerrieMcGawJan 24, 2023
@david They’ll get there, I’m sure. They had to rush this out the door and it is just the bare bones at the moment. I am happily finding that I like it and am confident the most highly requested features will be ready soon.
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@david @marcoarment @ivory btw edit is technically there. Tap the gear then tap delete and you have this
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 25, 2023
@robspodcastmug @marcoarment @ivory hmm, interesting. I wonder what would happen to the replies (if post has any), if one did that. 🤔
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@david @marcoarment @ivory that I am not sure of…. @mark can you respond when you have time?
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@david @marcoarment @ivory BTW this is how they implemented “edit” with Tweetbot too
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 25, 2023
@robspodcastmug @marcoarment @ivory right, but Twitter is different, because edits weren’t allowed. On Mastodon they are.
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@david @marcoarment @ivory ok. I did not know that. Thanks
Show threadMark Jardine Jan 25, 2023
@david @robspodcastmug @marcoarment @ivory That's just how it worked in Tweetbot because Twitter had no edit feature (back then). We will build the ability to edit in the future.
Show threadRobspodcastmugJan 25, 2023
@mark @david @marcoarment @ivory wooo hooo!
Show threadGik  | 💙➡️🇺🇦Jan 25, 2023
@david @robspodcastmug @marcoarment Instance version dependent also. If 4.1 or greater, it can allow edits (admin decision). Instead of “Delete & Post” you’ll see “Edit Post” on an enabled instance. Anyone who engaged with the post prior to edit will receive notification that post has changed. Up to you to visit and view versions to decide if you want to maintain Boost or Fav (not sure about Bookmarks). This version of Ivory allows you to View Post Link(?) where you edit on instance.
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 25, 2023

@gikiski @robspodcastmug @marcoarment I run a 4.0.2 instance, I don’t see the setting to disable edits. Anyone running Mastodon would want to keep it up-to-date.

Yes, you can go edit on the web client, but for me that’s less than desirable.

Show threadGik  | 💙➡️🇺🇦Jan 25, 2023
@david Regarding Delete & Post, it acts as a new post. IIRC, the prior engagement gets lost.
Show threadDavid CollantesJan 25, 2023
@gikiski yeah, that’s no good. It will change, I am sure, when they implement that Mastodon capability. What is now is a left over from their Twitter client.
Show threadGik  | 💙➡️🇺🇦Jan 25, 2023
@david delete test https://social.lol/@gikiski/109747062936732795 view this post of mine as example of versions a few minutes ago.
Gik :prami: (@[email protected])

delete test

social.lol
Show threadJordan FaustinoJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment agreed, it’s like Twitter but with real people
Show threadStrohMaestrohJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory Is there anything comparable for Android? I use Tusky and like it, but I am curious if there's anything else out there.
Show threadThe Tech PastorJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory
Show threadAndreas NetzmannJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory at least logging into mastodon.social feels like using Twitter with Tweetbot currently 😢
Show threadAndreas NetzmannJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory
Show threadAndreas NetzmannJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory It took a few tries, eventually I was able to log in.
Show threadMikeJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory instant ivory subscriber here too! Not only did it bring me over to Mastodon; it brought me back from being off Twitter-like platforms for the past 4 years!!
Show threadAlan James 🚴🏽Jan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory I'm hearing that it's bad for those that need accessibility support, particularly those that use screen readers. I hope the devs listen and start making it more accessible. #accessibility #ivory.
Show threadPenguinJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory It is indeed a great Mastodon app. So tired of even paid Mastodon apps dumping you into a browser to do various things, leaving me with 50 open browser tabs after using Mastodon for several hours. And glad to get the Tweetbot experience back!
Show threadstyrofoamSkilletJan 24, 2023

@marcoarment huge agreement from me! The tech community I want to follow has all moved over to Mastodon and the non-tech communities I like to follow have all moved to Discord, or had been there for some time already.

My internet is chill and fun again!

Show threadThis is HellJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory Mine too! Feels like home!!!
Show threadCapricaJan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory I had heard you guys talk about it on ATP but having used the official client I didn’t think I’d need Ivory. After trying it today and feeling like I was coming home to Tweetbot I was sold.
Show threadBob Pluss Jan 24, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory couldn’t agree more!
Show threadDeborah Zanke (She/Her)
Jan 25, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory @stevevrporter
Show threadcarozasJan 25, 2023
@marcoarment Ivory is great, but there are still a bunch of people that are still on Twitter and not on Mastadon. Maybe that will change in time, but for now my timeline is about 10% of what it was.
Show threadNathan KingJan 25, 2023
@marcoarment Just subscribed! It is a fantastic app.
Show threadBryan CulverJan 25, 2023
@marcoarment based on my screen time I think another indie app needs to have a higher tier too.
Show threadPaul CancellieriJan 25, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory @Bushwhack Same Marco. (And BTW, any app recommendation from you is one I take seriously).
Show threadChristophe BobdaJan 25, 2023
@marcoarment @ivory
I downloaded it from the PlayStore, but it's still not able to connect me.
I wish it would allow me to follow people on different servers without having to copy addresses over.
Show threadFred OchsenhirtJan 25, 2023
@cbobda the version of @ivory on the play store is fake. It’s only available on iOS.