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Computers & Hardware => Android & other hand held devices => Topic started by: Chrysalis on August 23, 2016, 01:19:10 PM

Title: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 23, 2016, 01:19:10 PM
I noticed tapatalk has started some kind of monetization strategy, I cannot pin the date when they did this but now the app force enables a feeds function, to turn it off one has to be a vip subscriber monthly, it also started push notifications (can turn off at least without vip) and every time make a post somewhere is asking me if I want to add the forum section to feeds, a bit crazy.  What I really dont like tho is that they added a feature they know be annoying, I know they know because they are offering the ability to turn it off as a vip feature.  Is a shame because before these changes tapatalk was quite a nice app.  Although what I may do is grab an old backup of it from titanium backup and then just not upgrade it again.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: roseway on August 23, 2016, 03:03:23 PM
I'd be interested in this too. Even before the latest updates I found it too pushy generally. I just want a simple app which does what I want and no more.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chunkers on August 23, 2016, 03:10:15 PM
I hate Tapatalk too, I paid for my version and then suddenly a year or two ads reappeared, GRRRRR , when you pay for the software and they still bombard you with apps.

I tried Forum Fiend for a while but I believe it cratered so I am back to using Tapatalk,  a lot of sites have decent mobile versions now but on balance I still think Tapatalk is better.

<watching this thread for recommendations>

C
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: roseway on August 23, 2016, 03:38:46 PM
It's still possible to download a version of Forum Fiend at https://www.apk4fun.com/apk/32083/ but I don't know anything about the status of this download.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 23, 2016, 04:15:04 PM
I hate Tapatalk too, I paid for my version and then suddenly a year or two ads reappeared, GRRRRR , when you pay for the software and they still bombard you with apps.

yep they downgraded you, seems they not satisfied with a one time purchase.

Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on August 24, 2016, 11:39:29 AM
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I cannot pin the date when they did this but now the app force enables a feeds function,

Does that happen on this forum?   When I signed up to install tapatalk integration on my server I selected the option which least bugs the user and although you can do things like build up your own ads, I didnt bother and everything should be set to least intrusive to the EU.

However, I got an email about a couple of asking me to do a update, which I haven't yet done because it said something about advertising changes.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 24, 2016, 12:02:17 PM
yep, it does it when first posting to any section using tapatalk.

I am not 100% sure I remember right tho, so will test again later.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on August 24, 2016, 11:53:42 PM
Hmmm.  Ok ty, so its nothing to do with the latest upgrade then :/
 
I'm in no rush to upgrade to the latest version as from what I can see theres no bug fixes, just something to do with Ads.   
Tapatalk is a PITA to update as it involves down-time... and rarely goes right first time.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 25, 2016, 06:51:21 AM
I had a quick look, your forum doesnt have chat available, whilst all the others do which is good.

I did not make a post tho as I had no post to make, but yeah it seems kitz forum is less pushy.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 26, 2016, 07:17:06 AM
kitz sadly can confirm am getting feed prompts and tapatalk ads here,  is shame what they done
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: d2d4j on August 26, 2016, 08:47:26 AM
Hi

I use tapatalk and you can turn off feed prompts in settings - even for individual forums you have set

The ads, on mine are a single line, easy to distinguish and not intrusive

Also, I seem to remember a year or so ago, anyone with fully paid version, had to contact tapatalk to correct the ads appearing, but Ofcourse it may have changed now

I hope that helps

Many thanks

John
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: d2d4j on August 26, 2016, 08:52:17 AM
Hi

Sorry, if it helps better, just been into settings, and you need to disable push notification on whichever forums you want them to stop

I hope I have understood your issue correctly, but apologise if I'm wrong sorry

Many thanks

John
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on August 26, 2016, 09:12:47 AM
that is already done but it doesnt stop all the feed stuff.

the feed prompts toggle requires vip subscription.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 26, 2016, 01:44:55 PM
I dont think tapatalk is working atm.   Previous mails said the updates were voluntary, but I got a couple of emails this w/e to say that the version Im using has now expired and I must update.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on September 26, 2016, 01:55:37 PM
They are devious arent they.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 26, 2016, 02:14:21 PM
Well that was a Surprise!

Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on September 26, 2016, 02:16:07 PM
So a false flag they sent out.

I am going to try the older tapatalk client from my backup later to see how many sites it still works on.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 26, 2016, 02:17:45 PM
Normally I have to take the forums offline and it takes ages.... and most of the time something will go wrong.  (Its not a plugin supported by SMF)
Had everything prepared, did a trial run.. said everything was OK, so went for it without taking the forum down.   All done.  :)
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 26, 2016, 02:20:43 PM
>>> So a false flag they sent out

I dont think so,  it wasnt working properly until I did.   I could see something weird also from GigabitEthernet, there was a notification but had no clue what it was and couldnt view content.  After the update I can see its related to chat.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on September 27, 2016, 08:05:54 AM
older tapatalk still works if anyone wants it ill upload later android version
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 27, 2016, 11:41:58 AM
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older tapatalk still works if anyone wants it ill upload later android version

So as long as the [server] version is up to date, then the older [client] versions are still supported?
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: Chrysalis on September 27, 2016, 02:56:29 PM
seems so, I have not noticed any issues.

even a very old version from start of 2015 works, but I then put on 5.8.5 which seems the last version I got before they implemented this mess. 5.8.5 is from june 2016.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 28, 2016, 01:31:53 PM
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Normally I have to take the forums offline and it takes ages.... and most of the time something will go wrong.  (Its not a plugin supported by SMF)

Spoke too soon.   Update is throwing 10's of thousands of errors to the forum since I upgraded  >:(
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 28, 2016, 01:35:34 PM
Test

Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 28, 2016, 01:38:15 PM
Damn.   Critical error anytime anyone posts using tapatalk and general errors for anytime anyone reads any post regardless or not if they are using tapatalk.   >:( >:(
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 28, 2016, 02:36:29 PM
Test

Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: d2d4j on September 28, 2016, 02:41:05 PM
Hi kitz

I'm on iPhone 5 and if this posts ok, no errors seem on tapatalk app on mobile

I hope that helps a little

Many thanks

John
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: kitz on September 28, 2016, 02:45:46 PM
Thanks john.    Ive just cleared out all the error logs - there was so many it was difficult to track which error belonged to which post.

I couldnt see that your post throwed an error.   Can you please post again... and confirm that you are using the latest iOS version of tapatalk.

Now the logs are clear I should be able to see everything much better.

Cheers.
Title: Re: tapatalk alternatives do they exist?
Post by: d2d4j on September 28, 2016, 03:55:27 PM
Hi kitz

Many thanks and sorry for delayed reply

Yes, latest iOS10.2 I think and all apps updated

I hope that helps

Many thanks

John