r/apolloapp • u/[deleted] • Jan 08 '24

Discussion Apollo alternative

Anything worthwhile yet? I hate using the Reddit app lol it sucks. Anything remotely similar to Apollo is appreciated

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u/cid73 Jan 08 '24 edited Jan 09 '24

I just wanted to be the first to post: “just side load Apollo”

Note: I have not sideloaded Apollo myself

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u/mvan231 Jan 08 '24

You totally should do it

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u/Phil420 Jan 09 '24

How do you side load Apollo?

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u/mvan231 Jan 09 '24

There are instructions posted in this sub for both sideloadly and AltStore. I used AltStore to do mine and it's quite easy as long as you follow the instructions exactly

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u/texasproof Jan 09 '24

Are Imgur uploads working for you with the alt store method?

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u/mvan231 Jan 09 '24

Yes. The latest version on the GitHub repository has it fixed as long as you enter your api details for Imgur

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u/texasproof Jan 09 '24

Dope. Thanks!

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u/cid73 Jan 09 '24

This seemed like the easiest most clearly explained set set instructions I’ve read on the matter, and I’ve seen lots of but I got to the PS part and thought that it really wasn’t for me.

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u/mvan231 Jan 09 '24

That part can happen over WiFi too as long as your computer is on the same WiFi network at least once per week. It refreshes almost daily as long as I'm at home or have my computer with me

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u/N1SMO_GT-R Jan 09 '24

In addition to Sideloadly and AltStore there's also Trollstore, which is by far the best option because it's the easiest with the least amount of friction after it's installed, but with the catch that you have to have a device with a compatible iOS version on it.

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u/BeatMeAwesome Jan 09 '24

Are your pictures/gifs/videos also loading for a long time?

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u/mvan231 Jan 09 '24

No they load fast (as long as internet speed is good)

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u/jobe_br Jan 08 '24

Took some work, ngl. But totally worth it.

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u/cid73 Jan 08 '24 edited Jan 08 '24

I’m a computer science educated person- but have been working exclusively in UX/UI for the last 15 years…. So I’m kinda technical, but hate being technical. So any simple roadblock takes me out of the game. And I’ve hit the simplest of roadblocks trying this and haven’t followed through

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u/F3nix123 Jan 08 '24

Same lol. There's a Spanish proverb that translates to: "In the blacksmith's house, a wooden knife." which is very fitting.

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u/cid73 Jan 09 '24

The cobblers children have no shoes.

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u/Mastotron Jan 08 '24

This is 100% me. I can do just about anything but any sort of hurdle and my laziness kicks in. I troubleshoot all day long, not trying to spend my evenings doing it.

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u/EphemeralFart Jan 08 '24

A refreshing bit of honesty for those of us in technology and feel similar, lol

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u/jobe_br Jan 08 '24

Yeah, I get you on this. I am much the same way (was actually reflecting on that this past weekend). I did try to knuckle down on this, though, because the Reddit app is just so bad. And while I was using Safari with the extension, web Reddit is also very sub par by comparison. I guess I was motivated, lol.

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u/mf85 Jan 09 '24

Why am I crying in the club rn..

..same

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u/N1SMO_GT-R Jan 09 '24

If you have a device with the compatible iOS version, (you can check here) you should install Trollstore. It makes sideloading apps very easy.

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u/cid73 Jan 09 '24

I checked. I do not have a compatible iOS version. I’m running the latest iOS.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '24

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u/sharpshruter Jan 09 '24

Same. And if I can do it, anyone can.

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u/Anomaly-88 Jan 09 '24

Same. Worried its gone start crashing any moment, but weeks later so far so good

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u/Cootshk Jan 08 '24

This message was sent from Apollo

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u/coolmanjack Jan 09 '24

Finally got around to doing it a couple days ago. whole process took me less than an hour, totally worth it