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Mumsnet App or Website?

34 replies

MyOtherProfile · 26/01/2021 08:15

Suddenly wondered today if I'm missing anything by not using the App. What do you think? Pros and cons?

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TheChosenTwo · 26/01/2021 08:19

Never used the app, I see a lot of people saying they can’t do or see things from the app (glitches I think) and I’ve never been tempted myself.

tocketytickety · 26/01/2021 08:38

I think the app seems even more limited than the mobile site, which is more limited that the desktop site.

Never used the app, only the mobile site and desktop site. I use the desktop one more nowadays.

dementedpixie · 26/01/2021 08:39

I use the mobile site, never the app

burfordbrown · 26/01/2021 10:51

I use the app but I never ever look at mumsnet on a computer, only my phone

Original poster
MyOtherProfile · 26/01/2021 15:18

Hmm it doesn't sound too much like I should get the app then.

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flummingbird · 26/01/2021 15:21

If you're on iPhone the app is good. I recently changed to android and the app on here is bloody awful...

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MyOtherProfile · 26/01/2021 17:34

Ok thanks. Android here so I will carry on with the website. Good to know I'm not missing out at all!

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Plonque · 26/01/2021 17:40

I use the app, can't stand the website. Feels like it's back to front 🤷🏽‍♀️

gurglebelly · 26/01/2021 17:46

I use the app, but then I personally think the website is a bit of a mess

Original poster
MyOtherProfile · 26/01/2021 19:11

@Plonque and @gurglebelly are you on iPhone or Android?

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Plonque · 26/01/2021 19:21

I'm on iPhone.

Sparticle · 26/01/2021 19:47

I’ve tried the app but could never get on with it. I prefer the website and usually I’m on my mobile.

sanityisamyth · 26/01/2021 19:49

I only ever use the app. I almost forgot there was a website! I only go on the website if I've got any messages (which is rare!).

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MyOtherProfile · 27/01/2021 06:50

@sanityisamyth are you iPhone too?

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sanityisamyth · 27/01/2021 07:05

Yes :)

OhMsBeliever · 27/01/2021 07:06

I only ever use the app (iPhone or iPad here) I've never had a problem with it, can see photos etc.

The only time I use the site on a browser is if I get an email telling me I have a message.

lljkk · 27/01/2021 07:10

App is poor.

I have it both on phone (android) & ipod.
But prefer website.

The ipod version of app is much better to use but still a pain (harder to navigate, less functionality, less reliably puts my posts up, harder to search threads) compared to website.

gurglebelly · 27/01/2021 07:16

I'm on iPhone

Ginfordinner · 27/01/2021 07:20

@TheChosenTwo

Never used the app, I see a lot of people saying they can’t do or see things from the app (glitches I think) and I’ve never been tempted myself.
It's why I don't use the app either.
Ginfordinner · 27/01/2021 07:21

Android here BTW

cherrypop86 · 27/01/2021 07:29

I use the app. I'm interested to see if others can quote people from the app. I've never been to do that.

megletthesecond · 27/01/2021 07:31

Mobile site. I can't fit anything else on my phone.

sanityisamyth · 27/01/2021 07:44

@cherrypop86

I use the app. I'm interested to see if others can quote people from the app. I've never been to do that.

I can quote from the app - demonstrated! Just swipe left from the right hand side of the post.

The bookmark function is there too as a reminder to those who like to put . Or F or other random letters on a thread!

Ginfordinner · 27/01/2021 07:47

@megletthesecond

Mobile site. I can't fit anything else on my phone.
Don't you have a browser app on your phone?
cherrypop86 · 27/01/2021 07:48

Nothing happens when I do that, it's weird.

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