# Sync for Lemmy

> A beautiful Lemmy app for browsing Lemmy on the go!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.syncapps.lemmy\_sync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.syncapps.lemmy_sync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.syncapps.lemmy_sync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sync Apps LTD
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 86,848
- **Rating:** 3.24 / 5 (4,915 ratings)
- **Version:** v24.03.26-14:56
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-26
- **First published:** 2023-08-02
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.syncapps.lemmy_sync)
- **Website:** [https://syncapps.io](https://syncapps.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/28463889](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/28463889)

## Description

Sync for Lemmy is a powerful and visually stunning app designed to bring the full Lemmy experience to your mobile device. It offers secure login, multi-account support, and an intuitive Material You interface with extensive customization options. Users can enjoy rich card previews including images, videos, and texts, plus features like swiping gestures, advanced submission editing, and a best-in-class image viewer that supports GIFs, galleries, and more.

The app emphasizes performance and usability, featuring a night theme optimized for AMOLED screens and color-coded comments for quick scanning. With messaging capabilities, random community browsing, adjustable font sizes, and multi-window support to open multiple subs simultaneously, Sync for Lemmy provides an exceptional on-the-go browsing experience. Please note it is an unofficial Lemmy app actively discussed at lemmy.world/c/syncforlemmy.

## Rankings

- #235,111 — Overall
- #19 — sync
- #43 — reddit

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `io.syncapps.lemmy_sync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Sync for Lemmy is widely praised for its clean, customizable UI, smooth performance, and familiar feel for Reddit users. The developer is responsive and frequently releases updates. However, some users note bugs like occasional crashes, auto-refresh issues that reset hidden posts, and basic features behind paywalls. There are also some usability quirks, such as account management difficulties and posting errors on certain instances. Overall, it is regarded as the best Lemmy client available, with appreciated payment options and consistent improvements.

### Pros

- Familiar and polished user interface that makes transitioning from Reddit easier.
- Customizable and feature-rich with smooth performance and swipe controls.
- Responsive developer who quickly addresses bugs and updates the app regularly.
- Ad-free and subscription/lifetime purchase options that users appreciate supporting.
- Clean, well-designed UI that many consider the best among Lemmy apps.

### Cons

- Some bugs including occasional crashes and desync issues between instances.
- Basic features like notifications are behind a paywall, which users find annoying.
- Auto-refresh issues that undo hidden posts and force restarts of scroll sessions.
- Limited customization options and some UX quirks compared to other apps.
- Errors when submitting posts to some Lemmy instances and unclear instance management.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.syncapps.lemmy_sync)