Why the app?

[Cottontop]

So I'm getting the message prompting me to download the app. Why do I want the app?

 

[dhays]

In some ways the app can be faster and cleaner to use on an IOS or Android device. I use the app on my phone and my iPad.

 

[Nomad Willy]

What's the advantage?
Dave,
10% faster or 90% faster?
Cleaner? My i-pad's not dirty.

I think all the problems I have are directly related to my i-pad or HughsNet.

 

[dhays]

I can't give you a percentage figure, I haven't paid close enough attention. It is easy enough to download the app and spend some time getting used to it. I still think it easier to use the website on a PC, but for the iPad I like the app a bit better.

 

[Tom.B]

After you get used to it, the new app is not bad. There is a bit of a love/hate curve you need to go thru at first though.

 

[Bruce B]

Screw the app!
I don't need no stinkin app!!!
"They" have enough ways to track me and my info...
Bruce
P.S. Safari works just fine in IOS

 

[cappy208]

Corrections and edits work differently between the two. It is not seamless.

 

[Peter B]

I only use the app, (but hardly ever do) on my iPhone. Safari browser on the MacBook Air and iPad is fine, and easier to navigate for mine...

 

[Cottontop]

Thanks for the responses. I guess the answer is that there is no compelling reason to download the app.

It's not just TrawlerForum. Lots of sites encourage downloading their app. I wonder why?

 

[ranger58sb]

It's not just TrawlerForum. Lots of sites encourage downloading their app. I wonder why?

Maybe more related to vBulletin rather than any specific vBulletin-driven forum.

-Chris