[APP][4.0+] Forum Fiend

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ape.apps.forumfiend

So I am the developer of a little known Tapatalk alternative forum reader called Forum Fiend. The app has come a long way since I released it last fall. The reason for my post is that I have noticed XDA is the #3 site accessed through Forum Fiend, so there might be a couple of users around here. Was wondering if people could share their issues with the app or provide feedback on how to make it better. My goal is to provide a fully functional and superior forum browsing experience vs Tapatalk.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Sent from my SM-P600 using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.

Update 20150112 - v1.3.1

• Addressed bugs from Google Play error console
• Added "Timeline" view and start page option
• Added the ability to rename servers on the main screen
• Improved server-detection methods
• Removed old unused libraries
• Forum owners can now collect Google Analytics data through Forum Fiend
• Forum owners can now use their own Mobfox ad banners to monitize through Forum Fiend

Update 20141217 - v1.3

• All new theme settings screen with real-time preview
• Added quick reply on post pages
• Brought post pagination stuff out of the menus/actionbar
• Can now customize the forum start page
• Active Users sidebar can now be turned off for tablets
• Inbox/Mail layout updates
• Layout updates to sliding drawer menu
• Added support for https servers
• Now supports Android v2.3 Gingerbread devices
• Added Material theme support
• Bug fixes

Update 20141128 - v1.2.14

• Slight layout changes
• Bug fixes

Update 20141123 - v1.2.13.1

• Quick bugfix release for Lollipop devices

Update 20141122 - v1.2.13

• Increased mail service timer again to further reduce server loads
• Slight theme changes
• Added a circle border around user avatars

Update 20141111 - v1.2.12

• Theme updates for Lollipop devices
• Other random slight theme updates

Update 20140930 - v1.2.11

• Bug fixes

Update 20140829 - v1.2.10

• Increased the mail service timer to reduce loads on servers
• Added Meme Maker!
• Added user online status indicator to posts
• Slight layout rearrangments on posts and topics
• Slight layout changes to Chat screen
• Added the option to save post pictures to SD card

Update 20140803 - v1.2.9

• Addressed bugs from Google Play error console
• App now renders smileys
• Added support for
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  [*]Added a views indicator for topics
  [*]Added 'Open in Browser' and 'Share Topic' options for phpBB systems
  [*]App now handles file attachments
  [/LIST]
  
  [B]Update 20140609 - v1.2.8[/B]
  [LIST]
  [*]New Theme Options - Forum theme options have been greatly expanded.  You can now alter the accent color, background color, text color, forum element color/visibility, forum wallpaper, and turn on/off forum icons/avatars.
  [*]App can now be installed/moved to SD card
  [*]Kit Kat(+) devices now tint the status and nav bars with forum theme color
  [*]Added Favorites list (bookmarks) for forums.
  [*]Added more functionality to forums viewed in the Web View (non-tapatalk forums)
  [*]Various bug fixes
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  [B]Update 20140507 - v1.2.7[/B]
  [LIST]
  [*]Non-Tapatalk forums can now be added to the app.  If you enter a URL that does not work with Tapa, the app will ask if you want to use the forum in a WebView instead.
  [*]Added a post preview option to the new posts screen.  Also added a select all, and a clear all feature.  Find them by pressing the menu button on the new post screen.
  [*]Various other bug fixes and layout updates
  [/LIST]
  
  [B]Update 20140430 - v1.2.6[/B]
  [LIST]
  [*]You can now add a direct link on the homescreen to any of your forums.  It will behave just like having a stand alone forum app, completely bypassing the forum listing screen.  This required the Install Shortcut permission.
  [*]Forum elements now have sort of a shaded box theme to them.  I think it looks a little nicer, but if people don't like it I can revert back to the old look, or make it optional.
  [*]Got rid of the cartoon looking default avatar icon.
  [*]Improvements to post link, quote, and other BB code handling.
  [*]Forum topics listing now has an infinite scroll (at least until there are no topics left), kind of like the news feeds in Facebook and Twitter apps
  [*]The left slideout menu has been rearranged and now contains navigation links such as forum index, subscriptions, unread topics, etc
  [*]Added a quick popup tip on how to log in when you enter a forum as a guest
  [*]Changed the language on the forum listing screen input box to make it more apparent that a URL is the required input
  [*]Forum settings have been moved out of the sliding menu and on to their own screen.
  [/LIST]

Moving to Open Source

Just a heads up to everyone here who is interested in Forum Fiend. There are some changes coming soon to the project that you should be aware of, including transitioning the app to an open source model. See my blog for info on this:

http://blog.forumfiend.net/2015/02/forum-fiend-to-go-open-source.html

ST Dog said:

On what grounds?
Can you post the letter on your blog or forum?

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As promised, I have posted the letter they have sent me on my blog:

http://www.bastecklein.com/2015/03/cease-and-desist.html

I've just posted an update to Forum Fiend that includes some bug fixes and a few more of your suggestions. Changes include:

• Non-Tapatalk forums can now be added to the app. If you enter a URL that does not work with Tapa, the app will ask if you want to use the forum in a WebView instead.
• Added a post preview option to the new posts screen. Also added a select all, and a clear all feature. Find them by pressing the menu button on the new post screen.
• Various other bug fixes and layout updates

There is a full changelog within the app. I still have more of your suggestions to implement, so keep them coming. I will try to post new updates on a weekly basis (sooner if there are major bugs found). I think the next items on my list will be to add support for the xenforo conversation-style inbox system, and the ability to select which page is the default start page for each forum (index,inbox,subscriptions, etc). From there I will move on down the list of suggestions until I get the app right. Thanks again for your suggestions and support!

Forum Fiend is officially dead.

Just got my cease and desist letter from Tapatalk, Inc. I'll probably comply vs trying to fight it. Its been a good run though .

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.4.