Do you prefer using PH on your mobile or desktop?

6mo ago

29 replies

I generally use it on mobile 📳, but I lean towards a desktop 💻 for enhanced visibility. It enables me to freely search the internet for newly added products, giving me a better opportunity to try, assess, and vote.

Replies

Ahmed Khairy @ahmedkhairy

They have a delightful mobile experience. Love all the notifications and engagement. But I gotta say I prefer desktop for better community engagement.

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@ahmedkhairy Have you attempted to evaluate products on mobile? If so, could you share your experience?

Nov 11, 2023

Philipp Jackson @ffffilipp

Desktop only, to take rest from working on startup ✌️

Nov 8, 2023

Mike Fitzbaxter @mike_fitzbaxter

I use both, mobile is great for browsing new releases, but desktop is definitely better for community engagement... the browsing on the mobile app of discussions is sub-optimal.

Nov 8, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@mike_fitzbaxter Absolutely Mobile's awesome for quick peeks, but assessing intricate releases like SaaS tools is a challenge. How do you currently navigate these constraints and evaluate products effectively on mobile?

Nov 9, 2023

Nevena Sofranic @nevena_sofranic

Desktop, mobile needs a lot of work.

Nov 8, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@nevena_sofranic Yeah it's clear there is room for improvement, What's the top feature or aspect you wish to see updated on the mobile version to enhance your PH experience?

Nov 9, 2023

Carol Moh @carolmoh

I prefer desktop for actually spending real time on PH as I can then bounce over to a product's website and check it out much more comfortably! However, for just checking in on the discussion board and general community chat I don't mind being on the app.

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@carolmoh Completely resonates with your approach! It's all about leveraging the strengths of each platform. What potential additions to the mobile version could be game-changers, making you consider relying on it exclusively instead of the desktop?

Nov 9, 2023

Sherry L @shezzy04

Desktop! Surprised at all the desktop users actually :)

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@shezzy04 Surprising, right? Desktops seem to have their loyal following. What is it about the desktop experience that you find more appealing or efficient compared to mobile for Product Hunt?

Nov 9, 2023

Fabian Maume @fabian_maume

I do prefer desjtop. I don't like how the notification are displayed in the app.

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@fabian_maume Yeah, the experience does vary quite a bit. Does that mean you don't use the app at all?

Nov 11, 2023

Fabian Maume @fabian_maume

@shaimaa_sa93 I'm not using the app. If I need to check Product hunt while away of the computer, I'm checking it in web-browser.

Nov 11, 2023

Nastassia @nastassia_k

Mainly desktop, so I can thoroughly look through product presentations and discussions. But I use an app when I am on the go and I want to check the daily product list

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@nastassia_k Great approach! While using the app, Are you able to evaluate the products to be able to vote?

Nov 11, 2023

Artyom Sviridov @sviridov

I use both, in my opinion PH is equally convenient for mobile and desktop.

Nov 9, 2023

Shaimaa Salama @shaimaa_sa93

@sviridov Thank you for sharing your perspective! Could you share your experience with evaluating products using the app? There have been mentions in the discussion about it being challenging to assess products from the app—what are your thoughts on this?

Nov 11, 2023