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Ask HN: Am I the only person who hates mobile apps but adores computer software?
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this post was submitted on 22 Sep 2025
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I actively avoid buying products that require an app. All to often the app is abandoned and then my product that works just fine otherwise it's crippled.
Smart home products are some of the worst.
A friend of mine got a cat feeder that requires WiFi access to change schedules on a phone app… I’ll let your mind wander about all the ways that’s awful 😅