Burst for reddit

Burst for reddit

by Alex Duckmanton

53 ratings
30 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 22, 2018
  • April 1, 2019
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This app helps users break free from filter bubbles by finding and merging comments from reposted content across Reddit. It offers diverse perspectives on the same links to foster a more open mindset.

Finds reposts across Reddit
Intelligently merges comments
Exposes diverse perspectives
Helps break down filter bubbles
Fosters open mindset
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What's New in Burst for reddit

1.16

April 1, 2019

Hello again! I'm back and fixing bugs and adding safety features. This update includes: - See something nasty? Now you can report posts, comments, and messages - See someone nasty? Now you can block users and make 'em go away for good - Added links to the reddit privacy and content policies, so you can brush up on what's naughty and what's nice - Swiping back from a subreddit for the first time no longer opens the drawer - Fixes a crash when trying to scroll and exit the image previewer at the same time - Fixes a crash when commenting goes horribly wrong - Some cleanups under the hood

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User reviews

Decent app, logging in doesn’t work.

I can’t log into the app with my Reddit account, so I can’t get personalized feeds or any permissions, app works well otherwise.

Beautifully simple and smooth but...

The Ui is so smooth and simple and looks so good however some thing I wish the app had are: 1) the option to toggle auto play for videos and gifs so you don’t have to click a post to watch the video or get redirected to an external site, 2) subreddit heading so I know what subreddit the post is from at a glance. 3) full image cards, again so you can just scroll through content. 4) hide read posts on scroll.
Other than that,this client has so much potential.

Update: several months later. It seems development has stopped.

Update: year later. Nothing
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Awesome app, but two problems :(

I love this app. It’s buttery smooth, smartly designed, and most of all it lets me take a short dip into comments without getting lost in all of reddit. It’s definitely my favorite reddit app by far!

But about a year ago I stopped using it because of two problems. And unfortunately they still exist.

1: sometimes when trying to swipe down to exit a preview, it just. Doesn’t? The image just bounces back up and you have to use the “x” button instead. Not a huge deal, but it does break the flow that makes this app so awesome.

2: and then here’s the deal breaker. About half the posts that are gifs are in horrible quality. You can see the preview which looks decent, and you can open the post in other reddit apps and have the quality you expect. But when you open it through Burst you would swear you just opened a 240p YouTube video (sometimes worse)

That alone is the reason I can’t keep using this app. If it was just a low quality post that would be one thing, but when multiple other reddit apps show it in perfect quality, it’s a whole other issue.

So for now I’ll be switching back to the official reddit app. But I’ll be keeping an eye on Burst in hopes of some fixes rolling out! Easy 5 star if that happens!
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Sleek and intuitive reddit app

Really satisfied with Burst. Would be even better with cards that fit the height of the image instead of a fixed height.

Good, but needs more options

This app is beautiful. I love the UI in every way. But I have a couple complaints. I want to turn off the repost merging functionality as well as add what sub the post is from in the feed. If those two things were added, this would be my 100% daily reddit driver.

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FAQ

What does Burst for Reddit do?

Burst for Reddit helps you escape filter bubbles by finding reposts of links across the platform. It then intelligently merges the comments from these various reposts into a single, consolidated discussion. This allows you to see a wider range of opinions and perspectives on the same content.

How does Burst for Reddit help break filter bubbles?

By identifying when the same link is posted in different subreddits, including those with opposing viewpoints (e.g., r/politics, r/conservative, r/liberal), Burst merges their comment sections. This exposure to diverse discussions on identical content is designed to help users recognize and break free from their existing filter bubbles.

Is Burst for Reddit free to use?

Yes, Burst for Reddit is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features to merge comments and explore different perspectives on Reddit content.

What kind of content can Burst for Reddit analyze?

The app is designed to analyze any link that is reposted across different subreddits on Reddit. It can merge comments from links shared in various communities, from technology and news to political discussions, helping to provide a more comprehensive view of the discourse surrounding that link.