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Mlem for Lemmy

Mlem for Lemmy

Your gateway to the Fediverse

84 ratings
56 reviews
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Released
July 19, 2023
Updated
October 19, 2026

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Developer

Eric Andrews
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Experience the Fediverse through a native iOS app designed for seamless interaction with all major Lemmy instances. Enjoy powerful features like swipe actions, quick account switching, and extensive customization for an optimized mobile experience.

βœ“Native iOS Swift development
βœ“Lemmy instance compatibility
βœ“Swipe actions
βœ“Account quick-switching
βœ“Customization options
βœ“Optimized backend
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What users say about Mlem for Lemmy

Reviews of Mlem for Lemmy are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 84 App Store ratings. What users like most: high quality and thoughtfully made app, joy to use. Top complaints: cannot sign up/validate username, annoying bug: loses progress when switching apps. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨High quality and thoughtfully made app
  • πŸ‘Joy to use
  • 🌟On par with Apollo for Reddit
  • πŸš€Seamless Lemmy experience
  • βœ…Mostly stable now
  • πŸ“±Best iOS Lemmy client
  • πŸš€Actively maintained by developer
  • πŸ’‘Feature-rich with customizability
  • 🌟UI is very friendly and user-centered
  • ✨Very polished
  • πŸš€Fast development cycle
  • πŸš€Intuitive and smart-looking features
  • 🌟Best looking app for Lemmy
  • πŸ‘Comparable experience to Apollo
  • 🌟Clean user interface
  • πŸ’‘Responsive developers
  • πŸš€Smooth animations
  • 🌟Best Lemmy client
  • πŸš€Excellent iOS native app
  • πŸš€Feels and performs excellently
  • πŸš€Seamless transition to fediverse
  • πŸ‘Inspires from Apollo's usability

Negative things

  • πŸ›Cannot sign up/validate username
  • πŸ›Annoying bug: loses progress when switching apps
  • πŸ›Bouncing back to feeds list is irritating
  • πŸ›Minor bugs introduced with updates
  • πŸ›Embedded content shows as links, not playable
  • πŸ›Font size issues with iOS accessibility settings
  • πŸ›Media type label covers image parts
  • πŸ›Crashing issues reported
  • πŸ›Jittery scroll on ProMotion displays
  • πŸ›Cannot log out without deleting account
  • πŸ›Requires re-signing into instance after external link
  • πŸ›No way to change font size
  • πŸ›Timeline is a mess
  • πŸ›Cannot save images
  • πŸ›Cannot zoom in on images
  • πŸ›Limited customization options
  • πŸ›Unable to load images without comments
  • πŸ›Bad app icon (furry)
  • πŸ›No full screen for pictures
  • πŸ›Takes to post instead of staying in feed
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What's New in Mlem for Lemmy

2.6.1

October 19, 2026

Minor bugfixing and compatibility: - Fix PieFed feeds - Fix slow mod mail loading - Fix threadiverse link detection when instance not in instance list - Disable instance uptime

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User reviews

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Dropped Support for PyLova

A new update removed the ability to see PyLova instances by gating PieFed behind requiring version 1.3.0 - a 9 month old version.
HHisArm

Love this app!

Reminds me of the old apollo app. Works great with self hosted instances and is so easy to use!!! Cheers to the Developer!
JMJoseph Mo.

Excellent app

Consider adding option to hide tab bar. Thanks!
Mmellowsongs

Looks good can’t sign up

It looks good but can’t make an account. Won’t ever validate a username as not taken so you can’t submit an application for an account
HHighJayhawk

Seriously high quality

One of the best ways of interacting with lemmy by far. Very high quality and thoughtfully made app that’s just a joy to use.
MMyCatOwnsMySoul
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

19 issues

Cannot validate username for account creation

Bug

Loses progress when switching to another app while composing a post/reply

Bug

App bounces back to the subscribed feeds list in various situations

Bug

New bugs introduced with each update

Bug

Embedded content (videos) only show as links

Bug

Changing font size via iOS Accessibility settings breaks drag and drop functionality

Bug

Media type label in the lower left corner covers parts of the image

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Jittery scrolling on ProMotion enabled iPhones

Bug

Cannot log out of an account without deleting it

Bug

Requires signing back into the instance every time an external link is followed

Bug

No way to change font size

Bug

Timeline is a mess

Bug

Unable to save images

Bug

Unable to zoom in on images

Bug

Unable to load images on their own without comments

Bug

Bad app icon (furry)

Bug

No full screen for pictures, always goes to post

Bug

Login required from the start for some users

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Customizability for each feed type (e.g., bold headlines)

Feature

Larger card view option

Feature

Compact view option

Feature

Option to customize gestures

Feature

Fix embedded content to be playable

Feature

Fix font size breaking drag and drop

Feature

Option to not display media type label or hide it

Feature

Mark inbox as read automatically

Feature

Hide post option

Feature

Customizable swipe options on posts

Feature

Cross-post functionality

Feature

Set Reader mode as default for links

Feature

Ability to zoom out on pictures

Feature

Ability to save images

Feature

Search for posts within a community

Feature

Block communities from post options menu

Feature

Filter instances option

Feature

Collapse all comments by default

Feature

Up/Down votes on the right side

Feature

FAQ

What is Mlem for Lemmy?

Mlem for Lemmy is a native iOS application designed to provide a smooth and feature-rich experience for accessing and interacting with Lemmy instances. It leverages iOS native Swift development to offer an optimized mobile interface for the Fediverse.

What are the key features of Mlem for Lemmy?

Key features include compatibility with all major Lemmy instances, intuitive swipe actions for content management, quick account switching, and a robust set of customization options. The app is built with a highly optimized backend for performance.

Is Mlem for Lemmy free to use?

Yes, Mlem for Lemmy is a free application. The provided data indicates it does not have ads or in-app purchases, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What devices is Mlem for Lemmy compatible with?

Mlem for Lemmy is designed for iOS devices. It is written fully in iOS' native Swift, ensuring it takes advantage of the best features your Apple device has to offer.

How does Mlem for Lemmy compare to other Fediverse apps?

Mlem for Lemmy focuses specifically on the Lemmy network, offering a native iOS experience with features tailored for this platform. Its native Swift development and optimized backend aim to provide a superior mobile interface compared to generic or web-based solutions.