FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the mobile app
Pricing
The price has yet to be determined and subject to change
The app will remain free for alpha testers via TestFlight and Google Play. Once the app is more stable and feature-complete, it will be released as a paid app on both platforms. The price is not finalized, but it will be a one-time purchase with no required recurring fees or subscriptions that otherwise gate features.
Why React Native?
React Native is often criticized for its performance and reliability, but it has come a long way since its inception. Stump is primarily developed and maintained by a single person, so it is important to consider the trade-offs between performance and development overhead.
Regardless, I am confident that it is at least a good fit for Stump, as it is a relatively simple app with a focus on content consumption - which doesn’t inherently require a lot of performance.
If you’re interested in updates, you can track the broad progress here. If you’re a mobile developer and would like to help out, please feel free to reach out!
Why OPDS v2?
I recognize that there are many OPDS v1.2-compatible servers out there, and OPDS v2.0 is not widely adopted yet.
However, I really don’t like XML - at least not from the perspective of a developer. I don’t want to have to maintain an XML client for the app. There are lots of really great v1.2-compatible apps out there, so I’m only supporting OPDS v2.0.
That said, I will consider outside contributions that successfully wrangle v1.2 vs v2.0 client-side negotiations without breakage. Please reach out if you’re interested in contributing!
Will there be translations?
Yes! The app will be translated into multiple languages in the same way the web app is. I plan to start this effort once the app is more stable and feature-complete.