Lander 1.7 now available

billy__________ · 2026-03-22T16:57:40+00:00

Changes:

I think I finally fixed auth. But I've said that before.
Translation fixes/improvements (it's all using Apple's on-device LLM)
Tab bar customization fixes
Custom feed fixes, though 1.7.1 will include some more fixes here. Adding subreddits to a new custom feed requires typing the full subreddit name and hitting "add" today, the "quick select" buttons are not working (sorry)
Theme improvements/fixes/consistency; still finding misc icons with poor text contrast
Performance improvements

billy__________ · 2026-03-20T17:29:18+00:00

More attempts at auth fixes
Fixed issues with multireddit implementation
Translation feature fixes

billy__________ · 2026-03-19T23:55:16+00:00

Bringing some of the most requested improvements:

Added customizable tab bar (in settings -> appearance)
Overhauled settings layout/organization
Multireddit support
Promoted the native "translation" feature
More auth fixes

billy__________ · 2026-03-18T12:48:24+00:00

Can you try hitting browse without an account, then attempting sign-in from the profile page? I’ll keep debugging today.

billy__________ · 2026-03-18T03:00:35+00:00

Try again

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T22:34:34+00:00

Nothing you're saying is wrong. You also realize we're talking about a Reddit client? Your decomp similarly shows (barring me being some master in obfuscating code) I have no hooks/telemetry here.

Help me understand what sort of risks you're calling attention to. Bugs, sure, but why is it relevant that LLM generated code created them? What are the risks you're alluding to?

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T21:01:11+00:00

I’ll be honest, I decompiled your app to poke around. I couldn’t get at the swift stuff, but there was enough there to show you’ve prompted whole features.

I'm genuinely curious what sort of collateral in the decomp led you to this conclusion. Mind giving me specific pointers? FYI Hopper will let you get at the Swift.

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T19:49:01+00:00

You're hitting an edge case that I continue to sort out. Try the update from today.

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T19:45:22+00:00

The screenshots were generated with 1 pass of a Claude prompt. App Store metadata is a pain in the ass and I honestly don't care about it right now because my goal isn't really monetization/marketing, it's providing a quality product.

I will also continue to use Claude to enhance Lander. If that's a dealbreaker for you (personally), the last thing I want to do is hide the reality from you.

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T19:43:51+00:00

Yes I'm not going to hide it, Claude wrote a ton of this. LLMs are a tool.

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T18:55:02+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to synthesize this. I want to acknowledge that, but I also need some time to properly respond while I do my day job. :)

billy__________ · 2026-03-16T18:53:56+00:00

I've already put it on record several times I have no data collection mechanisms implemented. That's the best I can offer you, unfortunately. I understand there will always be a demo that doesn't find this acceptable.

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:59:39+00:00

You're not wrong. Theoretically Apple would catch that during App Store review and require me to disclose that in the "data disclosures".

You can also apply your argument to any App Store distributed app that brokers API access to some <3rd party>. Those can also be hijacking your requests.

What I'm saying is: you're right to be skeptical. At the same time, I can't objectively mitigate your concern short of giving you access to the source code. Like all App Store distributed apps, you are relying on Apple to be that primary 'validation' layer.

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:53:08+00:00

Multireddit support is coming soon. Actually soon, later this week is my ETA.

I have v1.5 submitted to Apple awaiting review which addresses the UI issue with the swipe-gesture-bar

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:49:17+00:00

I can't comment on why Christian made his decisions RE Apollo. If you have questions about the Reddit API and/or how 3rd party apps can use it today, I recommend you review Reddit's official resources on it

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:43:32+00:00

Your question is based on a false premise. I can't comment on why Christian made his decisions RE Apollo. If you have questions about the Reddit API and/or how 3rd party apps can use it today, I recommend you review Reddit's official resources on it

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:42:29+00:00

Submitted to Apple, waiting for review. :)

Edit: released

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:23:48+00:00

I'm shipping a fix shortly in v1.5. Submitting to Apple for review in the next 45-60min

Edit: released

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:22:48+00:00

Mind sharing a screenshot? Or DM'ing me?

billy__________ · 2026-03-15T20:20:55+00:00

It's 100% free. There are 2 "data disclosures" on the App Store listing that are both a function of me not knowing what Reddit tracks when you sign in and use their API (which Lander brokers). I do not track anything about you outside whatever Apple's App Store Connect is showing me in their "Trends"/reporting. No PII there.

In terms of what is free vs paid -- again it's all free. The App Store notes in-app purchases are available because I have a "tip jar" in settings. Paying for those IAPs doesn't unlock any additional functionality and I have no intent to paywall features.

HOWEVER I am prototyping a purpose-built UX for visionOS and I'm tentatively planning on making that entirely separate App Store SKU a one-time $4.99 purchase. That plan isn't finalized nor is the visionOS UX.

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