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Sync isn't Open Source. So I'm wondering where do the development resources that go into Sync come from?

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[โ€“] ljdawson@lemmy.world 37 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In a cave with a box of scraps

[โ€“] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Providing context in case it is needed by OP: @ljdawson@lemmy.world is Sync's developer.

[โ€“] tinsuke@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago

Have you checked the "Get Sync Ultra" and "Remove ads" items on the drawer menu (swipe from the left side of the screen)?

And if you don't buy any of those, then ads.

That's how.

[โ€“] Xylight@lemmy.xylight.dev 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They come out of the efforts of a single dev.

[โ€“] lostmypasswordanew@feddit.de 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes, but I'm assuming that dev needs food. How does Sync turn into food?

[โ€“] Dalimey@ttrpg.network 18 points 1 year ago

There's a monthly/yearly paid version with some extra features for those who want to support the dev, and also a one time ad-free purchase option.

[โ€“] Razp@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago

Either ads, one time unlocks or yearly subscription

[โ€“] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 year ago

It comes from raw fuckin talent.

[โ€“] narwhal@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago

There are plenty of great apps developed by one or only a few people. I'm personally not surprised.

[โ€“] Kyle@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago

You get a good feel as to what the developer is like on his discord.

https://discord.gg/EdfD7UsB

[โ€“] aubertlone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Using Java and Kotlin.

I asked lj on discord after joining the dedicated server.

And yes he's paid through a combination of ads and the no ads / Sync Ultra purchases.