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		npteljes on Dec 9, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tell HN: You can't add “no ads” in your Play Store... The alternative I'd like is making common user expectations into formalized properties of the software, making them visible and searchable. Like how it lists "Offers in-app purchases" currently, it could also list "Ad-free", "Free", etc.

chalst on Dec 9, 2021 [–]

F-Droid does this already with its listing of 'anti-features' for each app.

medstrom on Dec 9, 2021 | | [–]

Yes, what I've sometimes done is search F-Droid first, then find that same app on the iOS app store.

npteljes on Dec 9, 2021 | | [–]

Yes, and I love it! I'm using LineageOS for the third year now.

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