FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the mobile app
What is the pricing model for the app?
The price has yet to be determined and subject to change. I am trying to keep it as affordable as possible while still being sustainable for continued development. The current price I'm considering is $15 USD, which is comparable to similar apps in the market.
That said, I understand that no matter the price there will still be people who are not able to afford it. If you are in that situation, please feel free to reach out to me directly and we can work something out. I will refresh a pool of promo codes every year that I will be setting aside.
The app will be released as a one-time purchase application for both iOS and Android. The price is not finalized, but there will not be any required recurring fees or subscriptions that otherwise gate features.
TestFlight will remain free for beta testers, but keep in mind it will be used as the primary testing ground for new features and changes before they are released to the public. Therefore, beta testers should expect more bugs and instability compared to the paid version. For Google Play beta testers, I have a pool of promo codes I refresh each start of the year so cannot blanket guarantee free access to all new beta testers indefinitely.
When will the app be released?
There is no official release date for the app at this time. Stump as a whole is a project I build out after work during my spare time, and the mobile app is just a slice of that overall effort. So, committing to dates is not something I like to make a habit of doing.
I have very loose goals to release the app by 2027, but that entirely depends on where life takes me between now and then.
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!
How can I help with translations?
If you'd like to help translate Stump into other languages, you can do so here. You can do as little or as much as you'd like at a time! If you don't see your language listed, feel free to reach out to me via a GitHub issue.
How can I provide feedback or report bugs?
The best way to provide feedback or report bugs is to open an issue on GitHub, directly. If you are a TestFlight user and prefer to submit feedback directly through TestFlight, please make sure to not anonymously submit questions that require a response. Apple does not provide any way for me to respond to anonymous feedback submitted through TestFlight.
There is also a troubleshooting guide that may help you resolve common issues.
Will the macOS version be developed more?
You might have noticed you can install the mobile app on macOS devices with Apple Silicon. This is a neat feature of macOS where it will run the iPad version of the app, however it is not a first-class masOS application. The app will not be optimized for macOS, nor will it receive macOS-specific features, until the app is more stable and feature-complete on mobile platforms. Eventually, though, it is on my radar.
First-class support for other server types?
What this refers to is support for other server types like Kavita, Komga, etc, through their own APIs, rather than through OPDS which has some limitations.
At this time, the mobile app only supports Stump servers natively. I am not strictly opposed to first-class support for other server types existing in the same application, but it would require significant development effort and comes with an exponential maintenance burden that I would not want to take on myself, to be honest.
I think the existing OPDS support gets you most of the high-level features you'd want from a non-Stump server, anyways.