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Thanks for the suggestion. I do plan to publish the app on Google Play as well. While much of the audience is FOSS-oriented, there are also users who aren’t fam

Thanks for the suggestion. I do plan to publish the app on Google Play as well. While much of the audience is FOSS-oriented, there are also users who aren’t familiar with open source or compiling apps themselves, like here: https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/issues/48 https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/issues/48. For them, donations are a simple way to support the project, and they’re definitely appreciated.

Milpotel 8mo ago
Some projects offer the app for free on Fdroid and charge a small fee on Play. Might be an option as well.
- nativeforks 8mo ago
  Thanks! MBCompass will stay fully FOSS and free. Donations are extremely rare (tbh, I've not received a single one), especially from the Foss Android community, but they’re still very helpful for long-term sustainability (given Google's non-sense Play monthly policies) and greatly appreciated, especially for users new to open source.
  - embedding-shape 8mo ago
    > (tbh, I've not received a single one), Not true anymore! \o/ I don't use Android anymore, but I agree a lot with the principles you've shared here, so it's a thank you for sharing that. And I know how difficult it is to get the first donations, and after you get the first, it's much easier to get the later ones. So best of luck, and I hope you'll remain steadfast with your principles when it'll matter! :)
    - nativeforks 8mo ago
      Thank you, that really means a lot. Consistency has been important to me, whether it’s shipping regular releases with real improvements (https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases) or writing about Android development and FOSS alongside the project. I really appreciate the encouragement and support.
  - jasonvorhe 8mo ago
    You might add Bitcoin, Lighting or Monero to your donations page. Would've gladly dropped you a few bucks but I don't use any of the services you're offering.
    - nativeforks 8mo ago
      Thanks for the suggestion, that’s a fair point. I currently rely on a couple of mainstream platforms mainly to keep things simple, but I do see the value in more open and permissionless options like Bitcoin/Lightning or Monero. I’ll definitely consider adding at least one of them going forward. Really appreciate the willingness to support.

Milpotel 8mo ago

Some projects offer the app for free on Fdroid and charge a small fee on Play. Might be an option as well.

nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks! MBCompass will stay fully FOSS and free. Donations are extremely rare (tbh, I've not received a single one), especially from the Foss Android community, but they’re still very helpful for long-term sustainability (given Google's non-sense Play monthly policies) and greatly appreciated, especially for users new to open source.
- embedding-shape 8mo ago
  > (tbh, I've not received a single one), Not true anymore! \o/ I don't use Android anymore, but I agree a lot with the principles you've shared here, so it's a thank you for sharing that. And I know how difficult it is to get the first donations, and after you get the first, it's much easier to get the later ones. So best of luck, and I hope you'll remain steadfast with your principles when it'll matter! :)
  - nativeforks 8mo ago
    Thank you, that really means a lot. Consistency has been important to me, whether it’s shipping regular releases with real improvements (https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases) or writing about Android development and FOSS alongside the project. I really appreciate the encouragement and support.
- jasonvorhe 8mo ago
  You might add Bitcoin, Lighting or Monero to your donations page. Would've gladly dropped you a few bucks but I don't use any of the services you're offering.
  - nativeforks 8mo ago
    Thanks for the suggestion, that’s a fair point. I currently rely on a couple of mainstream platforms mainly to keep things simple, but I do see the value in more open and permissionless options like Bitcoin/Lightning or Monero. I’ll definitely consider adding at least one of them going forward. Really appreciate the willingness to support.