We have been beta testing Forum Runner for the past few weeks and Tapatalk for few days. Here is feedback from one of my users who use a paid Android version for both.
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My initial take/comparison:
Forum Runner:
1) LaTex works!
2) Compact/efficient look.
3)
- When app is reopened, it reverts to the forum runner home screen.
- Easy to quote and reply.
4) Images work fine, no other attachments can be uploaded/viewed
Taptalk:
1) No LaTex
2) Looks more sophisticated, but my initial reaction is that it is somewhat more difficult to navigate.
3)
- Indicates (with the old green dot) who is online/offline.
- Slightly better access to forum's account management (profile, who's online).
- When app is reopened, it keeps the prior screen.
- Has "view in browser" button.
4) Images work fine, no other attachments can be uploaded/viewed -- although there is a download button for .pdf's, they do no download.
As of now, the LaTex functionality for Forum Runner trumps the benefits of Tapatalk. And I do kind of like Forum Runner's interface better, but that may be because that is what I have been using for the past 2 weeks.