I already have Nova Premium (my preferred launcher) which is what people have recommending. Was thinking of getting Stardew Valley since it’s only $5 but I did some research and apparently the mobile version is a bit out of date, idk.

  • Phuntis
    link
    fedilink
    122 years ago

    not 100% relevant to the post but do not use nova they got bought out by an ad/tracking company and shouldn’t be trusted to be a launcher

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      62 years ago

      damn, thats a bummer, time to try out some FOSS launchers :(

      any recommendations? I basically just need screen shortcuts, folders, and notification icons would be nice. also maybe pages but I could do without that with folders

      • Phuntis
        link
        fedilink
        62 years ago

        I use lawnchair launcher if you’re willing to use a beta version from a project that may or may not be dead and hasn’t been updated in like half a year unfortunately the up to date version isn’t on the playstore I don’t think and I don’t remember where you can find the up to date version sorry :(

  • justhach
    link
    fedilink
    82 years ago

    You can rent a movie through Google Play. I do that can’t find the movie I want to watch on any of the streaming services I’m subscribed to.

      • justhach
        link
        fedilink
        4
        edit-2
        2 years ago

        Fair enough. I no longer sail the high seas, but you do you, matey. Arrrrr.

  • @asukii@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    82 years ago

    Slay the Spire is a fantastic roguelike deckbuilding game, and I think the mobile version is around that pricepoint

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      32 years ago

      Hmm, I’m not usually into deckbuilding games, but that does seem like something perfect for touchscreens

  • i_need_a_vacation
    link
    fedilink
    72 years ago

    Stardew Valley is a great choice, if you are into gaming maybe some of the android ports for GTA? Like GTA 3 or Vice City.

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      42 years ago

      I already have the classic GTA games on steam, plus I tried the mobile ports when they first came out and I could NOT deal with the touch controls.

      Think I’ll just go with Stardew if I cant find anything else, since I doubt I’ll ever buy it on desktop and these kind of daily grind simulators are great for mobile

  • @catsup@lemmy.one
    link
    fedilink
    72 years ago

    AppOps: It’s a permissions manager that lets you grant apps “fake permissions”. Basically, it makes an app think it has a certain permission, but when it tries to use it it doesn’t get any data.

    It’s very hard to pirate, and root is not required :) It costs 3.00$

    Also consider checking out Poweramp, It’s one of the best local music players out there (1.00$)

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      22 years ago

      ooh, AppOps sounds nice +1

      although I am already using the premier audio player: foobar2000 :D

  • kopper [they/them]
    link
    fedilink
    62 years ago

    If you’re the kind of person who already bought Nova then you probably already have it as well but look into Tasker just in case you haven’t heard about it yet.

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      12 years ago

      Tasker

      oh damn thats dope, I’m usually not into automated stuff but that seems cool

  • @crowscall@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    62 years ago

    Both pc and mobile Stardew Valley are on version 1.5. At one point mobile didn’t have the 1.5 update, but that got sorted out a while ago. It’s a great game, I’d recommend getting it! :)

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      52 years ago

      It’s from their “opinion rewards” thing where you get Play credits for taking short surveys; they don’t give a lot, and I don’t get them frequently because I usually have my location data turned off which is how they determine which surveys to give you, which is why I really don’t want to waste the money I’ve already got

  • @sapo@beehaw.org
    link
    fedilink
    52 years ago

    Stardew Valley is great even if it’s out of date (though I’m not a huge fan of the interface on mobile)

    Minecraft is also great on Android these days

  • ReticentLily
    link
    fedilink
    42 years ago

    Consider grabbing the DLCs for Vampire Survivors, because that game deserves the $5 they don’t ask for on mobile.

    • GrandmasterFrankOP
      link
      fedilink
      32 years ago

      Is that the same one thats on steam? Looks a lot more fun than other idle games I’ve checked out

  • Liontigerwings
    link
    fedilink
    22 years ago

    Look through the apps you already have and see if there’s a premium version of whatever you got

  • @Mewtwo@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    12 years ago

    Buy some icon packs for Nova. I’m using Linex, and liked Lines, Min, Minoir. aCalendar, Another Widget is amazing.