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Yomitan vs Blip
Yomitan
180 positive (86%) · 22 mixed (11%) · 7 negative (3%)
Trust + time weighted: +84%
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Protip: install a lookup dictionary like yomitan and just move your mouse on the word (or whatever if you don't use a PC) Or just in general learn to be self-sufficient and independent in looking up things on your own. You should have a workflow where it shouldn't take you more than one or two seconds to look up an unknown word or phrase
Because it's a bug/error in the recording. The jpod101 (or whatever) audio recordings that yomitan uses by default have some mistakes here and there. There are some really funny ones where the audio is completely different or doesn't even make sense.
But these days the usual advice of mining + anki and yomitan seems to get people there faster, so I recommend that.
Use better tools to make lookups easier (digital manga + mokuro + yomitan)
I personally just use yomitan with a couple J-J dictionaries like 三省堂 and 大辞林.
Blip
37 positive (90%) · 1 mixed (2%) · 3 negative (7%)
Trust + time weighted: +86%
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Blip is a cross-platform file transfer application that Reddit users primarily recommend for moving photos, files, and folders between Android, Mac, Windows, and iOS devices. It is positioned as a versatile alternative to Apple's AirDrop, specifically for users who need to bridge different operating systems. Unlike many local-only transfer tools, Blip is praised for its ability to send files over the internet and mobile data, meaning devices do not need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to communicate. Users frequently mention it as a solution for sending high-quality media without cloud compression.
Reviews consistently highlight Blip's speed and reliability, with several users claiming it is quicker and more dependable than LocalSend. Specific praise is directed at its ability to handle folders and its consistent transfer speeds, particularly when moving files from a Mac to an Android device. Many reviewers appreciate that the app can run in the background, allowing for a single-tap transfer experience without requiring the application to be actively open on the receiving device. The lack of file size limits and the fact that it remains free for personal use are also major points of satisfaction.
However, opinions divide regarding privacy and technical requirements. The most significant recurring complaint is that Blip requires an account to function, which some users find unnecessary and a potential privacy risk. Because it supports transfers across different networks, files may pass through the company's servers rather than staying strictly local, leading privacy-conscious users to prefer open-source (FOSS) alternatives. Additionally, a small number of users have reported a specific error on Android where the app claims there is no internet connection despite a stable signal. The choice generally depends on whether a user values the convenience of remote, background transfers over the account-free, local-only nature of open-source competitors.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds that users describe as superior to LocalSend
- Works over different networks and mobile data, not just local Wi-Fi
- Supports sending entire folders and large files without size limits
- Operates in the background so the app does not need to be open to receive files
Cons
- Requires users to create an account, which is a barrier for privacy-focused individuals
- Not open source, leading to concerns about how data is handled
- Occasional technical bugs on Android reporting no internet connection
- Files may pass through company servers when devices are on different networks
Top excerpts
Blip destroys local send As a long time local send user who recently switched lol
Blip .. great for send (for me mainly photos) to family, to my iPad, to my computer. Free.
Blip for file transfer
Blip is better
Yeah huge bump for blip. Its really good and doesnt have any of the drawbacks that some of the others have for completely free for personal use.