Mobile App needs tweaks

[whizchisOfficial1]

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I think the app in it's condition is well but it probably could require some tweaks to make the experience better. I think that the App itself should rework how the Inbox works as well as Issues and Forms. In the Issues and Forms part I believe that the Web features should be fully integrated into the App rather than requiring or suggesting to use the Web version for full functionality.

Like for instance, I had to rely on using a browser right now because my previous post was deleted due to not following the format which the app requires you to go to browser. The App itself should be able to do this, that’s one of my main criticisms. Every thing else I don’t really have a problem with, but maybe more features that are lacked in the mobile app should be featured.

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[roohan-514]

I agree — the GitHub mobile app has improved significantly, but the gap in feature parity with the web version is still noticeable, especially around forms and discussions. A few specifics:

1. Discussion/issue creation — the app currently redirects to the browser for template-based forms (like the one you posted), which defeats the purpose of a native app. This is a known limitation and has been raised by others too.
2. Inbox — the mobile inbox shows notifications but lacks filtering, bulk actions, and the ability to mark multiple items as done. The web version is significantly more capable here.
3. Forms requiring a specific format — the app should ideally render the same markdown templates and format hints that the web version shows inline. Currently, if a discussion template has required fields, the app doesn't surface them properly.
   A useful way to make this feedback count: add a screenshot comparison of what you see in the app vs what you see in the browser for the same action (e.g., creating a discussion with a template). The product team prioritizes mobile parity issues that come with clear, reproducible examples. GitHub's mobile team has been closing this gap steadily, but input like yours helps them prioritize what to tackle next.

[whizchisOfficial1]

I agree — the GitHub mobile app has improved significantly, but the gap in feature parity with the web version is still noticeable, especially around forms and discussions. A few specifics:

1. Discussion/issue creation — the app currently redirects to the browser for template-based forms (like the one you posted), which defeats the purpose of a native app. This is a known limitation and has been raised by others too.

2. Inbox — the mobile inbox shows notifications but lacks filtering, bulk actions, and the ability to mark multiple items as done. The web version is significantly more capable here.

3. Forms requiring a specific format — the app should ideally render the same markdown templates and format hints that the web version shows inline. Currently, if a discussion template has required fields, the app doesn't surface them properly.

A useful way to make this feedback count: add a screenshot comparison of what you see in the app vs what you see in the browser for the same action (e.g., creating a discussion with a template). The product team prioritizes mobile parity issues that come with clear, reproducible examples. GitHub's mobile team has been closing this gap steadily, but input like yours helps them prioritize what to tackle next.

Absolutely, this directly addresses my point perfectly. The Mobile App lacks features that the web version does to the fact that it just redirects you to the browser which is useless. That includes reports, you can't even report somebody or contents without being redirected to the browser.

But as to follow with your suggestion, I will provide comparison as to what appears in the app and browser. For the Github Community Forum and most Forums you cannot start one at all in the App as it lacks the template.

[roohan-514]

Great screenshots — this makes the gap very clear. The contrast between what the app shows ("You need to use a browser") vs what the web version offers is exactly the kind of evidence the product team needs.
The reporting issue you mentioned is a good additional data point too — any flow that forces a browser redirect from the app is part of the same feature parity gap. If you're able to add a screenshot of that as well, it would make the feedback even more complete.
Thanks for taking the time to document this properly — it turns a general complaint into a concrete, actionable report.

[whizchisOfficial1]

Yes of course, and thank you for the feedback and additional information necessary to provide what the mobile app lacks and all the features that require a browser!!

As for reporting, there's not even a page in the App, it just sends you to the browser in a flash!

I think that's pretty much all the web-based stuff that the app has, especially the ones you listed. But if you would like to provide more please feel free!