I’ve been using Ecency for a good while now,at least long enough for me to know it's special pecks and flaws as well. I first stumbled into it after trying a few other interfaces that felt either too heavy or too simple. When i tried Ecency, it hit that sweet spot considering it's clean design.and how fast enough it is to keep up with my ideas, and it's so friendly that I didn’t feel like I needed a handbook just to make a post. Since then,over the past couple of years I've spent on hive it’ has become my default doorway into Hive.
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What do I know about Ecency? First, it’s more than just a web app or a software, It’s an ecosystem. The team didn’t stop at giving us a polished interface; they layered in a reward loop with Ecency Points that actually nudges you to keep showing up, bring your best work, and support others. I love that I can earn points passively through engagement and then turn around to use those points for practical things that grow my reach and influence. It feels like the system says, “Thanks for contributing; here’s a little fuel to go further." This makes ecency unique because to the best of my knowledge only ecency has a reward loop for each engagement you make.
Now, between the web app and the mobile app, which do I prefer? Honestly, I use both, but for different moods and moments. On day to day basis, the mobile app is my go-to. I’m often on the move, and there’s a real freedom in being able to draft a post on my phone while I’m waiting in line or traveling. The mobile experience is surprisingly complete, I can browse communities, reply to comments quickly, check notifications, and keep a steady rhythm of engagement without feeling chained to a laptop or restricted by odd moments. The notifications are particularly helpful,they nudge me to respond in real time so conversations don’t go stale especially how they pop up on screen while im app, that's something that pushes me to always respond with immediate effect. And the editor on mobile has matured nicely; it handles images and formatting well enough that I don’t feel like I’m compromising quality when I publish on the app. Last Three months the app updated with really amazing features,you could check it out at Ecency app update
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That said, the web app is where I do my “deep work”, the bulky kind of work like If I’m writing something longer like this post, shaping a story with multiple images, or doing heavy formatting with Markdown, I prefer sitting at a keyboard. The web editor gives me more breathing room for structure, and I find it easier to organize drafts, insert links, and double check layout before hitting publish. Discovery also feels wider on desktop; it's easy moving from community to community and finding creators I wouldn’t have noticed on a smaller screen. If you forced me to choose only one, I’d probably keep the mobile app for everyday life, but I’d miss the web experience when it’s time to craft something astonishing.
Are there web features I wish would make their way more deeply into mobile? My answer is Yes! I'd like a couple features to be added. I’d love richer draft management on mobile, something like folders or quick templates for recurring post formats, a more enhanced user editor mode with side-by-side Markdown preview would also be amazing on phones and tablets, especially for persons like me who write longform often. And while mobile notifications are already helpful, a few more categorized controls would help, for example notifications per community, per post type would be a nice touch for people who juggle multiple projects.
Community wise, my Ecency experience has been one of the best parts of being on Hive. It’s not just the software; it’s the culture that’s formed around it, i mean the vibe is supportive without being performative. When I publish, I feel seen especially by people who love the same niches I do. I’ve discovered new creators through simple things like browsing trending tags, seeing who my favorite writers engage with, and following thoughtful comment threads. That social glue is real.
And then there’s the team. I want to give a genuine shout out to the folks behind Ecency, to 
If I zoom out, the reason I keep choosing Ecency is simple, it respects my time and my craft. It gives me tools to write, discover, and connect; it rewards me for showing up; and it does all of this without asking me to trade ease for control. The web app is my studio; the mobile app is my pocket notebook; the community is my heartbeat, together, they make Hive not just usable, but enjoyable.
So yes I’m team both, with a slight lean toward mobile for everyday momentum and web for deep dives. I’m grateful for the Ecency community that reads, comments, and uplifts, and for the developers who keep iterating with care. If you’re new and reading this, i have something to tell you in a sentence; Ecency makes Hive feel like home.
And if you’re already here, you know exactly what I mean.
