Watch MKBHD’s review of it to get an idea. Hunk of plastic over your mouth that does nothing to filter air.
Mastodon has a place, just isn’t for some people. I found the same problem you had with it. Just like how conversations work better in a Reddit-like style of communicating.
RedditIsFun was my goto years back before switching over to iOS to use Apollo. Even though Apollo is a fantastic app I found RedditIsFun to be my preference. Both apps will be missed, and I hope both developers make something as equivalent because the official Reddit app is just corporate level sad.
Remember folks, even if you do or don’t like Lemmy it is an alternative that appreciates the increased interest.