The current functionality of the #Lemmy platform requires users to utilize their #Mastodon accounts to follow other Lemmy users, which differs from the approach taken by platforms like #mbin. This limitation can be seen as an inconvenience for those who prefer a more integrated user experience within Lemmy itself.
What about the app interstellar?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=one.jwr.interstellar
Not great, but “it’s working” at least