Yes, very sad.
Two alternatives exist:
1. Syncthing-Fork (https://github.com/Catfriend1/syncthing-android) - Works just like the official app. Install from F-Droid or GitHub. Single developer but active.
2. Syncthing in Termux - Run the actual Syncthing program in Termux. Takes more setup but uses the standard version.
The fork is easier to use, while Termux needs more setup but gives you the standard Syncthing experience.