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The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle Direct (FD) groups on Android and iOS phone and tablet devices. The app is currently in development.  Supported devices:
==Freegle App==
The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle communities on Android and Apple iOS phones and tablet devices.


* Android 4.1+
'''Current Versions:'''
* IOS 6+ ie iPhone 3GS onwards
The current versions of apps are noted on the Dashboard of Modtools.


The Android development build can be installed by anyone with the link; installation of apps from unknown sources must be enabled
October 25 - Chris Cant retired, so new app releases are now generated automatically - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-android-testing-needed-please/9075 and https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-ios/9101 <br>


The iOS development build can only be installed on devices which are known to the developer ie where the UDID has been provided.  Use iTunes to find your UDID: http://whatsmyudid.com/
[[File:Dashboard app info.png|450px]]


=Current issues...=


* Facebook sign in works. If you register for first time using Facebook then you have to log out and sign in again before you can join a group.
'''Notes:'''  
* Google and Yahoo sign in or register not implemented yet
* If you use Google or Yahoo to sign in to Freegle Direct you can create a password at https://direct.ilovefreegle.org/ using the forgot password functionality.
* The app has no settings or lost password functionality so it sends you to the web version.


=Functionality=
On 13.9.22, Google Play Store said that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs.
There isn’t comparable info for iOS, though there are various stats available, eg almost 24,000 downloads of the Freegle app in the last year.


Note: The 4th and 5th found groups are currently forced to be the Freegle Playground and a Mobile app test FD group.
On 29.11.22, Google Play Store for the apps on Android was showing 100k+ downloads and ModTools 100+.  


* First time user: find nearest FD groups, preview items, register using Facebook or email/password and join group
* Existing user: Sign in using Facebook or email/password.  Google and Yahoo sign in not supported yet.
* View current posts, inc search (for one word) and All/Wanted/Offers.  New message count shown; Load more messages. Shows photos on post (tap to expand). Shows map (tap to open Google maps in browser). Reply (if not your post).
* Send OFFER or REQUEST to one of your groups with optional photo.  If offline, then post is queued for delivery when online.
* My posts shows the correspondence about the posts you started (with unread messages highlighted)
* View current settings
* Leave a group, join another group
* Send contact message to group owner. If offline, then message is queued for delivery when online.
* Send Chris App Feedback - includes the internal log.
* Sign out and Unsubscribe
* "About Freegle" page
* "Disclaimer" page
* "How to Freegle" page
* "Thanks" page
* FD status report available
* App configurable at runtime
* Logs anonymous app use with platform info at startup


=Confirmed OK devices=
'''Reports on feedback for apps:'''


* Fairphone Android 4.2.2
May 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk]<br>
* Nexus 7, Android 4.4.4 and Android 5.0.2
June 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uu-YsmJOmL4uPX4ZpCDLGx5Q_cpKw8dBbmKXKi_EHdo/edit?usp=sharing] <br>
* iPad 2, iOS 8.1
July 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14eUMXZ1_Kg82Gn1zJnVlAP5KQgcBDCRucaUnTTfch8k/edit?usp=sharing]<br>
* iPhone 3GS, iOS 6.1.6
August 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZhxuSZvHFMGb5ESKyaWQkmWkK_P3_TAKcdxV1h0L2BI/edit?pli=1#heading=h.cozd53bn9kul]<br>
* HTC One, Android 4.4.3
September 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-september-2024/7954]<br>
* Axius Q8, 4.1.1
October 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-october-2024/8020]<br>
November 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-november-2024/8097]<br>
December 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-december-2024/8176]<br>
January 2025 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-january-2025/8265]<br>
February 2025-[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-february-2025/8367]<br>
March & April 2025 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-march-and-april-2025/8534]<br>
May & June 2025- [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-may-and-june-2025/8701]<br>
July 2025 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-july-2025/8804]


=Not working devices=


* Touchpad 7, Android 4.0.4
- '''Supported devices:'''
* Arnova, Android 4.03
* Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015 (or later)
* iOS 13+ is supported for Apple iOS devices


=Screenshots=


[[File:Fairphone_Screenshot_2014-11-20-19-24-23.png|x400px|Start up screen]]
=ModTools app=
[[File:Fairphone_Screenshot_2014-11-20-19-24-54.png|x400px|Finding a group]]
 
[[File:Nexus_7_Screenshot_2015-01-23-09-14-03.png|x400px|Viewing posts and asking for a bed]]
There is also a ModTools app for Freegle volunteers.  The latest version of the Modtools app is noted on Modtools Dashboard.
[[File:Nexus_Screenshot_2014-11-20-19-18-58.png|x400px|Posting an OFFER]]
 
[[File:IPhone3GS_screenshot_IMG_0144.PNG|x400px|Replying to respondents]]
 
[[File:Fairphone_Screenshot_2015-01-23-09-00-21.png|x400px|Signing in]]
 
[[File:Fairphone_Screenshot_2015-01-23-09-28-25.png|x400px|Registering]]
A major overhaul of the Modtools app was implemented in June 2025 <br>
19.1.25 -  https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-113/8230 <br>
12.12.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-111/8131 <br>
26.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-110/8012 <br>
25.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-109/8002\<br>
12.08.24 -  catching up with recent changes including
*Show quicker chat review
*Handle system-added community events
*Change wording on publicity posts.
*Allow Support to trigger an unsubscribe for a user
*Allow all mods to see systemwide stats now that we are on faster hosting
*Not displaying old image thumbnails
15.4.24 - sorts the “View message on Modtools” bug - and has other updates.<br>
15.4.24  - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/no-more-ios-mt-app-updates-for-a-while/7326
 
=App links=
 
Users can find the app by searching for Freegle in their app store. These links are also available:
 
* https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
* https://freegle.it/android
* https://freegle.it/ios
 
=Features=
 
The Freegle app uses the same code as the main Freegle website and so generally has the same functionality and look-and-feel as the main website when used on a mobile device.
 
Where needed, the app has changed or additional functionality for phone use, such as:
* Receiving notifications
* Log in within app, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and [[Sign in with Apple]] on iOS
* Share posts using other phone apps
* Direct access to take photos
* Opens website links within the app
* Save handover events to calendar
 
=Thanks=
 
The original development of the app was part funded by Cumbria County Council, the [[Sustain Eden project]] and funds donated to Freegle, 2014.
 
Chris Cant developed the apps for Modtools and the website, and continued to maintain them until September 2025. 
 
Any further donations to help with the development or improvements welcome here https://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/
 
[[category:Freegle App]]
[[category:ModTools]]

Latest revision as of 14:27, 2 November 2025

Freegle App

The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle communities on Android and Apple iOS phones and tablet devices.

Current Versions: The current versions of apps are noted on the Dashboard of Modtools.

October 25 - Chris Cant retired, so new app releases are now generated automatically - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-android-testing-needed-please/9075 and https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-ios/9101


Notes:

On 13.9.22, Google Play Store said that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs. There isn’t comparable info for iOS, though there are various stats available, eg almost 24,000 downloads of the Freegle app in the last year.

On 29.11.22, Google Play Store for the apps on Android was showing 100k+ downloads and ModTools 100+.


Reports on feedback for apps:

May 2024 - [1]
June 2024 - [2]
July 2024 - [3]
August 2024 - [4]
September 2024 - [5]
October 2024 - [6]
November 2024 - [7]
December 2024 - [8]
January 2025 - [9]
February 2025-[10]
March & April 2025 - [11]
May & June 2025- [12]
July 2025 - [13]


- Supported devices:

  • Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015 (or later)
  • iOS 13+ is supported for Apple iOS devices


ModTools app

There is also a ModTools app for Freegle volunteers. The latest version of the Modtools app is noted on Modtools Dashboard.


A major overhaul of the Modtools app was implemented in June 2025
19.1.25 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-113/8230
12.12.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-111/8131
26.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-110/8012
25.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-109/8002\
12.08.24 - catching up with recent changes including

  • Show quicker chat review
  • Handle system-added community events
  • Change wording on publicity posts.
  • Allow Support to trigger an unsubscribe for a user
  • Allow all mods to see systemwide stats now that we are on faster hosting
  • Not displaying old image thumbnails

15.4.24 - sorts the “View message on Modtools” bug - and has other updates.
15.4.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/no-more-ios-mt-app-updates-for-a-while/7326

App links

Users can find the app by searching for Freegle in their app store. These links are also available:

Features

The Freegle app uses the same code as the main Freegle website and so generally has the same functionality and look-and-feel as the main website when used on a mobile device.

Where needed, the app has changed or additional functionality for phone use, such as:

  • Receiving notifications
  • Log in within app, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Sign in with Apple on iOS
  • Share posts using other phone apps
  • Direct access to take photos
  • Opens website links within the app
  • Save handover events to calendar

Thanks

The original development of the app was part funded by Cumbria County Council, the Sustain Eden project and funds donated to Freegle, 2014.

Chris Cant developed the apps for Modtools and the website, and continued to maintain them until September 2025.

Any further donations to help with the development or improvements welcome here https://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/

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