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


Current Versions:
'''Current Versions:'''
*18.5.24 - Freegle - Android: 3.1.14
The current versions of apps are noted on the Dashboard of Modtools.
*18.5.24 - Freegle - iOS 3.1.14


18.5.24 3.1.14 update, catchup on website changes.<br>
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>
5.5.24 3.1.13 update, should sort the recent problems with photo uploads. And it includes other website fixes.<br>
18.4.24 3.1.12 update, catching up with the latest website developments and some fixes. <br>
28.2.24 3.1.10 update released to reinstate the ads that were missing. <br>
25.2.24 3.1.9 update included various website updates, but still has an unresolved issue about opening shortlinks, eg to posters and business cards.
On iOS 17 it lets you Add to Calendar for agreed handover date-time-s again; there’s supposed to be an option to only enable adding events but I (Chris) couldn’t get this working, so the app asks for Full Access.to the calendar if you want to add such an event. You can turn Full Access on and off via iOS phone Settings.


[[File:Dashboard app info.png|450px]]


Note:  on 13.9.22, Google Play Store says that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs.
 
'''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.
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+.
On 29.11.22, Google Play Store for the apps on Android was showing 100k+ downloads and ModTools 100+.  


Supported devices:
 
'''Reports on feedback for apps:'''
 
May 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk]<br>
June 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uu-YsmJOmL4uPX4ZpCDLGx5Q_cpKw8dBbmKXKi_EHdo/edit?usp=sharing] <br>
July 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14eUMXZ1_Kg82Gn1zJnVlAP5KQgcBDCRucaUnTTfch8k/edit?usp=sharing]<br>
August 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZhxuSZvHFMGb5ESKyaWQkmWkK_P3_TAKcdxV1h0L2BI/edit?pli=1#heading=h.cozd53bn9kul]<br>
September 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-september-2024/7954]<br>
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]
 
 
- '''Supported devices:'''
*  Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015 (or later)
*  Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015 (or later)
*  iOS 13+ is supported for Apple iOS devies
*  iOS 13+ is supported for Apple iOS devices
 


=ModTools app=
=ModTools app=


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


*15.04.24 - ModTools - Android 0.3.104
*11.12.23 - ModTools - iOS 0.3.101


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


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=Thanks=
=Thanks=


The original development of the app was part funded by Cumbria County Council, the [[Sustain Eden project]] and funds donated to Freegle.
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/
Any further donations to help with the development or improvements welcome here https://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/


[[category:Freegle App]]
[[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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