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


'''Current Versions:'''
==Current versions==
*9.4.25 - Android 3.2.22
The current app versions are shown on the ModTools Dashboard.
*9.4.25 iOS 3.2.22


9.4.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-3-2-2/8492 - catch up and fix ad display <br>
In October 2025, Chris Cant retired, so new app releases are now generated automatically - see https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-android-testing-needed-please/9075 and https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/app-releases-ios/9101
20.2.25 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-3-2-18/8411 - fix for chat problems<br>
24.1.25 -https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-3-2-14/8226 - website catch ups<br>
26.11.24 - https://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Help_with_the_Wiki - update inc latest microvolunteering <br?
22.11.24 - Android first, then iOS added Google Pay https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-3-2-10/8076<br>
22.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.o,rg/t/freegle-app-3-2-9/7992<br>
21.8.24 3.2.5- photo presentation improvement. <br>
18.8.24 - new presentation of posts (2 columns) and updated advert presentation.<br>
1.8.24 - fix for photo upload issue in chats.<br>
28.7.24 3.1.22 - fix for chitchat issue. This version was made mandatory to stop using the UploadCare photo uploader. Anyone on an older version of the app will be shown a message that upgrading is required in order to do anything.<br>
27.7.24 3.1.21 update - latest in update to accommodate photo uploading, display and storage. <br>
18.5.24 3.1.14,11.6.24 3.1.15 and 14.6.24 3.1.16 updates, catchup on website changes.<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]]


'''Notes:'''
==Notes==
On 13.9.22, Google Play Store showed the Freegle app on Android had 29,223 installs, and ModTools 131 installs. There isn't comparable data for iOS, though various stats are available - for example, almost 24,000 downloads of the Freegle app in the year to that point.


On 13.9.22, Google Play Store says that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs.
On 29.11.22, Google Play Store showed the Freegle app on Android had passed 100,000 downloads, and ModTools 100+.
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 app feedback==
*May 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk
*June 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uu-YsmJOmL4uPX4ZpCDLGx5Q_cpKw8dBbmKXKi_EHdo/edit?usp=sharing
*July 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14eUMXZ1_Kg82Gn1zJnVlAP5KQgcBDCRucaUnTTfch8k/edit?usp=sharing
*August 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZhxuSZvHFMGb5ESKyaWQkmWkK_P3_TAKcdxV1h0L2BI/edit?pli=1#heading=h.cozd53bn9kul
*September 2024 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-september-2024/7954
*October 2024 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-october-2024/8020
*November 2024 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-november-2024/8097
*December 2024 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-december-2024/8176
*January 2025 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-january-2025/8265
*February 2025 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-february-2025/8367
*March & April 2025 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-march-and-april-2025/8534
*May & June 2025 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-may-and-june-2025/8701
*July 2025 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-july-2025/8804


==Supported devices==
*Android 5.1 (first released 2 March 2015) or later
*iOS 13+ for Apple devices


'''Reports on feedback for apps:'''
==ModTools app==
There is also a ModTools app for Freegle volunteers. The latest version is noted on the ModTools Dashboard.


May 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk]<br>
A major overhaul of the ModTools app was implemented in June 2025.
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>


*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're on faster hosting
**Not displaying old image thumbnails
*15.4.24 - fixed the "View message on ModTools" bug, and other updates - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/no-more-ios-mt-app-updates-for-a-while/7326


 
==App links==
- '''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:
 
* 2.7.25- ModTools - Android 0.4.3
* 2.7.25 - ModTools - iOS 0.4.2
 
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:
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


* https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
==Features==
* https://freegle.it/android
The Freegle app uses the same code as the main Freegle website, so it generally has the same functionality and look-and-feel as the website on a mobile device.
* https://freegle.it/ios


=Features=
Where needed, the app has extra or different functionality for phone use, such as:
*Receiving notifications
*Logging in within the app, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and [[Sign in with Apple]] on iOS
*Sharing posts using other phone apps
*Direct access to take photos
*Opening website links within the app
*Saving handover events to your calendar


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.
==Beta tester==
If you're interested in being a beta tester: to get the beta version of an app, the app must already be installed on your device.


Where needed, the app has changed or additional functionality for phone use, such as:
*Open the Play Store.
* Receiving notifications
*At the top right, tap the profile icon.
* Log in within app, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and [[Sign in with Apple]] on iOS
*Tap 'Manage apps and devices', then 'Installed'.
* Share posts using other phone apps
*Tap the app to open its details page.
* Direct access to take photos
*Under 'Join the beta', tap 'Join', then 'Join' again.
* Opens website links within the app
* Save handover events to calendar


=Thanks=
==Thanks==
The app's original development was part-funded by Cumbria County Council, the Sustain Eden project, and donations to Freegle, in 2014.


The original development of the app was part funded by Cumbria County Council, the [[Sustain Eden project]] and funds donated to Freegle.
Chris Cant developed the ModTools and website apps, and maintained them until September 2025.


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


[[category:Freegle App]]
[[Category:Moderating with ModTools]]

Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

The Freegle app gives access to Freegle communities on Android and Apple iOS phones and tablets.

Current versions

The current app versions are shown on the ModTools Dashboard.

In October 2025, Chris Cant retired, so new app releases are now generated automatically - see 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 showed the Freegle app on Android had 29,223 installs, and ModTools 131 installs. There isn't comparable data for iOS, though various stats are available - for example, almost 24,000 downloads of the Freegle app in the year to that point.

On 29.11.22, Google Play Store showed the Freegle app on Android had passed 100,000 downloads, and ModTools 100+.

Reports on app feedback

Supported devices

  • Android 5.1 (first released 2 March 2015) or later
  • iOS 13+ for Apple devices

ModTools app

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

A major overhaul of the ModTools app was implemented in June 2025.

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, so it generally has the same functionality and look-and-feel as the website on a mobile device.

Where needed, the app has extra or different functionality for phone use, such as:

  • Receiving notifications
  • Logging in within the app, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Sign in with Apple on iOS
  • Sharing posts using other phone apps
  • Direct access to take photos
  • Opening website links within the app
  • Saving handover events to your calendar

Beta tester

If you're interested in being a beta tester: to get the beta version of an app, the app must already be installed on your device.

  • Open the Play Store.
  • At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  • Tap 'Manage apps and devices', then 'Installed'.
  • Tap the app to open its details page.
  • Under 'Join the beta', tap 'Join', then 'Join' again.

Thanks

The app's original development was part-funded by Cumbria County Council, the Sustain Eden project, and donations to Freegle, in 2014.

Chris Cant developed the ModTools and website apps, and maintained them until September 2025.

Further donations to help with development or improvements are welcome: https://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/

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