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The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle Direct (FD) groups on Android, Apple iOS and Kindle phone and tablet devices. Supported devices (at October 2021, Freegle version 2.0.88, ModTools version 0.3.62):
==Freegle App==
The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle communities on Android and Apple iOS phones and tablet devices.


*  Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015
'''Current Versions:'''
*  iOS 11 though in practice only iOS 12 is supported by Apple.
The current versions of apps are noted on the Dashboard of Modtools.
* Kindle Fire (not 1st generation)


=App links=
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>


Users can find the app by searching for Freegle in their app store. These links are also available:
[[File:Dashboard app info.png|450px]]


* https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
* http://freegle.it/android
* http://freegle.it/ios
* http://freegle.it/kindle


=Sample ADMIN=
'''Notes:''' 


ADMIN: New Freegle mobile app for Android, iPhone/iPad and Kindle
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.


This is an ADMIN message sent to all members of Xxxx Freegle. If you no longer want to be in the group, please visit http://direct.ilovefreegle.org/unsubscribe.php
On 29.11.22, Google Play Store for the apps on Android was showing 100k+ downloads and ModTools 100+.  


A new mobile app is now available for Freegle for smartphones and tablets here:


https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
'''Reports on feedback for apps:'''


or search for Freegle on Google Play, on the AppStore or on Amazon.
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]


Most recent Android, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Kindle Fire devices are supported.  You can sign in with your existing Freegle email and password - or using Facebook, Google or Yahoo.


The app lets you post a message and take a photo, look at what's on the group, ask for items and work with messages about your offers and requests.
- '''Supported devices:'''
*  Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015 (or later)
*  iOS 13+ is supported for Apple iOS devices


Please let us know how it works and any problems, feedback, or other comments.


Xxxx Freegle moderators
=ModTools app=


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


* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA4.doc|DOC - Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app - 2 A5 leaflets on A4]]
* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA4.pdf|PDF - Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app - 2 A5 leaflets on A4]]
* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA5.doc|DOC - A5 Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app]]
* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA5.pdf|PDF - A5 Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app]]
* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA5.jpg|JPG - A5 Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app]]


=Current issues...=


* Occasionally a first time user has a problem at startup as if JavaScript hasn't loaded
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


Would like to do:
=App links=


* Tell me the posts I have responded to (and any subsequent replies)
Users can find the app by searching for Freegle in their app store. These links are also available:


=Developer versions=
* https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
 
* https://freegle.it/android
The Android development build can be installed by anyone with the link; installation of apps from unknown sources must be enabled
* https://freegle.it/ios
 
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/ or this technique http://get.udid.io/
 
 
=Functionality=
 
* First time user: find nearest FD groups, preview items, register using Facebook, Google, Yahoo or email/password and join group
* Existing user: Sign in using Facebook, Google, Yahoo or email/password.
* View current posts, inc search and All/Wanted/Offers.  Load new messages; 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 in bold)
* Menu provides access to all pages, inc Sign out option
* Accessibility page lets you set text zoom
* View and edit current settings
* Change mail settings for a group, Leave a group, join another group, Unsubscribe completely
* Send contact message to group owner. If offline, then message is queued for delivery when online.
* Send App Feedback - includes the internal log.
* Support Us options allows user to do in-app purchase which will remove the "Support Us" footer
* "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=
 
Android:
 
* Axius Q8, 4.1.1
* Fairphone, 4.2.2
* Galaxy Note 3, 4.4.2
* HTC One, 4.4.3
* Motorola Razr I, 4.1.2
* Nexus 7, 4.4.4 and 5.0.2
* Tesco Hudl HT7S3, 4.2.2
* Versus Touchpad 7, 4.0.4
* XT1039, 4.4.4
 
Apple
 
* iPad 2, 8.1, 8.2
* iPhone 3GS, 6.1.6
* iPhone 4, 8.1.2
* iPhone 5, 8.1
* iPhone 6, 8.1.2
 
=Not working devices=
 
=Screenshots=
==Android Nexus==
 
[[File:Nexus-Screenshot 2015-04-03-17-37-18.png|x400px|Viewing and replying to offers]]
[[File:Nexus-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-33-52.png|x400px|Making an offer]]
[[File:Nexus-Screenshot 2015-04-03-17-50-11.png|x400px|App settings]]
[[File:Nexus-Screenshot 2015-04-03-17-50-32.png|x400px|Thanks page]]
 
==Android Fairphone==
 
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-38-41.png|x400px|First time using the app]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-39-11.png|x400px|Finding a group]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-39-41.png|x400px|Registering or signing in]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-41-52.png|x400px|Viewing and replying to offers]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-43-17.png|x400px|Making an offer]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-47-49.png|x400px|Replying to responses]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-50-59.png|x400px|App settings]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-51-13.png|x400px|Groups screen]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-51-27.png|x400px|Contact us]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-44-19.png|x400px|Facebook ideas screen]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-51-43.png|x400px|How to Freegle]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-51-50.png|x400px|About app and about Freegle]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-51-58.png|x400px|Thanks page]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-52-27.png|x400px|Disclaimer and Safety notice]]
[[File:FP-Screenshot 2015-04-03-16-52-46.png|x400px|Accessibility options page]]
 
==iOS iPad==
 
[[File:IPad-IMG 0629.PNG|x400px|Finding a group]]
[[File:IPad-IMG 0630.PNG|x400px|Viewing and replying to offers]]
[[File:IPad-IMG 0632.PNG|x400px|Making an offer]]
[[File:IPad-IMG 0633.PNG|x400px|Replying to responses]]
[[File:FP-IMG 0635.PNG|x400px|App settings]]
 
* 1024 x 748 pixels for landscape (without status bar) minimum
* 1024 x 768 pixels for landscape (full screen) maximum GOT
* 2048 x 1496 pixels for hi-res (without status bar) minimum
* 2048 x 1536 pixels for hi-res landscape (full screen) maximum
* 768 x 1004 pixels for portrait (without status bar) minimum
* 768 x 1024 pixels for portrait (full screen) maximum GOT
* 1536 x 2008 pixels for hi-res portrait (without status bar) minimum
* 1536 x 2048 pixels for hi-res portrait (full screen) maximum
 
==iOS 3.5-Inch Retina Display==
 
iPhone 4, 4s
 
[[File:IPhone4S-IMG 0577.PNG|x400px|Viewing and replying to offers]]
[[File:IPhone4S-IMG 0579.PNG|x400px|Making an offer]]
 
('''1 required''', 4 possible)  one of the following sizes
* 640 x 920 pixels for hi-res portrait (without status bar) minimum
* 640 x 960 pixels for hi-res portrait (full screen) maximum
* 960 x 600 pixels for hi-res landscape (without status bar) minimum
* 960 x 640 pixels for hi-res landscape (full screen) maximum
 
==iOS 4-Inch Retina Display==
 
iPhone 5, 5s


[[File:IPhone5 Home1.PNG|x400px|Viewing and replying to offers]]
=Features=
[[File:IPhone5 Offer.PNG|x400px|Making an offer]]
[[File:IPhone5 MyPosts.PNG|x400px|Replying to responses]]


('''1 required''', 4 possible)  one of the following sizes
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.
* 640 x 1096 pixels for portrait (without status bar) minimum
* 640 x 1136 pixels for portrait (full screen) maximum
* 1136 x 600 pixels for landscape (without status bar) minimum
* 1136 x 640 pixels for landscape (full screen) minimum
 
==iOS 4.7-inch Retina Display==
 
iPhone 6
 
(up to 4 optional)
* 750 x 1334 pixels for hi-res portrait
* 1334 x 750 pixels for hi-res landscape
 
==iOS 5.5-inch Retina Display==
 
iPhone 6 Plus
 
(up to 4 optional)
* 1242 x 2208 pixels for hi-res portrait
* 2208 x 1242 pixels for hi-res landscape


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=
=Thanks=


Development of the app has been 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.
 
Any further donations to help with the development or improvements welcome here http://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/
 


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


Link: [[Sign in with Apple]]
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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