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The Freegle Mobile phone app provides access to Freegle Direct (FD) communities on Android, Apple iOS and Kindle phone and tablet devices.
The Freegle app gives access to Freegle communities on Android and Apple iOS phones and tablets.


Current Versions:
==Current versions==
*9.11.23 - Freegle - Android: 3.0.18
The current app versions are shown on the ModTools Dashboard.
*9.11.23 - Freegle - iOS 3.0.18
*17.10.23 - Modtools - Android 0.3.99
*17.10.23 - Modtools - iOS 0.3.99


Note: on 13.9.22, Google Play Store says that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs.
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
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.


Supported devices:
[[File:Dashboard app info.png|450px]]
*  Android 5.1 which first appeared on March 2, 2015
*  iOS 11 though in practice only iOS 12 is supported by Apple.
* Kindle Fire (not 1st generation)


=App links=
==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.


Users can find the app by searching for Freegle in their app store. The android app is available in any country's Google Play store. These links are also available:
On 29.11.22, Google Play Store showed the Freegle app on Android had passed 100,000 downloads, and ModTools 100+.


* https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
==Reports on app feedback==
* http://freegle.it/android
*May 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk
* http://freegle.it/ios
*June 2024 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uu-YsmJOmL4uPX4ZpCDLGx5Q_cpKw8dBbmKXKi_EHdo/edit?usp=sharing
* http://freegle.it/kindle
*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


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


ADMIN: New Freegle mobile app for Android, iPhone/iPad and Kindle
==ModTools app==
There is also a ModTools app for Freegle volunteers. The latest version is noted on the ModTools Dashboard.


This is an ADMIN message sent to all members of Xxxx Freegle. If you no longer want to be in the community, please visit https://www.ilovefreegle.org/settings and use the button "Unsubscribe or Leave Communities".
A major overhaul of the ModTools app was implemented in June 2025.


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


https://www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile/
==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


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


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.
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 app lets you post a message and take a photo, look at what's on the community, ask for items and work with messages about your offers and requests.
==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.


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


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


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


* [[Media:FreegleMobileAppLeafletA4.doc|DOC - Leaflet to publicise the Freegle mobile app - 2 A5 leaflets on A4]]
Further donations to help with development or improvements are welcome: https://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/
* [[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...=
[[Category:Moderating with ModTools]]
 
* Occasionally a first time user has a problem at startup as if JavaScript hasn't loaded
 
Would like to do:
 
* Tell me the posts I have responded to (and any subsequent replies)
 
=Developer versions=
 
The Android development build can be installed by anyone with the link; installation of apps from unknown sources must be enabled
 
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 communities, preview items, register using Facebook, Google, Yahoo or email/password and join community
* 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 communities 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 community, Leave a community, join another community, Unsubscribe completely
* Send contact message to community 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]]
[[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
* 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
 
 
=Thanks=
 
Development of the app has been part funded by Cumbria County Council, the [[Sustain Eden project]] and funds donated to Freegle.
 
Any further donations to help with the development or improvements welcome here http://www.ilovefreegle.org/donate/
 
 
 
Link: [[Sign in with Apple]]
 
[[category:Freegle App]]

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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