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


'''Current Versions:'''
==Current versions==
The current versions of apps are noted on the Dashboard of Modtools.
The current app versions are shown on the ModTools Dashboard.


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>
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


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


==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.


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


On 13.9.22, Google Play Store said that the Freegle app on Android has 29,223 installs and ModTools 131 installs.
==Reports on app feedback==
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.
*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


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


'''Reports on feedback for apps:'''
A major overhaul of the ModTools app was implemented in June 2025.


May 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4xNeGnplp0tz-Iqbeii0zt4uF4id4lOr5jDc-TINt4/edit?usp=drivesdk]<br>
*19.1.25 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-113/8230
June 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uu-YsmJOmL4uPX4ZpCDLGx5Q_cpKw8dBbmKXKi_EHdo/edit?usp=sharing] <br>
*12.12.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-111/8131
July 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14eUMXZ1_Kg82Gn1zJnVlAP5KQgcBDCRucaUnTTfch8k/edit?usp=sharing]<br>
*26.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-110/8012
August 2024 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZhxuSZvHFMGb5ESKyaWQkmWkK_P3_TAKcdxV1h0L2BI/edit?pli=1#heading=h.cozd53bn9kul]<br>
*25.10.24 - https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/modtools-app-0-3-109/8002
September 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-september-2024/7954]<br>
*12.08.24 - catching up with recent changes, including:
October 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-october-2024/8020]<br>
**Show quicker chat review
November 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-november-2024/8097]<br>
**Handle system-added community events
December 2024 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-december-2024/8176]<br>
**Change wording on publicity posts
January 2025 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-january-2025/8265]<br>
**Allow Support to trigger an unsubscribe for a user
February 2025-[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-for-february-2025/8367]<br>
**Allow all mods to see systemwide stats now that we're on faster hosting
March & April 2025 - [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-march-and-april-2025/8534]<br>
**Not displaying old image thumbnails
May & June 2025- [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/freegle-app-reviews-may-and-june-2025/8701]<br>
*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
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)
* 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 <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=


==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=


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 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


Where needed, the app has changed or additional functionality for phone use, such as:
==Beta tester==
* Receiving notifications
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.
* 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


=Beta Tester=
*Open the Play Store.
 
For those interested in being a beta tester.
 
Important: To get the beta version of an app, the app must already be installed on your device.
 
*Open the Play Store Google Play.
*At the top right, tap the profile icon.
*At the top right, tap the profile icon.
*Tap Manage apps and devices and then Installed.
*Tap 'Manage apps and devices', then 'Installed'.
*Tap an app to open its details page.
*Tap the app to open its details page.
*Under ‘Join the beta’, tap Join and then Join.  
*Under 'Join the beta', tap 'Join', then 'Join' again.
 
=Thanks=


The original development of the app was part funded by Cumbria County Council, the [[Sustain Eden project]] and funds donated to Freegle, 2014.
==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 apps for Modtools and the website, and continued to maintain them until September 2025.
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]]
[[category: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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