Freegle Mobile app
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
- 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
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.
- 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
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/
