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MNHQ: Our new mobile apps are out now!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 12/03/2025 10:13

Hi all,

The new version of our mobile app is now available on Android and will be available on iOS over the next couple of days. All users will be logged out when the update happens and will need to log in again to access the new app. You can continue to use the current app if your device doesn’t automatically update (some do), but we’ll be stopping support for this version at the end of the month, so we’d recommend downloading the new version from the App store.

We know this has been a long time coming for some, and we really appreciate your patience. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the beta testing group, your input has been invaluable. This is very much a first release that won’t include everything we want to include just yet. But we’re going to be making ongoing improvements, and we’ll continue listening to your feedback to shape future updates.

What’s new?
Here’s what you can look forward to in the new app:

  • Nested quoting – You can now quote a post that already contains a quote—just like on the website—making it easier to keep up with discussions.
  • AIBU? polls – You can now vote on AIBU? polls and even create your own.
  • Thanks – Show your appreciation for helpful posts by thanking other users. You’ll also be able to see when someone thanks you!
  • Edit your posts – You can now edit your posts from the app without heading to the website.
  • See all posts by the OP – Android users can now filter posts to only see replies from the original poster, making it easier to follow their updates in a thread.
  • Follow topics – Curate your own personalised feed by following your favourite topics, so you can easily find the discussions that matter most to you.
  • More images – You can now upload more images in a single post than before, making it easier to share moments and information.
  • GIFs – Sometimes words aren’t enough—now you can post GIFs to react, express yourself, or just add some fun to conversations!

What’s coming next?
We know there’s still work to do. Some features you’ve asked for aren’t in this first version, but that doesn’t mean we’re ignoring them. Here’s what we’re already working on for future updates:

  • Links via emails – Email links will currently open in your browser to start with but we are investigating forcing them to open in the app.
  • Dark mode – A long-requested feature! We’re working on bringing dark mode to the app for a more comfortable viewing experience, especially at night.
  • More reactions – Right now, you can thank posts, but we’re planning to introduce more reaction options so they match what’s available on the website.
  • Better push notifications – We’re making push notifications more useful and adding different types of alerts, so it’s easier to stay updated on the things you care about most.
  • Notifications centre – We’ll be introducing a dedicated notifications hub in the app, making it easier to catch up on all your notifications in one place.
  • PMs – We know many of you have asked for PMs to be included in the app. This is on our radar, but it will take some time to get right. We’ll keep you updated on our plans!

Let us know what you think - your input really helps to fix any initial glitches and help us keep improving. And thanks again for sticking with us - we can’t wait for you to try the new app! 💜

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WarriorN · 15/03/2025 06:52

kingat · 15/03/2025 00:10

100% this, i dont mimd the funtions, but the look is jist super annoying, it hurts my eyes

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Totally agree with all of this. For some reason it’s much harder to read/ follow the conversation of the thread. I think the way it used to be laid out was very easy on the eye.

if we could just have the new skills with the old look it would be perfect

WarriorN · 15/03/2025 06:49

The flip thing is driving me nuts. It somehow seems to remain on newest first for new threads you’re opening but other times not. You’re left quite confused unless you automatically check which way you’re reading it

I much preferred watched topics being easily found at the bottom rather than top left menu

Itslookinglikeabeautifulday · 15/03/2025 00:46

Like other users, I find the new flip -leaving the OP at the top - really annoying. Also there’s now way too much spacing between paragraphs - looks worse than before. On old app, I really liked the swipe right on a post then quickly select to see all the OP posts. New method seems more clunky but maybe I just need to get used to being precise with hitting the three dots and then the (again very spaced out) menu.

kingat · 15/03/2025 00:10

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2025 13:50

I hate to complain, because obviously this is an optional thing , given to us . But pretty please 🙏, is there no way to incorporate all the new good things while keeping the old look and good things we had before?
for me personally if we had the new improvements but the app looked the same as before that would be perfect 👌

100% this, i dont mimd the funtions, but the look is jist super annoying, it hurts my eyes

kingat · 15/03/2025 00:05

deeahgwitch · 14/03/2025 17:51

I really really don’t like the new app. I’m on an iphone.
I hate the larger font.
The flipping from oldest to newest was much better before. There’s now an extra step - why ?

could have written this

LegoTherapy · 14/03/2025 20:48

I don’t like that I can’t report an obvious spam thread without opening it.

Disturbia81 · 14/03/2025 20:20

I’m loving it thankyou, it does everything I need now!

emmetgirl · 14/03/2025 19:57

Using the new IOS app now. It’s sooo much better!!

harijes · 14/03/2025 19:36

@AmeliaPMumsnetif it is now set, and you had a test group. Why were basic things like flip thread and jumping screen across bottom removed. Also the flip OP posts.

people who tested are on here and this all seems to be new.

LeverArchNemesis · 14/03/2025 19:31

Also not a fan, although I accept I'm old and grumpy and don't like change.

I agree with others - I much prefer swiping (a standard UI on smartphones) for things like bookmarks. As well as it being harder to tap on the tiny three dots, I'm left handed - I can't tap the three dots without having to switch hands and then use my less accurate right hand for the dots - this is very irritating as bookmarking is my preferred way of keeping track of threads (and incidentally, the approach often recommended in site stuff when people complain about changes to the site/app),

I find the bold text on the list of threads annoyingly in-your-face - there's no need to emphasise every single thread title like that.

I also like to switch between active, threads I'm watching/ion and specific topics - these used to stay at the last post viewed so I could switch between posts but now they revert to the content - can we please preserve the state?

I could probably learn to live with all these inconveniences if I had to. But there's one thing that is going to drive me to insane - the faux cheery exclamation mark at the end of a thread 'That's all for now!'. This is not Looney Tunes. Vipers don't do cheery exclamation marks unless they're passive aggressive. Please, please, please reconsider the exclamation mark before I stab someone...

cramptramp · 14/03/2025 19:14

Love the new look and being able to vote on aibu

Fins2025 · 14/03/2025 18:27

I don’t like the “flip” function, it’s clunky and doesn’t work as well with the “filter by OP” and the bookmark functions.

otherwise the changes seem minimal (I’m a low needs user).

MerryGrimaceShake · 14/03/2025 18:27

iOS:

Font too big and if you go into the app settings and make it smaller by one point it’s too small.

Large threads, when I try and filter out users it gets stuck loading and then declares “oops, can’t load right now”. Super annoying when I just want to see OP updates.

generally it feels somehow clunkier than the last, and seems messier in terms of navigation. That said I am happy that we have active and trending back as that’s handy.

Haven’t used it enough otherwise to comment on specific features listed in the OP.

Queenanne20 · 14/03/2025 18:24

{mention:AmeliaPMumsnet}also@AmeliaPMumsnetalso it says mention next to their name.

Queenanne20 · 14/03/2025 18:22

{mention:AmeliaPMumsnet}im@AmeliaPMumsnetim having problems when commenting on a thread and tagging someone in. When I try and quote their name by doing @ it brings their name up twice!

deeahgwitch · 14/03/2025 17:51

I really really don’t like the new app. I’m on an iphone.
I hate the larger font.
The flipping from oldest to newest was much better before. There’s now an extra step - why ?

lakecomomo · 14/03/2025 17:43

AmeliaPMumsnet · 14/03/2025 16:55

Hi all,

Just to clarify, this isn’t a test app, so we’re unable to remove people from using it, and the old app is no longer available for download. But we’re noting all your feedback and will be working hard to fix any tecnical issues as soon as possible.

We're also working on changes to flipping and how threads appear once flipped, based on your feedback. We’ll be rolling these out as soon as possible.

Meantime thanks for bearing with us.

Will the change away from swiping and being able to hide a thread easily be taken into consideration? Touching the three buttons on a thread at the right near the top then moving all the way down to the bottom left to press hide is hugely awkward on an iPad and really affects the usability of the app.

WonkyDonkeyWonkeyDonkey · 14/03/2025 17:22

Oblomov25 · 14/03/2025 06:09

I only just realised from another thread that this is the test app. That I'm in a test group. I didn't know this. This wasn't made clear. Disgraceful. Please remove me. I dint like the new app. It's unusable. More importantly no one asked me. How dare you. No one made it clear it's an option.

I just woke up to the old app not working. So had to download the new, unaware of what I was signing up to unknowingly.

No it’s not, there was a test all and you had to download it separately and have two versions on MN at once.

This is the updated app.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 14/03/2025 16:55

Hi all,

Just to clarify, this isn’t a test app, so we’re unable to remove people from using it, and the old app is no longer available for download. But we’re noting all your feedback and will be working hard to fix any tecnical issues as soon as possible.

We're also working on changes to flipping and how threads appear once flipped, based on your feedback. We’ll be rolling these out as soon as possible.

Meantime thanks for bearing with us.

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ErrolTheDragon · 14/03/2025 16:39

GufferyWooWoo · 14/03/2025 14:11

I tend to post on long-running threads (either fast moving or ones that last for weeks), but I am not sure how usual that is. I think we'll have to adopt a two lines max for the first post and then put the rest in the second.

Is there a way to reduce the font size within the app (rest of my phone is fine)? I only seem to be getting 6 or 7 words on a line versus 10 or 11 with the old app.

With the first post remaining and the increased font size, I seem to spend the whole time scrolling furiously to get to the second/"most recent" post.

If you are taking requests, please could I have a "refresh button"?

There is a refresh button but it’s right down the end of the thread. It’s useful to have one there I guess, to remind people who’ve just RTFT to refresh to see if there’s new posts before commenting. However, I think just pulling down the screen refreshes so a button isn’t actually necessary.

RawBloomers · 14/03/2025 16:10

Love that you’ve been putting resources into rewriting the app and bringing it more into alignment with the website but I’ve just had to delete it because it doesn’t actually work properly.

Email link now forces the app instead of easily allowing you to use the website. When it sent me to a thread I’d been quoted on I thought it would be good to be able to respond in the app (not ideal previously as didn’t use to be able to quote quoted posts). But when I tried to reply it told me the thread was no longer accepting new messages. I looked and there were under 400 messages so that seemed odd. Opened the thread in a browser and lo and behold I could reply.

I’ve been able to get by with the old app because I wasn’t sent there by your emails so just didn’t try and use it for anything tricky. Now I’m forced there it’s a burden so I’ve had to delete it.

Would be lovely to know when you’ve got past the beta version so I can reinstall.

GufferyWooWoo · 14/03/2025 14:11

I tend to post on long-running threads (either fast moving or ones that last for weeks), but I am not sure how usual that is. I think we'll have to adopt a two lines max for the first post and then put the rest in the second.

Is there a way to reduce the font size within the app (rest of my phone is fine)? I only seem to be getting 6 or 7 words on a line versus 10 or 11 with the old app.

With the first post remaining and the increased font size, I seem to spend the whole time scrolling furiously to get to the second/"most recent" post.

If you are taking requests, please could I have a "refresh button"?

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2025 13:50

I hate to complain, because obviously this is an optional thing , given to us . But pretty please 🙏, is there no way to incorporate all the new good things while keeping the old look and good things we had before?
for me personally if we had the new improvements but the app looked the same as before that would be perfect 👌

Tiredmumno1 · 14/03/2025 13:47

jeffgoldblum · 14/03/2025 08:26

Can we not change the colour like we did before? I’m finding the white background very bright and harsh on my eyes.

I am having the same problem 😔

lakecomomo · 14/03/2025 12:24

cheesychipsontheoche · 14/03/2025 08:50

Oh and bookmark is not working. Threads are automatically going back to my last post rather than bookmark

@AmeliaPMumsnet same for me.

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