New Grokio Communities App Feature Overview
Dec 23, 2019: After almost two years of development, we are absolutely thrilled that our new mobile app is now available on iOS and Android.
This new app represents a huge leap forward for Grommr, Feabie, Chasabl and Ferzu, offering a fast, sleek, feature-packed app like never before.
Below, we've created a rundown of all the big improvements you'll find in the new Grokio Communities app.
Feature | Old Apps | New App |
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TECHNICALS |
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Type of app | Hybrid/WebView (app based on HTML, running in an embedded browser) | 100% Native, uses real Android/iOS controls, compiled code |
Smaller app size on device | ❌ | ✅ |
Smaller app download and updates | ❌ | ✅ |
Uses cached data when network connection is not available | ❌ | ✅ |
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USER INTERFACE |
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Dark Mode | ❌ | ✅ |
Pull-down to refresh | ❌ | ✅ |
Swipe left to access contextual options (messages, notifications, list of members) | ❌ | ✅ |
Tap the current bottom tab to scroll back to the top | ❌ | ✅ |
Swipe down full-size photo to close the viewer | ❌ | ✅ |
iOS: Automatic Light/Dark Mode based on device's settings or time of the day | ❌ | ✅ |
iOS: Uses all the screen space on newer devices | ❌ | ✅ |
iOS: Native Right Swipe from the edge to return to previous page | ❌ | ✅ |
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NEWSFEEDS |
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Hide Photos setting (useful to safely browse content in public) | ❌ | ✅ |
Report a post or comment | ❌ | ✅ |
Report a photo | ❌ | ✅ |
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PEOPLE |
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Change Grid Size (3/4/5 columns) | ❌ | ✅ |
Enable/Disable My Type Filter | ✅ | ✅ |
Configure My Type Filter | ❌ | ✅ |
Set Nearby location | Broken (Google Maps discontinued low-cost use of API) | Working |
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PROFILES |
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Request access to private photos | ❌ | ✅ |
Kinks/Interests | ❌ | ✅ |
Easy Follow/Unfollow | ❌ | ✅ |
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SEARCH |
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View # of people matching your criteria as you set it | ❌ | ✅ |
Search by Location | Broken (Google Maps discontinued low-cost use of API) | Working |
Search by Kinks/Interests | ❌ | ✅ |
Search for members with private photos | ❌ | ✅ |
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MESSAGES |
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Search messages by user name | ❌ | ✅ |
Filter conversations by who's online | ❌ | ✅ |
Swipe a message to access contextual options: delete, view profile, mark as read/unread, block member | ❌ | ✅ |
View past conversation replies | Last 15 | Unlimited |
Tap on a push notification will open the message in the app | ❌ | ✅ |
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NOTIFICATIONS |
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Pull-down to refresh | ❌ | ✅ |
Clear all notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
Swipe left to delete individual notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
Follow and see if you're following someone without having to tap to view a profile | ❌ | ✅ |
Accept requests to private photos | ❌ | ✅ |
Deny requests to private photos (swipe left to delete the notification) | ❌ | ✅ |
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ME / MY PROFILE / SETTINGS |
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Upload/Manage Private Photos | ❌ | ✅ |
Manage Authorized Private Photos Viewers | ❌ | ✅ |
Settings: Allow/Disallow Inbound Photos (for private messages) | ❌ | ✅ |
Edit Profile: Education & Interests | ❌ | ✅ |
Edit Profile: Gender & Interested In | ❌ | ✅ |
Edit Profile: Community Kinks & General Kinks | ❌ | ✅ |