1325.AI
Global Black Business Finder
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Now with Search Near Me — find Black-owned businesses by distance. Meet Kayla and 42 Agentic AI Employees helping businesses grow. Live listings updated in real tim
1325.AI — A global directory of Black-owned businesses with an economic operating system.
Discover Black-owned businesses, earn loyalty rewards, and track your economic impact — all in one place. Powered by 42 Agentic AI Employees working behind the scenes to match you with the right businesses, answer questions, and keep the experience personal.
MCP-READY PLATFORM • 1325.AI is also an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server • AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor can connect directly to 1325.AI • That means AI tools can discover Black-owned businesses, check rewards, and surface community impact data for their users — securely and in real time
DISCOVER LOCAL BUSINESSES • Find Black-owned restaurants, shops, and services near you • Browse verified business profiles with photos, reviews, and hours • Filter by category, distance, and ratings • Get directions and contact details instantly
EARN LOYALTY REWARDS • Scan QR codes at participating businesses • Collect points with every qualifying visit • Redeem rewards and exclusive discounts • Track your rewards balance in real time
COMMUNITY IMPACT • See how your spending supports local Black-owned businesses • Track collective community wealth-building milestones • View personal impact metrics and achievements • Share your progress with friends and family
KEY FEATURES • Verified Black-owned business directory • QR code loyalty and rewards system • Location-based business discovery • MCP integration layer for AI assistants • Secure user profiles • Real-time rewards tracking • Community impact dashboard
PRIVACY AND SECURITY • Your data is protected and secure • Location is only used to show nearby businesses • Camera access is only used for QR code scanning • No unnecessary data collection
Join thousands of people building generational wealth by supporting Black-owned businesses. Every purchase, every scan, every visit makes a difference.
more Fixed team photos not loading on iPhone and iPad • New branded launch screen • New payment confirmation page showing exactly what clears and when • Live business counts update in real time • Search near me — find Black-owned businesses by distance • Speed, stability, and security improvements
25.1.4 (38) 6 days ago
Updated app icon to 1325.AI logo. Fixed launch issue that caused a black screen on some devices
25.1.2 13 Aug
Updated to 25.1.0: 1325.AI branding on all iOS permission prompts, refined status bar for the True Black theme, and improved launch splash reliability.
25.1.0 27 Jul
1325.AI — The Global Directory of Black-Owned Businesses
Welcome to the new Front Door experience.
This update brings our latest web design to the iOS app, so the look, feel, and messaging you see on 1325.ai is now the same in your pocket.
What's new:
- Brand-new home experience centered on Kayla and the 42 Agentic AI Employees.
- Clearer path to discover, verify, and support Black-owned businesses across all 50 states.
- In-app subscription options for Essentials and Starter tiers, fully managed through Apple.
- Faster directory loading and improved navigation.
- The latest security, privacy, and performance improvements.
Thank you for supporting the mission.
25.0.0 25 Jul
1325.AI — The Global Directory of Black-Owned Businesses
Welcome to the new Front Door experience.
This update brings our latest web design to the iOS app, so the look, feel, and messaging you see on 1325.ai is now the same in your pocket.
What's new:
- Brand-new home experience centered on Kayla and the 42 Agentic AI Employees.
- Clearer path to discover, verify, and support Black-owned businesses across all 50 states.
- In-app subscription options for Essentials and Starter tiers, fully managed through Apple.
- Faster directory loading and improved navigation.
- The latest security, privacy, and performance improvements.
Thank you for supporting the mission.
24.2 23 Jul
1. Kayla voice interface fully hidden on iOS — no more crash when tapping her name (the WKWebView crash is fixed because the component returns `null` on iOS).
2. All subscription/payment UI hidden on iOS — complies with App Store guidelines (no Stripe checkout visible).
3. Apple IAP service wired up — receipt validation backend ready for in-app purchases.
4. iOS protected routes — business registration, subscriptions, and payment pages redirect to home on iOS.
5. Latest web app UI/UX — same look and feel as the web version (directory, search, business profiles, loyalty, etc.).
6. Splash screen safety timeout — splash auto-hides after 5s so the app never gets stuck loading on iPad/iOS.
13 18 Apr
Guideline 2.1 - Demo Businesses: All sample businesses display a prominent "Sample Business" badge throughout the app.
Guideline 3.1.1 - IAP Compliance: All subscription/payment UI is completely blocked on iOS. No Stripe, no pricing, no upgrade buttons. iOS users get full free access.
Guideline 2.1 - Authentication Bug: Session persistence fixed using Capacitor Preferences (native storage). Users remain logged in across all navigation.
Guideline 5.1.1(v) - Account Deletion: Full account deletion available at Settings → User Settings → Delete Account.
Guideline 4.2 - Native Functionality:
Face ID / Touch ID biometric authentication
Camera-based QR code scanning
Geolocation for nearby business discovery
Haptic feedback throughout the app
Push notifications
Native share sheet
App rating prompts (after 5 positive actions, 90-day cooldown)
Offline support & network detection
12 12 Apr
Build 11.0 Updates:
Voice AI Concierge (Kayla) — Added native iOS-optimized voice assistant with listen-only mode for WKWebView stability. Users can speak naturally to discover businesses, check loyalty points, and navigate the app hands-free.
Homepage Redesign — New dual-path hero with clear "I'm a Consumer" and "I'm a Business" entry points. Improved content hierarchy with consumer benefits (loyalty rewards, verified discovery, community impact) prominently featured.
iOS Audio Stability — Implemented phased microphone initialization with mandatory delays, disabled STUN servers on native iOS to reduce memory pressure, and suppressed remote audio playback to prevent WKWebView crashes.
Session Persistence — Continued use of Capacitor Preferences for auth storage, ensuring users remain logged in across all navigation.
IAP Compliance — All payment/subscription UI remains fully blocked on iOS per Guideline 3.1.1.
11.0 8 Apr
What's New in Version 10.0:
• Improved voice assistant stability — Talk to Kayla is now smoother and more reliable
• Enhanced onboarding experience with guided tours for new users
• Updated business directory with better search and filtering
• New AI-powered business recommendations
• Performance improvements and bug fixes throughout the app
• Improved accessibility and UI refinements
• Enhanced security with updated authentication flows
10.0 7 Apr
What's New in This Version:
Version 9.0
• Redesigned homepage with modern layout and improved navigation • Added Account Deletion option in Settings (App Store compliance) • Fixed Kayla AI assistant crashing the app when activated on iPhone • Enhanced camera permissions for QR code scanning on iPad and iPhone • Improved video player performance on iOS • Fixed authentication login loop issues • Better error messages when camera access is denied • Manual code entry fallback when camera is unavailable • Performance and stability improvements
9.0 17 Mar
What's New in This Version
Security Improvements
Strengthened database access policies across all admin-protected resources
Replaced legacy role-checking with hardened security functions to prevent privilege escalation
Bug Fixes
Fixed duplicate "Restaurant" / "Restaurants" category showing as separate filter tabs in the business directory
Improved search field placeholder visibility on iPad (iPadOS 26+)
Stability
Refined route protection for iOS-blocked subscription pages
General performance and reliability improvements
7 12 Mar
What's New
Removed all sample/demo business data — The directory now shows only real businesses from your Supabase database. No more hardcoded sample cards or "(Demo data)" labels.
Cleaned up 14 sample data files — Removed category files (restaurants, retail, beauty, fitness, etc.) that contained fake business listings.
Updated pages to fetch from Supabase only — BusinessesPage, WelcomePage, BusinessDetailPage, and BusinessDirectoryPage all query your business_directory table directly.
Removed "Sample Business" UI badges — No more warning banners or demo indicators on business cards/detail pages.
6.1 11 Mar
New
Improved Search Experience — Search fields now display placeholder text correctly on all iPad and iPhone models.
Performance & Stability — Faster page loads, smoother navigation, and improved offline reliability.
Enhanced Business Discovery — Better "Near Me" results with improved location accuracy.
Security Improvements — Updated authentication flows and data handling.
Bug Fixes — Fixed subscription badge tap targets, resolved UI rendering issues on iPad Air, and general polish throughout the app.
4.0.1 6 Mar
What's New:
• Premium Dark Theme — Complete visual redesign with a luxury true black aesthetic and enhanced gold accents for a more immersive, high-contrast experience across all screens
• Enhanced AI Assistant — Kayla, your voice and chat assistant, now has comprehensive expert-level knowledge of every platform feature including Mansa Stays, Susu Circles, the Business Directory, Ambassador Program, and more
• Improved Splash & Status Bar — Native launch experience now matches the new premium dark theme for a seamless transition
• Performance & Stability — Continued improvements to real-time voice AI stability, defensive error handling for media features, and optimized rendering across all pages
4.0 26 Feb
What's New:
Voice Assistant Stability Fix: Resolved a crash on iPhone when using the "Ask Kayla" AI voice assistant. Audio initialization now handles iOS WebView constraints gracefully, preventing app crashes.
Improved Error Handling: Enhanced defensive error handling across all real-time audio and media features for greater reliability on all iOS devices.
3.0 15 Feb
• Major stability improvements - resolved app launch issues
• Enhanced native iOS experience with optimized performance
• Improved geolocation for faster business discovery
• Voice assistant reliability enhancements
• Streamlined user interface updates
• Backend API performance optimizations
• Bug fixes throughout the app
2.0.2 11 Feb
Version 2.0 - Major Update
• Enhanced Stability - Improved error recovery and crash prevention across all devices
• iPad Optimization - Better layout and performance on iPad and iPadOS
• Video Playback Fix - Resolved video loading issues throughout the app
• Improved Authentication - More reliable login and session handling
• Performance Boost - Faster loading times and smoother navigation
• Bug Fixes - Various stability improvements and UI refinements
2.0 24 Jan
What's New in Version 1.1.2
Voice Assistant Improvements
Fixed an issue where the app could unexpectedly close when using the "Talk to Kayla" voice assistant on iPhone
Improved voice conversation stability with enhanced iOS audio compatibility
Better microphone permission handling for smoother voice interactions
Added connection status feedback so you always know when Kayla is ready to chat
Performance & Reliability
Enhanced error handling with clearer messages if something goes wrong
Improved audio playback reliability during voice conversations
Fixed double-tap prevention to ensure stable voice sessions
User Experience
Added real-time transcript display during voice conversations
Smoother voice connection process with visual feedback
1.1.2 6 Jan
Version 1.1.1
This update includes important bug fixes:
• Resolved a crash that could occur when launching the app
• Fixed audio and microphone functionality for voice features
• Improved compatibility across all iOS devices
• General stability and performance enhancements
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1.1.1 28/12/2025
"Bug fixes and improvements"
1.1 23/12/2025
Fixed team photos not loading on iPhone and iPad • New branded launch screen • New payment confirmation page showing exactly what clears and when • Live business counts update in real time • Search near me — find Black-owned businesses by distance • Speed, stability, and security improvements
more Version 25.1.4 (38) 6 days ago
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