Gloo Messaging
Authentic SMS for Churches
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The Gloo Messaging app is designed for church and ministry leaders to communicate on the go. Now you can stay connected with your people through meaningful, real-time conversations, respond to prayer requests, send one-to-many Broadcasts, simplify contact management, assign conversations to team members, add people to Groups or Workflows, and engage with Explorers without missing a message.
more We’ve made improvements across the app to deliver a smoother, more reliable experience. This update includes performance enhancements, usability refinements, and general fixes to help everything work better behind the scenes. Thanks for using the Gloo Messaging app.
2026.22.0 25 Mar
This release includes general bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements.
2026.18.1 11 Feb
This release includes general bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance enhancements.
2026.17.0 15 Jan
What's New in v3.2.3
- Performance and reliability improvements for faster data syncing
- Security enhancements to keep your account safe
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
3.2.3 05/12/2025
Enhanced Security
• Added phone number verification for stronger account security
• New identity verification system for enhanced user protection
Improved Messaging
• Enhanced explorer filtering to find the right people faster
• Better message blocking and conversation controls
• Improved persona integration for personalized experiences
Bug Fixes & Stability
• Fixed critical database sync issues that could cause data conflicts
• Resolved video recording duration display problems
• Fixed scrolling issues in group and user selection screens
• Updated customer support chat system with better error handling
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Performance Improvements
• Enhanced error handling across the app for better reliability
• Improved message synchronization performance
• Better network timeout handling for more stable connections
3.1.7 04/10/2025
Enhanced Video Sharing
• Added smart video duration validation to ensure seamless media sharing
• Improved Gloo+ integration with real-time subscription status updates
• Enhanced upsell experience for premium features
iOS Experience Improvements
• Streamlined media permissions with native iOS prompts
• Better retry experience when granting camera and photo access
• More intuitive permission handling throughout the app
Performance & Stability
• Fixed explorer countdown timer for accurate time display
• Improved database sync performance and reliability
• Enhanced app stability with optimized background processes
• Prevented accidental dismissal of critical update prompts
Bug Fixes
• Resolved Gloo+ media restriction issues
• Fixed video duration detection for better media handling
• Cleaned up unused code for improved performance
This update focuses on making media sharing smoother and more reliable while enhancing the overall iOS user experience.
3.1.6 08/09/2025
What's New in Version 3.1.5
NEW FEATURES
- Delete scheduled or draft broadcasts easily with the new 3-dot menu option
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
- Improved AI chat responses with faster, more reliable streaming
- Smarter people search that better understands what you're looking for
- Explorer messages now handle long content smoothly without freezing
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Resolved date and time selection issues
- Fixed account profile editing
- Account switching now properly refreshes your view
- Improved keyboard behavior when using filters
- Updated camera permission descriptions for clarity
Thank you for your continued feedback! This update focuses on stability and frequently requested improvements to make your messaging experience even better.
3.1.5 28/08/2025
Major App Upgrade - Gloo Messaging v3.1.4
This significant update brings enhanced functionality and improved user experience with new features, important bug fixes, and performance improvements.
NEW FEATURES:
• Enhanced admin controls for Gloo Plus functionality
• Improved video attachment handling - no more unexpected MMS conversions
• Automatic conversation status updates when responding to urgent messages
• Better broadcast group management with inactive group filtering
BUG FIXES:
• Fixed keyboard covering message input
• Improved text input alignment throughout the app
• Better touch and gesture handling for smoother navigation
• Multiple UI refinements including button layouts and styling
• Fixed scrolling issues on broadcasts page
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS:
• Significantly improved error handling and app stability
• Optimized profile screens for faster loading
• Smoother, more responsive interface across all features
• Better memory management and reduced crashes
This major update represents months of development focused on user feedback and performance optimization. Users will experience a more stable, intuitive, and feature-rich messaging platform.
3.1.4 20/08/2025
We’ve made a series of improvements to enhance your experience, especially on smaller devices, and fixed several key bugs. Here’s what’s new:
Message Input Improvements
- Redesigned layout for small screens like iPhone SE
- Dynamic resizing and better keyboard handling
- New "Done" button for easier input completion
- Replaced keyboard overlay with a more reliable modal
Broadcast Enhancements
- Save and Preview buttons now remain visible while typing
- Improved layout for composing and editing broadcasts
- More reliable media upload handling
- Analytics integration for broadcast performance
Bug Fixes
- Fixed input field alignment issues and modal display bugs
- Addressed formatting issues with phone numbers and short codes
- Restored missing names in duplicated or edited broadcasts
- Corrected display of credit values and explorer badges
- Fixed UI glitches with tab chips and timer headers
- Improved saving behavior for broadcast drafts
Performance and Stability
- Improved crash tracking and error reporting
- Optimized session handling when switching accounts
- General layout and code cleanup for better performance
3.1.3 17/07/2025
We’ve been hard at work improving your app experience! Here’s what’s included in this update:
New Features:
Brand new app icon that meets Apple App Store branding guidelines
Improved sync process with better logging and built-in migration protection
Fixed login issues affecting some users
Resolved occasional issues where Intercom displayed outdated forms
Bug Fixes:
Corrected a case-sensitive timestamp issue in sync operations with WatermelonDB
Fixed database migration problems related to users and messages
Resolved a rare issue where the sync process could get stuck under certain conditions
3.1.2 18/06/2025
Improved app stability and error handling across the board.
Fixed background sync for when the app is inactive.
Enhanced database error recovery with a new error screen.
Added in-app support via Intercom.
Improved app update system with smarter version checks and clearer messaging.
Introduced support for mandatory app updates when required.
3.1.1 11/06/2025
This update fixes a number of issues -
- Initial sync hanging is now resolved
- Attaching media to messages and broadcasts now more seamless
- Explorer countdown timers appearing correctly
- Improved AI functionality
- Added first message display for explorers
- Helpful empty state messages when no content is available
- Clearer conversation status indicators
- Improved performance when viewing conversations
- Better filtering and updates when user info changes
3.1.0 05/06/2025
In this update:
• Fixed issue where users couldn't dismiss the keyboard when messages were pending above.
• Resolved AI summary incorrectly stating “no topics discussed” even when conversations occurred.
• “Shake to Report” no longer activates when disabled
• Fixed an issue where the send button became unresponsive after inserting a variable name.
• AI-generated responses now retain important data, including links.
• Chat now shifts upward properly when the keyboard opens.
• Links in messages are now clickable.
• Message copying is now supported.
• Broadcasts with videos now send as expected.
• Prayer requests now supported in messages.
3.0.4 28/05/2025
In this update:
• Various bug fixes.
• Add AI support for mesage and broadcasts.
3.0.2 23/05/2025
In this update:
• Improved data syncing reliability for a smoother experience
• Added in-app chat support to help you get answers faster
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements to keep your messaging experience seamless
• Fixed an issue where explorers were not appearing purple in the broadcasts section
• Resolved problems with media and dynamic variables like {{first}} in broadcasts and messages
• Fixed failures in broadcasts that included MMS content
• Corrected explorer countdown timers that continued showing even after a message was sent
• Added location information to explorer profiles
• Fixed errors related to local broadcast ID failures
• Resolved issues with explorers marked as severed or disconnected still showing timers
• Fixed previous broadcast data carrying over into new broadcast creation
• Introduced a new “Shorten URL” button for broadcasts and messages
3.0.1 21/05/2025
This new version of the Gloo Messaging app is rebuilt on a modern framework to ensure faster performance, better reliability, and easier updates.
We’ve made big updates to make ministry messaging easier and faster:
- View your People list with updated contact statuses
- Add people to Groups and Workflows directly in the app
- Save Broadcasts as drafts to finish and send when you’re ready
- Quickly find what you need with new search in Broadcasts and People
- View all your Scheduled, Sent, and Drafted Broadcasts in one place
3.0.0 12/05/2025
* Updated list of assessment options.
* Bug Fixes
2.14.2 20/12/2023
* Allows users to resend expired invitations.
2.14.1 12/12/2023
* Attach assessments to broadcast messages.
* Invite new team members into your organization.
* Minor bug fixes and UX improvements.
2.14.0 30/10/2023
- Updated team permission management
- Bug fixes
2.13.0 11/10/2023
- Conversation Support now includes video responses
- Minor bug fixes and UX improvements
2.12.0 27/09/2023
- Reach Settings 2.0
- Configure your preferences for receiving Explorers
- Manage the status of receiving Explorers with pauses
- Open mobile deeplinks in the web app for Recovery Organizations
- Minor bug fixes and UX improvements
2.11.0 15/09/2023
Fixed a rare issue where loading certain images would crash the application.
2.10.3 13/09/2023
- Temporarily removed the "Rate Explorer" feature to further enhance the functionality. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to bring back an improved experience in the near future.
2.10.2 25/08/2023
- Enhanced profiles
- Tappable avatars throughout the app that link you to the User, Explorer, Team Member, or Group’s profile info
- View groups each User belongs to
- Read, add, and edit notes about Users
- Upload a profile image for your avatar
- Rate Explorers when changing the status to Connected, Completed, or Disconnected
- Minor bug fixes and UX improvements
2.10.1 24/08/2023
We’ve made improvements across the app to deliver a smoother, more reliable experience. This update includes performance enhancements, usability refinements, and general fixes to help everything work better behind the scenes. Thanks for using the Gloo Messaging app.
more Version 2026.22.0 25 Mar
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