• Stronger, more stable connection — the app now rides out brief network drops and retries automatically • A subtle banner when you go offline, and your messages send automatically once you're back • Fixed the "Server unavailable" screen appearing by mistake when your own connection was weak • Fixed unclear error messages that could appear during chats • Chat requests now always require your explicit approval — no more automatic acceptance • General performance and stability improvements We'd love your feedback — reach us anytime from within the app!

The chats screen now has two sections — Chats and Requests — switchable by tap or horizontal swipe, each with its own filters. Chat requests are now ordered: those waiting for your reply first, then those waiting for theirs, with New, Premium, Same Country and Expiring Soon filters. The request count is now consistent between the tab bar and the chats screen, where two different numbers used to appear. A simpler chat header: presence is now a clearer dot on the avatar, and search moved into the options menu. Lighter messages: the time now sits on the same line as the text instead of its own line, and read receipts are more subtle. Fixes: older messages stay loaded when you leave and return, the load-more button responds anywhere you tap it, and tapping the conversation dismisses the keyboard. Performance: fewer redraws when messages arrive, and data saving moved off the main thread.

Full control over notification sounds and alerts, all in one place. Faster navigation between sections, with your place kept where you left it. A redesigned navigation bar that responds instantly. A clearer content policy notice before you edit your profile. Fixes and performance improvements.

Live location sharing: share your location in a conversation for 15 minutes or one hour, and stop it any time. Full-screen location preview inside the app, with the option to open in Apple Maps or Google Maps, or copy the coordinates. The sender's photo now marks the spot on the map instead of a pin, and the address updates automatically as you move the map. Voice messages: one consistent waveform, and seeking inside a clip by tapping or dragging. A clear alert with a Settings shortcut when microphone or location permission is denied. A new start screen and a single, shorter welcome screen. Fixed location messages appearing incorrectly, reduced full-screen ads, and faster conversation loading.

A clearer, faster chat - Conversations stay pinned to the newest message, so new messages arrive without scrolling down manually. - If messages arrive while you are reading older ones, a "new messages" pill takes you to the first unread message. - Messages that arrive while the app is closed now appear as soon as you return. - Images reserve their space before loading, so the conversation no longer jumps while you read. - Redesigned message bubbles with a calmer gradient that reads well in both light and dark mode. - The chat list now shows "You:" before your own last message. Search and likes - The like button in search responds on the first tap, and tapping again removes the like. - Like state is now consistent between search and profiles. - Search filters (country and online now) apply to all results, not only the loaded page. - Fixed layout direction on the search screen in Arabic. General - Fewer full-screen ads, shown at better moments: after you finish something, not during it. - Notification reliability improvements.

Search - New grid view with large cards and a grid/list toggle - Online status shown directly on each card - Quick like without opening the profile - Subscribers appear first with clear visual distinction Friends - Reorganized into three tabs: Friends, Requests, Suggestions - The friends list is visible immediately without scrolling Chats - The filter bar is now fixed and no longer scrolls with the list - The unread filter now works within any tab Profile - Zodiac sign and birthday now shown when age is hidden - Interests now display correctly - The message button opens an existing conversation directly Fixes - Report screenshots now attach the conversation correctly - Corrected element direction in Arabic

- Accurate message status: one checkmark when sent, two when delivered to the recipient's device, and a color change once read. - Typing status now appears in the chat list, including voice recording and photo selection states. - Deleted accounts: the conversation stays read-only, labeled "Deleted user", with replies disabled. Fixed a blank screen when opening a deleted profile. - A failed message now updates automatically when the automatic retry succeeds, so it is no longer sent twice. - Swipe from the screen edge to go back from a chat, and swipe down to close a profile. - Action menus now open from the bottom of the screen, with a clearer layout and a short description for each action. - A privacy notice when a chat request is accepted, explaining the chat is private between both parties. - New search filter: All, Men, Women (gender filtering is part of the subscription). - System default font for better readability, plus fixes in search results and the chat list.

- Blocking now works both ways and applies across the whole app. - Disappearing photos are deleted for both sides when the timer ends. - You are notified when someone saves a photo you sent. - Messages now show a delivered state before the read state. - Deleting a conversation clears only your copy, and a new message starts fresh. - Fixed duplicate notifications, faster photo sending, and stability fixes.

Friends System - Send and receive friend requests from any profile - Your friends list with online status and an always-open chat with friends - Custom lists to organize friends, with pinning and reordering - Smart suggestions based on your chat activity - Get notified when a friend comes online - Full privacy control: choose who can send you friend requests Improved Profile - A new simplified design for your profile and other users' profiles - Interactive stats cards: friends, chats, likes, and visitors - New screen to see who liked you General Improvements - Consistent dark colors for the login screen in dark mode - Account deletion now removes all your data - Performance and stability improvements

An update focused on the conversations experience, safety, and appearance. - A mandatory safety acknowledgment screen shown once after registration (Email, Google, Apple) before entering the app. - Notifications carrying a link now open that link directly on tap. - New app logo and a refreshed interface. - Close a conversation and re-invite it, with the other party able to accept or decline. - Suspended accounts can no longer be messaged or invited, and their profile actions are hidden. - Sensitive-content setting is now available to Google and Apple users after adding their birth date. - Fixed the Profile Visitors list appearing empty for some subscribers. - Fixed Discover filtering by gender and country. - Fixed older conversations disappearing, and improved the last-message preview in the list. - Clearer "Review request" naming, with the ability for a moderator to attach an explanatory image. - Several bug fixes and performance and stability improvements.

- General reforms and improvements

- Fixed the "Profile Visitors" list not appearing for some subscribers. - Fixed Discover filtering by gender and country so it works correctly.

This is a UX, stability, and visual update. No new SDKs, no new permissions, and no changes to data collection. All previously reviewed features behave the same. Changes in this version: - Account-suspension screen redesigned. Hero size reduced and a short summary of the account state is shown. No change to suspension logic. - New Premium-only notification when someone views the user's profile. Free users see a generic notification ("Someone viewed your profile") with no identity and a tap opens the existing Paywall. Same /profile-views endpoint, no schema change. - Chat attachment menu (camera, gallery, file, voice) now shows a lock icon and refuses to open the system picker when the existing MESSAGING_RESTRICTED state is active. Previously the picker opened and the upload was rejected server-side. UX-only change. - Conversation list: a previously top "Friends" strip was removed and added as a regular filter tab. Same data, same source. - New "Recent Searches" chips on the search screen (UserDefaults, on-device only, never transmitted). Suggestions list now paginates as the user scrolls. - Pending chat requests: accept/reject feedback animations shortened from ~1.8s to ~400ms (optimistic UI). Same network calls. - Two non-actionable warning toasts inside the chat were removed. The existing message-bubble badges remain unchanged. - Onboarding and Login use a consistent app logo with a subtle pulse animation. Cosmetic only. - Appeal screen adds a quick-link to the developer's Instagram page (LSApplicationQueriesSchemes extended with "instagram" only to test canOpenURL; falls back to Safari if Instagram is not installed). No inter-app data exchange. - Several bug fixes (search pagination loop, swipe-card blur on stale image, chat scroll on first open). Previously reviewed features remain unchanged: GDPR consent flow (UMP), App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt order, sensitive-content controls, optional report screenshot, GoogleSignIn, AppleSignIn, in-app purchases (StoreKit 2), and AdMob native + adaptive banner with consent gate. No new SDKs added. No new permissions requested. No new data collection. Demo account in Sign-In Information. App behavior is identical to the previously reviewed version for users who do not interact with the changed suspension screen, the new visit notification, or the new search filter tab. Contact: kaebs19@outlook.com

Changes in this version: - Conversations are now preserved by default. Messages no longer disappear after 24 hours. Users can manually choose snap or 24h mode from the conversation settings. - Unread messages remain visible regardless of age, so users never lose a message they have not yet opened. - Multi-image upload: send up to five photos at once in a chat. - Daily image-send limit raised from two to six for standard accounts. - Conversation deletion is now one-sided soft-delete: the chat disappears only for the user who deleted it, while the other party keeps their full history. - Improved blocking: when you block a user, the conversation disappears only on your side and is unaffected for the other party. - Better in-chat image viewing: faster loading, high-quality preview with zoom, and swipe-down to dismiss. - Refreshed bottom tab bar: modern glass look, icon-only with a tooltip showing the section name on tap. - Discover action buttons redesigned with a colorful glass aesthetic. - Message bubbles with subtle 3D depth and a soft glass shine. - When an account is restricted, the remaining time is now shown precisely in days, hours, and minutes, with a live countdown in both the error message and the floating banner. - Fixed: the first sent message now scrolls into view immediately. - Fixed: some conversations were hidden by a stale local cache. - General performance and stability improvements.

Privacy and protection updates in this release: - New UMP consent flow — compliant with privacy regulations - App Tracking Transparency prompt per Apple guidelines - Enhanced protection against sharing external contact info - Transparent in-app notices when usage policy is violated - Permanent chat deletion option - Live profile updates with real-time visitor tracking - Improved image and message rendering performance - Various stability fixes for a smoother experience

- Privacy enhancements compliant with European regulations (GDPR) - Performance and stability improvements

- Minor design polish across several screens - Bug fixes - Performance and stability improvements Thanks for using Hala.

- Refreshed chat input design with a cleaner, more professional look - Optional settings for controlling sensitive content display - Attach a screenshot when reporting to provide clear evidence - Improved detection and prevention of external account sharing - Faster appeal notifications and clearer support replies - Performance improvements and bug fixes Thanks for using Hala.

- Quick reactions — single-tap any message to pick your reaction instantly. - Reply jumps to original — tap a reply preview to scroll to the original message with a brief highlight. - Comprehensive safety improvements — cleaner, safer experience. - Redesigned profile visitors page — tap any visitor to view their full profile, with precise visit time ("Visited Xm ago"). - Profile view counter now updates in real time. - Smoother chat bubbles with refined design and premium date separators. - Faster image loading when scrolling up. - Smarter presence layers that respect your privacy settings. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

- "Recently active" replaces the Online indicator — no live presence broadcast, an orange dot only for activity within the last 15 minutes. - Fixed the "Show Last Seen" toggle in privacy settings. - Unread counts stay accurate after sign-out and sign-in — the server is now the source of truth. - State-aware instant confirmation when toggling any privacy setting. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

- Faster image sharing — no more freeze on large photos, with real upload progress and cancel. - Smoother chats — long conversations stay fast, unread marker stays put after re-opening. - Live visitor counter on your profile. - Cleaner requests — multi-message preview, no double-accept, suspended users filtered out. Thank you for using Hala Chat.

A focused update bringing smarter conversations, smoother UI, and more reliable Premium handling. - Smart conversation memory: old chats never disappear when new ones arrive — full sync between server and your device. - Daily activity streak with stats: see visitors, likes, and active chats at a glance. - Best Friends: discover who you chat with most (3 for free, unlimited with Premium) ranked by mutual engagement. - Cleaner official notifications: admin messages now show a verified badge with a clear action sheet instead of a regular user photo. - Privacy controls work end-to-end: when you pause requests, others see a clear status before composing — no wasted typing. - Premium auto-expires across the app: features and crown badge refresh within minutes of your subscription ending. - Restore Purchases now syncs Apple, server, and device for reliable subscription recovery. - Many polish fixes: Arabic RTL layouts, profile editing, restored discover cards, and faster chat list scrolling. Thank you for using Hala Chat — we keep working to improve your experience.

A fresh update focused on making your experience smoother and safer. • Better privacy controls: hide your distance, pause incoming requests, or limit them to premium members. • New appeal system that works like a direct conversation with our team, with instant notifications when they reply. • Browse the app during temporary restrictions instead of being fully blocked. • Live updates when your name is changed or a restriction is lifted. • Reorganized settings menu for easier navigation. • Overall performance improvements and several bug fixes. Thank you for using Hala Chat — we keep working to improve your experience.

This update brings performance and stability improvements across the entire chat experience. The chat request flow has been refined with smoother handling of pending and accepted requests. Notifications have been redesigned for greater accuracy and clarity, and a new offline message queue ensures your messages are delivered reliably even when connectivity is lost. The conversations list now updates in real-time with improved typing indicators, and the overall interface has been polished with better Dark Mode support.

General improvements and performance enhancements Improved user experience New profile page design New user ranks system