App updates

Oct. 19, 2026

A major Pools release.

We’ve made significant architecture and UX improvements. We’re excited for you to try it.

Some highlights:

  • You can let other people post in your pools. Go into each pool’s settings and change people from “Can View” to “Can Post”.

  • It’s easier to connect with more people you know. You can invite a group with one code. Great for sharing to a group chat.

  • If you’re paying for the app, you can cover storage for other people. Kind of like buying a friend a coffee or picking up the tab at lunch, we hope this makes it easier to keep using Pools with the people you want.

  • Improvements to reactions and comment threads.

  • Messaging has been removed, and will be part of a new Bonafide app coming soon. If you used the old version of Pools to do messaging, all of those threads and messages will be in the new app.

  • You can now post videos.

  • Please go to the settings, set up a recovery email, look at why we made Pools, and read more about Bonafide. If you feel so inclined, leave us a review in the app store. It does help!

  • Check back here for any important announcements from our team.

Thanks again for taking part in supporting Pools and Bonafide with our aim for a better internet. Tell the people you know, and help spread the word.