Not working on iPad Pro
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amrit07121983 –
2022-08-21
Version 7.16.0
Unable to play as the app is perpetually waiting for opponent
Updating
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iPhone Screenshots
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Description
Built for the love of chess, this app is open source and free for all.
- 150 000 individual users daily and growing fast.
- Play bullet, blitz, classical, and correspondence chess
- Play in arena tournaments
- Find, follow, challenge players
- See your games stats
- Practice with chess puzzles
- Many variants, available online and offline: Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King Of The Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, Racing Kings!
- Game analysis with local computer evaluation
- Server computer analysis with move annotations and game summary
- Opening explorer
- Play against offline computer
- Over The Board mode to play offline with a friend
- Standalone chess clock with multiple time settings
- Board editor
- Available in 80 languages
- Designed for both phones and tablets, supporting landscape mode
- 100% free, without ads, and opensource!
Chess variants are supported! Try them all:
- Crazyhouse: every time a piece is captured the capturing player gets a piece of the same type and of their color in their pocket.
- Chess960: pieces on the home rank are randomised.
- King Of The Hill: bring your king to the center to win.
- Threecheck: check the opponent king three times.
- Antichess: lose all your pieces to win.
- Atomic Chess: nuke the opponent.
- Horde: destroy the horde to win.
- Racing Kings: Race your king to the eighth rank to win.
Just like http://lichess.org, this application is open source, and respects user freedom. It is entirely free and without ads, now and forever.
Learn more about lichess philosophy: http://lichess.org/blog/U4skkUQAAEAAhIGz/why-is-lichess-free
Source code of the mobile application: https://github.com/veloce/lichobile
Source code of the website and server: https://github.com/ornicar/lila
Big thanks to the volunteers behind this app:
- Vincent Velociter (lead dev) https://github.com/veloce
- Renaud Bressand (design) https://twitter.com/RenaudBressand
- Thibault Duplessis (dev) https://github.com/ornicar
- Sebastien Renault (dev of stockfish plugin) https://github.com/srenault
- Mark Henle (dev) https://github.com/freefal
Check out the app page on http://lichess.org/mobile, and follow us on twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/lichessorg
What's New in Version 7.16.0
Improvements and bug fixes:
* Scale promo piece size relative to screen width
* Added Anarcandy chess pieces
* Fix iOS 15 audio when using headphones
* Correct the route for study chapters
* Added current number of move to the chess clock ui
* Use haptic engine in local AI game
* New translations
Seller
Name
thibault duplessis
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
7.16.0
Size
70.8 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 13.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
All Versions
4.0 (278 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
self analysis
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warunzzzzz –
2022-07-29
Version 7.15.2
when i finish game analyse method available computer analysis only but not available self analysis .so this one little disappoint so need to update self analysis method.
simply the best
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qergjfk –
2022-07-13
Version 7.15.2
it is
App needs improvement
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vijaykam –
2022-07-02
Version 7.15.2
Overall, it’s very good. But there are some things I wish they improve. For one, please support keyboard input, esp. when we play on the iPad with keyboard attached. Also, I always have lag when using the app, while there’s no noticeable lag when using the browser.
problem
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dgcksjwhevcljwaevcwakjh –
2022-06-02
Version 7.15.2
I have lots of connection issues even though my phone has full bars and good wifi signal. And sometimes when I disconnect I just lose the game even though I’m winning. And what’s worse is that I get put in a time out for disconnecting… this has happened recently only twice but otherwise it’s a great app for chess + free+ you can learn the basics for free. My main issue is that lot of players are using chess engines and I know this because they suddenly play meaningless computer moves in mid game when losing and suddenly all the pieces start coming together and they win. and the rating is below 1400 not even above 1500.
Otherwise it’s a good game
meh
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AJTheLegend69 –
2022-05-30
Version 7.15.2
the website’s better tbh
Chess board to be adjusted
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Mekoramaian Addict –
2022-05-14
Version 7.15.2
If you could please set the chess board in centre in the puzzle mode.
Intermittent freezing
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reviewerwhoneedsabettername –
2022-01-23
The app just freezes in the middle of a game!! It was good earlier but something has changed recently which has ruined it.
Cannot Access Clubs and you can’t play tournaments as well as web.
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TSupreeth-Lichess user. –
2021-12-27
Version 7.14.0
1. I am not able to access my clubs. 2. I was playing a tournament in the app and I was waiting for my game to come in an arena tournament, it took a long time so I tried doing in the web and it showed I already lost three games. It was a rated too. Next I got a message from lichess that I am Sandbagging.
App needs improvement, but Lichess is the best chess game platform in the world
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kaddukhan –
2021-12-26
Version 7.13.1
I really wish I could give it 5 stars, but there are still a few minor issues (connectivity issues, no variants available, tough to open studies from the app, etc.)
In fact, using Lichess on your mobile browser is a better experience.
All in all, I love Lichess — beautiful interface, strong engine analysis, and great collaborative tools for learning.
Lack of features like multi premoves evaluation bar etc on mobile app
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scarcasmo –
2021-12-22
Version 7.11.3
With due respect I am a big fan of Lichess. I love the way you guys have designed the desktop version but many of those features aren’t on the mobile app. I guess most of the players play games on mobile phones usually or even on macbook via the app. I think it would be better to include every feature in the app as well
Not usable
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ezpzAaa –
2021-12-17
Version 7.6.0
On apple M1. Huge fan of the website and regular user for a long time. But the native app isn't usable. The view is cropped to the top left.
Super app no comparison
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mahendrasinghB –
2021-11-27
Version 4.12.0
Amazing app ever
Many cheaters here
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TGV007 –
2021-11-13
Version 6.2.0
Many of the no brain no ethical persons are using plugins to slow opponents moves also using computer program, this world is full of unethical persons
Layout/Display Glitch
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rrriiiiiioooooooo –
2021-10-29
Version 7.0.2
All good but whenever match starts, the layout of game goes down. I’m facing this issue since I updated to latest update of Game and still going on. Please fix this issue asap and take this issue as your first priority.
Notification issue
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anand3544 –
2021-09-15
Version 2.3.0
Some time when notification came let’s say your opponent wants to play or something,that notification should disappear after I accept the challenge but it’s still there until I reopen the app
Not impressed
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shakash1 –
2021-09-13
Version 7.11.2
The app wants me to play on their terms .. whenever they want they make the match draw . Even if the time of opponent’s time is over ..
Issue
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gjejjd –
2021-09-04
Version 4.12.2
Really a big problem Iam facing is when I play a tournament your pairings are bad iam - 1900 rated player and I got a 2300 rated player it feels very bad in you pairing service developers please respond
Something has happened
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slogojelpool –
2021-07-25
Version 6.3.0
I have tournament today and I joined it and this is where it started it is not letting me play chess with others and can’t see properly what others are playing
It’s better than chess.com
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Sanectech –
2021-07-16
Version 5.3.1
This is the best online chess platform.....
Please make sure accidental touches don’t end up starting games.
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Bharat Pulavarti –
2021-07-13
Version 7.0.0
The big buttons for starting games need to be changed, many of the games were started unintentionally while trying to minimise the app @lichess.
Great App
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gkcheeta –
2021-06-17
Version 4.4.0
Great App without any bugs and with a very smooth and easy to use interface. The best part is there are no ads.
Play games with online players and learn from the puzzles and other features offered in the app.
Best choice for people who are genuinely interested in chess, who wish to play without any distractions.
Great app, 5 stars since its open source
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Ankurashish –
2021-06-15
Version 7.1.0
Great app for players.. other competitors like chess.com are paid for game analysis and I think it’s most important part..analysis which we can do freely as everyone can’t afford chess.com
Exploitation
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bobby1571989 –
2021-05-08
Version 6.0.0
This app exploit kids.
Good free app for chess lovers
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titofernandezl –
2021-04-24
Version 1.1.0
It’s a great app and it’s completely free. NO HIDDEN CHARGES, NO ADS, Only chess .... I have been playing in lichess for more than 3 years and all my free time I invest in this app..😂..... thank you
Lichess user
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kasgrundd –
2021-04-11
Version 7.10.0
Love this app after this recent update. Would give 5 stars if they give options like current games in this app version not only in
Website. Btw like this app bcoz this is free and they brought colours to indicate mistakes in my games keep it up.
Great job by developers but...
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drGaneshSaanap –
2021-04-01
Version 7.3.0
Developers did great job but we require image and pdf scanner. Also want SmallChess like mini display which actually plays analysis...
Sir plz add engine analysis play on other pop up window like in small chess
Unable to choose puzzle themes in mobile app
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Bhuv_2k –
2021-01-26
Version 4.14.0
The app is almost perfect but i am unable to choose puzzle theme in the mobile app. Can anyone help?
Popup comes that never goes
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NickNameSurya –
2020-12-22
Version 7.7.1
Sometimes when the game ends or one color resigns, the popup says “white resigned black victorious”.. and this popup remains as it is even the next game starts... soooooo annoying ... using IOS
Horrible lichess
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nsinghi –
2020-12-04
Version 7.14.1
Even when the opponent aborts that time out comes
Timer malfunction
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srswt555 –
2020-11-30
Version 7.2.0
Both mine and opponents timer are used by my timer
The opponent gets a lead
Game 1+0 bullet casual
Very Good App
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Souren Datta –
2020-10-28
Version 7.5.0
Lichess is a free app by which I play chess online. Thanks to lichess, I am able to practice chess via online even in this COVID 19 situation. One thing I like in this app is that there are no ads and in other apps when they show unwanted ads I feel frustrated and as lichess has no ads it is cool for me. Would rate this app 5 star and surely download it. Thanks Souren Datta
Some bugs
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yashverma38 –
2020-09-25
Version 5.6.1
I am pretty happy with the lichens experience but there are some Minos bugs in the apps like the rapid rabbit icon just merge into 10. Also while playing chess the menu also have some icons merged really like the app as it provides really good chess experience. I am currently using iPad 7 with iPad os 14
Better than Chess.com !!
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bornBug –
2020-07-29
There’s a lot of room for improvement but the basics are solid and not behind a paywall. There’s not a better free alternative.
Lichess
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navuka –
2020-07-26
I am installing this app to play with friends
Many times a glitch comes while playing
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med hero –
2020-07-23
When I play my pawn two blocks the opponent’s pawn kill my pawn in free but my pawn was not in diagonal line of his pawn and his pawn moves one block in that move only but still this game is fantastic. Please tell the reason of the glitch. Thanks
Best Chess App
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-rudra- –
2020-07-13
Far better than chess.com its amazing.....
Great chess app
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jatekchhateja –
2020-06-18
A great chess app with a minimalist interface, plenty of useful features, and no ads.
Unable to log into the app
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Chess guide –
2020-06-14
Since today, am unable to log into the app on iPhone. Every time it says wrong username or password but am able to log in via the server on my laptop using the same username and password ☹️
The worst chess app
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Aayaan 1234 –
2020-05-24
It’s the worst chess app it does not even starts the game don’t download
App not working now a days
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pawandaware –
2020-05-10
When click on Home button screen goes blank and for correspondence game button not working resolve it asap
Enable accessibility features for Blind
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rammadhukesh –
2020-05-08
Kindly make accessable app for blind
Hate this app
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Hate sony –
2020-03-18
Please provide an option to give this app three stars
New version ruined the app
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sneh_joy –
2020-02-22
The latest update caused the app to crash and I can’t even play the games on it. It doesn’t load properly despite high speed net. The app has problems. Request the team to fix it.
Great app, still room for improvement exists.
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r_anubhav –
2020-02-14
Lichess app provides a clean and adequate experience with no ads and hidden charges, which is one of its biggest pros. But still, there are just too many cheaters in the game. I just hope that Lichess improves their engine cheat detection program, and players stop playing dishonestly for some imaginary internet chess points.
Buffering
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nil170 –
2020-02-07
Doesn’t work properly after latest update on os!!!
Time Glitch!!
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Nana Nakuru –
2020-02-02
Even if I move the pieces the time is sometime not stopping! I'm annoyed with this issue. I've lost a lot of matches due to this time problem!! I hope you get rid of this issue soon...
Thank you, Ayush Barik
Glitches
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Aditya Saran –
2019-10-27
After the latest ios updates, i am not able to find players through search mode. As soon as i click on the user name, the app gets closed. Please provide update
Need some updates
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dr dath –
2019-10-17
It’s second time I am raising about this issue ,it’s not giving draw after 16steps !!! Plz clarify this one
IOS crashing
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AnkurGahlot –
2019-09-23
Hi just wanted to quickly point out that iOS v6.2.0 is crashing on analysis board.
Love the app btw! Thank you very much for this!
Good as always . But needs few iOS fixes
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ManikandanS –
2019-09-21
I am been using this app quiet long period and definitely one of best Apps in store in field of chess. I think recently it got updated, and post same I see issue with sending comments in IOS. I.e once text typed , send button or text is not visible. Would be gr8 if you guys can fix it.
My favourite chess app all time
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GpRao –
2019-08-29
But now having some issues that can't play any games its not loading on wifi network so please fix this
Doesn’t respect system sounds
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Smagaboar –
2019-08-01
Inherent programming flaw with the app. It runs on my ringer volume rather than media volume. So if I want to reduce volume I need to reduce phone ringer and end up missing calls later. Other than that, it’s awesome.
Higher quality analysis.
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AchillesYouTube –
2019-07-08
Can the engine be updated? SF 8’s analysis mechanisms are probably old now.
Game was good. Dont know what happens to intenet connectivity
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parasmp –
2019-05-17
While i was playing a game, it showed a low signal, and i lost 9 seconds per move in a 3 minute game. After the game i checked my connection, and saw 50 mbps download speed 10 mbps upload speed. Dont know what happened in game, first thought it was a bug and it repeated in the next few games too. I dont want to feel bad at chess just because of your server problem. The game used to be great before this, and too bad i have to goto another app despite liking this app's interface, players and all.
PS: I lost 32 points continuously and i fell to 1680s. This made me feel mad, as it took me some weeks to get into 1700s and the points are gone just like that.
Suggestions
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Gautham_dx007 –
2019-02-07
Awesome app by the way
And
I hope you guys will bring those
1. leaderboard for friends and also local country ranking that would go crazy awesomeness among the players we would all welcome so much
2. Profile pics or avatars
3. Monthly events for some kinda points achievement
4. Please make easy for to connect with friends
Problem during loging
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wajidali 143 –
2019-01-20
Sir I am facing this issue last few months Network lag between you and lichess
Server time to process a move on lichess server kindly resolve my issue
Not working
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sumit1011 –
2019-01-11
On ios 12.1.2, the app is opening but it keeps on loading and getting error as request timeout. Please fix it
Not working
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Abd120586 –
2018-12-24
The app is opening but m not able to play any game as I am not able to log in..
Even the site is not opening in web browser.
Pathetic
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NN-666 –
2018-12-23
I used to be an avid user of this app but now i can barely even get past the loading screen..
Few issues
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syamsahoo –
2018-12-11
1.private tournament link directly not opening with app.
2.cant report via app.
3.limited options to create Tournament via app.
Amazing
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Amit Salvi –
2018-09-25
An absolute pleasure this app is.... Nice effects.... Zero lag.. Great support community. What's more the web version is pretty awesome. It's got great analysis of your playing style. Keep up the good work guys!
Libre software for the win!
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Ashok Poolla –
2018-07-31
Thanks for incorporating Free Software philosophy. It helps a lot in research and devel.
Chat
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pmenonn –
2018-06-23
Please fix the chat among players. This is important. There is a lot of time delay as well as the message is not sent. Continuous chatting is impossible. I love the app. Please fix this.
Elegant App
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laschet_jain –
2018-05-13
Well made app. I would like to see the streamers option too. Also it would be great if piece dragging by finger is introduced.
iphone 4s
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kurianck –
2017-12-28
please add support for iOS 9 so that i can use it.