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PoopPal v1.1.0 - Paired Duo Edition (Android & iOS)

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@github-actions github-actions released this 26 Oct 14:51

PoopPal v1.1.0 - Paired Duo Edition (Android and iOS)

PoopPal v1.1.0 brings real-time paired friend synchronization, dedicated companion home screen widgets for Android, native iOS IPA builds for zero-fee sideloading via AltStore Classic, native Taptic Engine feedback, and elimination of launch authentication flicker.

What is New in v1.1.0:

  • iOS Sideloading Release (PoopPal.ipa): Standalone iOS binary with full iPhone notch / Dynamic Island support, native Taptic Engine haptics, and zero $99/year fee requirement.
  • AltStore Classic 1-Click Source: iPhone users can subscribe to updates directly inside AltStore.
  • Android Native Home Screen Widgets:
    • 4x2 Paired Friend Widget: Live companion widget displaying joint daily flush metrics, pixel mascot companion with partner crown, and 1-tap quick logging.
    • 2x2 Compact Duo Widget: Dedicated 2x2 widget with side-by-side counts and 1-tap logging.
  • Live Background Sync: Background flushes logged via the widget or notification tile synchronize automatically with the app and Firestore.
  • Eliminated Auth Flash: Added authentication gate and loading splash preventing sign-in screen flashes on app launch.

Installation Instructions

Android Installation (.apk):

  1. Download PoopPal.apk from the Assets section below.
  2. Open the file on your Android device.
  3. If prompted, enable Install unknown apps for this source.
  4. Tap Install (or Update if updating an existing version - your data is preserved).
  5. Add the 4x2 Duo or 2x2 Compact widget from your home screen widget menu.

iOS Installation (.ipa):

PoopPal can be installed on any iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later without an Apple Developer subscription ($99/yr) using AltStore Classic or Sideloadly.

Method 1: AltStore Classic 1-Tap Source (Recommended)
  1. Ensure AltStore Classic is installed on your iPhone (https://altstore.io).
  2. Tap the one-click source link on your iPhone:
    altstore://source?url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AK-Lmn/PoopPal/main/altstore.json
  3. Tap FREE or INSTALL next to PoopPal in the My Apps / Browse tab.
Method 2: Sideloadly (Windows / Mac)
  1. Download PoopPal.ipa from the Assets section below.
  2. Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB.
  3. Drag PoopPal.ipa into Sideloadly (https://sideloadly.io).
  4. Enter your free Apple ID and click Start.
Method 3: Direct AltStore Sideloading
  1. Download PoopPal.ipa on your iPhone.
  2. In AltStore, go to My Apps and tap the + icon in the top corner.
  3. Select PoopPal.ipa to sign and install.

PoopPal v1.0.0 - Production Release

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@AK-Lmn AK-Lmn released this 24 Oct 14:40

PoopPal v1.0.0 - Production Release

Production standalone Android APK release of PoopPal, a retro 16-bit pixel buddy habit counter for Android featuring real-time friend synchronization, native Android widgets, and procedural retro sound effects.

What is Included

  • 16-Bit Reactive Pixel Buddy: Dynamic mascot (Sir Poops-a-Lot) that reacts with tactile moods, status tiers, and custom pixel art.
  • Native Android Home Screen Widget: 2x2 companion widget for your phone's home screen with instant 1-tap logging.
  • Quick Settings Pull-Down Tile: Background instant log tile for the Android notification shade with system toast confirmation.
  • Launcher Long-Press Shortcuts: App icon shortcuts for "Log Flush Now" and "View Paired Pal".
  • Real-Time Pal Pairing: Connect and synchronize daily habit counters with friends in real-time via anonymous 6-character invite codes.
  • Procedural 8-Bit Audio Engine: Dynamic retro sound effects synthesized programmatically via the Web Audio API.
  • Privacy-First Architecture: Strictly anonymous identifiers. No phone numbers, contacts, or real names tracked or indexed.
  • Production Cloud Sync: Google Cloud Firestore real-time synchronization with persistent account authentication.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download PoopPal.apk from the Assets section below.
  2. Open the file on your Android device or drag it into an emulator (such as BlueStacks).
  3. If prompted by Android, enable Install unknown apps for this source.
  4. Tap Install and launch PoopPal from your app drawer.