Confusing
I’m so confused by this app and the friends request is sooo confusing. It will show these friends but doesn’t tell you why so you assume they are friend requests but they’re not, you have to request them? Like what? The chat is the only thing that works.cgoated1005
Not at all how it was described to me
When I first heard about this app, it was at a pitch competition, and the CEO described calendars and chat tools, but failed to mention anything about a discover feature.
I'm about to start working on building a group, and quickly realized this is NOT the tool I'm looking for. There's no calendar, just a tab full of random events (they call them drifts, so get used to using lingo no one in their right mind would have any idea what you're talking about), a discovery page, group management, and settings (pretty sure I'm missing one, but oh well).
Anyways, if you're trying to build a group and send them to the app, I have very little doubt they're going to get lost trying to figure out to find the group specific events and wind up deleting the app and just waiting for texts. Not to mention the discovery page will probably cause more mayhem for you as a group manager, especially if you're trying to create a group.
Also, you can tell they're not taking any feedback from the negative reviews because they shoot out the EXACT same canned response to everyone that leaves a bad review.
I'm off to find an app that actually works for my needs!Advent1027
Developer Response
We take feedback in our on-app live support chat. It reaches our head of Product (me) directly and lets us send screenshots back and forth and discuss design changes and feature needs. We're very transparent on upcoming changes and take feedback very seriously. You'll note that all two of the past negative reviews were about a marketing campaign and had the same concern, so they received the same response. You did not use the support chat so I'll answer your questions here. 1. The event feed/discovery. The discovery section is a small horizontal slider that appears below events that you make. Events that you create appear in chronological order, and fill the feed vertically from the top, pushing the discovery slider to the bottom. We have not had any reported issues where an organization's members have been confused on this point, but are open to design changes if that changes. 2. They're called Drifts as a branding thing. We've found the word "Event" can make something sound too formal and a "hang out" or "activity" can be too informal. We're still reviewing and may get rid of the word. We appreciate the feedback! 3. The Discovery page Is going to be relocated away from the bottom navigation bar to simplify the app. This update will be in the next six weeks. Other updates to the UI include simplifying the iconography so the feed will be a calendar icon, filter options will be consolidated, Drift (event) feed items will look more like group chats, event information for Drifts will be at the top of a chat instead of in a separate page. We're also speeding up the bulk import process, adding scheduled announcements, and custom reminder times. 4. Feedback Every new organization gets a personal message from me when they make an account. This starts a live one-on-one conversation where I answer all questions, explain features, take feedback and discuss design changes and updates. By the way all of the design changes and updates mentioned in point 3 came from feedback in my conversations with our users in the app in the last four weeks. I don't check our app-store reviews as often, usually about twice a month. On-app I usually respond within 10 minutes. Best, KentIssues
I just want to recommend making it easier to identify what is causing notifications. My smack social app usually has a number of notifications, and it can be challenging to clear them.S5m5c5
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback! We're currently working on a way to clear all notifications. We're gathering feedback on how people use the notification page. When you open the page it marks all notifications as read, and then keeps them in order. This lets you reference them in the future so you know when an import was completed, how long ago you refreshed your member list etc. Individual notifications in the page can be deleted by tapping and holding. You can change which notifications you receive by tapping the ... at the top right of the page. We're working on simplifying and clarifying the notification options. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! I'm always available by direct messaging @SMACK in the app.
SMACK app: Group Communication
Mass SMS + events + group chat
Free
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Version History of SMACK app
2024.09.03
September 13, 2024
New organization features: - May now add members to groups when importing. - People can sign up for text notifications via a code. New business features: - Businesses can now promote on SMACK for free. - Refreshed the business account experience. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
More2024.08.29
September 3, 2024
Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
2024.08.21
August 22, 2024
New organization features: - Updated bulk importing member lists. - Schedule when Drifts/Announcements are sent out. - Edit Drift reminder messages. - Other premium features. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
More2024.08.01
August 3, 2024
Refreshed the user experience. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
2024.07.11
July 11, 2024
Bug fixes and performance updates.
2024.07.08
July 10, 2024
Optimized SMACK’s speed and efficiency. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
2024.06.10
June 11, 2024
Updated branding.
2024.04.29
April 30, 2024
Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
2024.04.05
April 6, 2024
Organizations can easily add member admins. Organizations can view who has opted-out of SMS announcements. Share org groups to other chats. Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
More2024.03.15
March 17, 2024
Bug fixes, performance updates, and UI improvements.
SMACK app In-App Purchases History
$4.99
Single Activity Post
One time payment to post a single activity.
$6.99
Single Drift Post
One time payment to post a single Drift.
$9.99
Boost Post
Boost a post for 7 days.
$14.99
Unlimited Business Account
Create posts at no additional fee.
Price History of SMACK app
Description of SMACK app
Organization accounts (free):
Set up your organization communication in less than 2 minutes. Church groups, clubs, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, etc.
Import a contact list of your members' names and phone numbers in any format (members can also join by searching for you in the app), send events and announcements directly to your members, if they don't have the app they get your events and announcements as individual SMS texts. Group your members - group chatter is separated from events/announcements and members can choose which notifications to receive.
Personal accounts (free):
Connect with friends, clubs, teams, church groups and more.
Coordinate planned and last-minute hangouts/events with temporary chats dedicated to the hangout/event. Friends not on the app will be invited by individual SMS text. Hangout/event details are separate from the chat so they never get buried.
Discover local events and activities, find community, meet friends through friends.
Business accounts (start free):
Post your activities and events on a platform dedicated to getting together and finding things to do. When people follow your business your events are in their feed and part of their regular social life.
Business Accounts get advanced analytics - reach, views, opens, shares, and more.
Business accounts are free until you hit 200 followers, then you can choose to pay per post or a small monthly fee for unlimited posts.
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SMACK app: FAQ
Is the SMACK app app compatible with iPads?
No, SMACK app does not work on iPads.
Who is the app developer of SMACK app?
The creator of SMACK app is SmackSocial, Inc..
What is the minimum iOS version to run the SMACK app app?
The minimum supported iOS version for the app is 14.0.
What is the overall rating of the SMACK app app?
4.3 out of 5 is the fantastic rating that SMACK app has received from users.
What genre is the SMACK app app?
The App Category Of Smack App Is Social Networking.
Which version of SMACK app is the latest one?
2024.09.03 is the newest version of SMACK app.
What is the latest update date for SMACK app?
SMACK app updated on September 18, 2024.
Could you provide information on the release date of SMACK app?
The specific date when the app came out was February 6, 2023.
What content advisory rating is assigned to SMACK app?
Rated SmackSocial, Inc.: May contain content unsuitable for children under the age of 12.
What are the languages supported by the SMACK app app?
Currently, SMACK app supports English.
Is SMACK app featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?
Sorry, SMACK app is not part of Apple Arcade.
Does SMACK app contain in-app purchases?
Certainly! SMACK app contains in-app purchases for users.
Is SMACK app designed for Apple Vision Pro integration?
Sorry, SMACK app is not designed for integration with Apple Vision Pro.
Are ads featured prominently in SMACK app?
Yes, ads are featured prominently in SMACK app.
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