Good app, I realized my previous review was not at the fault of the developer
It’s a good app, does what it suggests.
It does need to refresh fairly often, but this is to be expected from any app that connects to a messaging inbox.Bakacoco
Developer Response
Hi Bakacoco, from my end, subscriptions are set, and then handled by Apple’s App Store, which includes renewal. I can assure you that there are only 2 possible subscription options that I’ve set, one for monthly renewals, another for yearly. Prices have been set at USD 1.99 for the monthly plan and USD 12.99 for the yearly plan, since the very beginning of the app. As the developer, I am unable to influence the renewal process, by design of the App Store, as that’s all automated and handled by the App Store, on behalf of me. Likewise, it should not be possible for the App Store to charge you that the yearly subscription price, on a monthly basis. I urge you to escalate this to App Store support, if this really is what you are facing. If necessary, you may also contact me via email (contact@vincentneo.com), should you require additional information. I can show you my App Store Connect setup too, if you don’t believe me.I’d give it 0 stars if possible.
The yearly subscription is highly misleading.
I’ve been charged multiple times for the same “one year 12.99” subscription over the last month alone.
fairly certain this app is a scamDeveloper Response
Hi Bakacoco, from my end, subscriptions are set, and then handled by Apple’s App Store, which includes renewal. I can assure you that there are only 2 possible subscription options that I’ve set, one for monthly renewals, another for yearly. Prices have been set at USD 1.99 for the monthly plan and USD 12.99 for the yearly plan, since the very beginning of the app. As the developer, I am unable to influence the renewal process, by design of the App Store, as that’s all automated and handled by the App Store, on behalf of me. Likewise, it should not be possible for the App Store to charge you that the yearly subscription price, on a monthly basis. I urge you to escalate this to App Store support, if this really is what you are facing. If necessary, you may also contact me via email (contact@vincentneo.com), should you require additional information. I can show you my App Store Connect setup too, if you don’t believe me.Don’t download this app
So I downloaded this app to be able to use telegram and within 24hrs telegram had banned my account and telephone number and when I contacted support to try to get my number unbanned they refused and said it was justified since I was trying to use third party apps so they can clearly detect that you’re using this through your watch somehow.
Do not download this as it is a complete waste of money and will only get your devices/phone number banned from the platform. Buyer BEWARE!!alldayhaze
Developer Response
Hi, With regards to allegations regarding Telegram account bans based on third party app usage, it is false. Please refer to https://github.com/tdlib/td/issues/2940#issuecomment-2186893068 which is a reply from a TDLib developer, of which, TDLib is the official open source API provided by Telegram themselves and is the API used for developing Pigeon. You may read more about TDLib here: https://core.telegram.org/tdlib Also, Pigeon is free to use for basic features, with all subscription options having a 1 week free trial period, which you would not be charged if you cancelled the subscription during this period. Since you’ve faced issues using the app in 24 hours of using the app, you should be able to cancel it for free, if you did attempt to subscribe to it.
Pigeon for Telegram
Telegram Watch Messaging.
Free
Details about Pigeon for Telegram
- Released
- Updated
- iOS Version
- Age Rating
- Size
- Devices
- Languages
- March 14, 2023
- September 19, 2024
- 13.0+
- 17+
- 108MB
- Apple Watch, iPhone, iPod
- English
Features
Developer of Pigeon for Telegram
- Versions+1
- In-App Purchases History2
- Price History
- Description
- FAQ
Version History of Pigeon for Telegram
1.5.2
September 14, 2024
This minor update lets you zoom in/out on images via Double Tap on the upcoming watchOS release, as well as optimisations for the next generation of Apple Watch! Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for the latest news, updates or beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and its developer! Thank you for using Pigeon!
More1.5.1
August 22, 2024
This minor update aims to resolve certain bugs that may cause Pigeon to crash. Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for the latest news, updates or beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and its developer! Thank you for using Pigeon!
More1.5
August 15, 2024
This is a major update for Pigeon, and we think you will love it! Here’s what it comes with: - Telegram Topics are finally supported! Chats that are divided into topics are now presented as such in Pigeon. (Requires watchOS 10.x) - QR code profile sharing - Ability to view chat information including profile pictures, username, phone number and more (Requires watchOS 10.x) - Received .watchface files can now be applied directly in Pigeon - Search for chats and contacts - Chat permissions are now followed - WristBoard app supported as an alternative third-party input method - Tapping on @ mentions now brings you straight to chat with mentioned user - Location message improvements (For watchOS 10.x) - Message scrolling improvements when there are a lot of messages displayed (Requires watchOS 10.x) - View pinned messages of a chat (Requires watchOS 10.x) - TDLib updated - Fixed sticker picker bug - Typing indicators - Online indicators (chat image will now appear with a green glowing border when user is online) - t.me links shared within chats are now openable - Option to automatically clear caches at set intervals - Fixed forwarding bug - Option to mark all unread messages as read Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and it’s developer! Thank you for using Pigeon and happy chatting!
More1.4
March 15, 2024
It’s Pigeon’s birthday! A year ago, version 1.0 of Pigeon was released to the world. A year later, we have a couple of new features to share, in this update! - Document messages can now be opened in Pigeon. Supported types include PDFs, image formats such as png, jpeg, video formats such as mp4 and other files including texts - Video Note messages are now supported - Start new chats (require watchOS 9.x and above) - Channel comments (if enabled by the channel admins), can now be viewed and interacted - New ‘minimal’ chat preview mode - Messaging loading improvements - Updated TDLib - Fixed bug for watchOS 9.x and below users, where messages may load below messaging bar - Fixed issue where channel admins could previously not send messages in channel - Fixed reactions bug, where premium users that have reacted more than once did not appear correctly Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and it’s developer! Thank you for communicating via Pigeon and thank you for your support in the past year! Here’s to many more years to come!
More1.3.3
February 15, 2024
This minor update fixes a rare bug that causes folder listings to fail to load. A new update is coming soon with some features that were requested by users! Check out what’s new on our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch and discussion chat group at https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to find out and test these unreleased new features! Thanks for using Pigeon!
More1.3.2
January 11, 2024
In the first update of 2024: - Polish localisation has been updated by our contributors - Fixed a few localisation bugs - Fixed a bug where voice messages cannot be recorded after any voice message was listened once or more Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and it’s developer! Thank you for using Pigeon, happy communications and happy new year!
More1.3.1
December 22, 2023
In this minor release, we've fixed an issue relating to recording of voice messages, where recordings may be softer than expected. Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and it’s developer! Thank you for using Pigeon, happy communications and happy holidays!
More1.3
December 18, 2023
It’s time for another feature-packed update! In this release: - Users can now send photo messages (watchOS 9.x and above is required) - View on map or send location messages - Single and double ticks read receipts are finally here! - Forward messages - Edit messages that you’ve sent - Revamped new voice message recording UI, for robustness and efficiency - Supports spoilers in messages - Mute chats directly - Reading of quoted replies (introduced in recent Telegram update) are now supported - New users can now autofill password for Two Step Verification via iCloud Keychain - Improvements for VoiceOver users, easier to navigate around - TDLib has been updated to the latest version - Archived messages can now be viewed - Improved localisation coverage - Fixed a couple of bugs, including stickers failing to load, crashes due to date parsing, crashes due to voice message recorder Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities, and join our chat group https://t.me/pigeonwatchtalk to chat with other Pigeon users and it’s developer! Thank you for using Pigeon, happy communications and happy holidays!
More1.2.1
October 18, 2023
This is a minor update, which aims to improve on the following things: - Fix rare bug affecting watch face complications for watchOS 10 users - Fix sizing issues on sticker picker for watchOS 10 users - Improvements on photo viewer’s back button, better visibility when used with watchOS 10 - Improved mechanisms to prevent crown scrolling detachment observed while scrolling messages - Improved memory usage - Updated to the latest Telegram library (TDLib) - Updated to latest purchases SDK - VoiceOver users can now access message options, such as reply, delete and reactions sending - VoiceOver users can now listen to bot replies - VoiceOver users are now informed of connection statuses, without needing to move focus to the status bar - Fix bug that causes VoiceOver to read reply message incorrectly - Poll messages are now displayed with the user selected font sizes - Additional complication style, for users that prefer the app icon Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities! As always, thank you for using the Pigeon app and happy messaging!
More1.2
September 18, 2023
This Pigeon update is optimised and overhauled for the latest watchOS version! - User interface is revamped to match the style of latest watchOS. - Making use of latest APIs to enhance usability on the latest watchOS. - Now supports other languages: Spanish, Catalan, German, Ukrainian and Russian. - Notifications now come with the corresponding avatar/profile picture of the person/chat that sent the message. - Users can choose notification grouping options directly in the app's Settings section. - Basic chat bot interactions are now possible, users can now interact with Telegram bot accounts via buttons or reply links. - Revamped message video loading mechanisms, to more clearly show progress of video download. - Revamped image viewer, with improved zoom. - Revamped message album button. - Reorganised settings navigation. - Incremental image loading, where a lower resolution version of an image will be loaded first, before subsequently loading the full resolution, for a faster viewing experience. - Updated to the latest Telegram library (TDLib). - Fixed issue where GIF messages occasionally do not load after download is complete. - Supports device type detection for latest devices. - Networking improvements. - Other minor bug fixes. The translations of Pigeon is made possible by the everyday users of the app. If you would like to contribute a translation of the app, of your language, you may refer to https://t.me/pigeonlocalisation for more information! Want to know the latest features of Pigeon, even before it is released? Follow our Telegram channel at https://t.me/pigeonwatch for latest news, updates or even beta testing opportunities! As always, thank you for using the Pigeon app and happy messaging!
MorePigeon for Telegram In-App Purchases History
$1.99
Full Access (1 Month)
Unlocks all features of Pigeon app (1 mth)
$12.99
Full Access (1 Year)
Unlocks all features of Pigeon app (1 year)
Price History of Pigeon for Telegram
Description of Pigeon for Telegram
Before the telegraph, Pigeons ruled the messaging industry. Today, a little pigeon lives on your watch, bringing your messages across Telegram.
That little pigeon, is none other than this app!
Pigeon is a Telegram messaging client, built just for the Apple Watch platform.
WORKS BY ITSELF
Pigeon runs directly on your Watch, without a companion iPhone app, so that if you have a cellular plan, you can chat anytime, anywhere, with just the watch alone.
PRIVACY FOCUSED
Messages are communicated and received via Telegram’s official API, TDLib, to ensure the same level of secure communications, expected of the Telegram platform.
None of your personal information is collected, so that you can chat with confidence.
FORMATTED MESSAGES
Pigeon receives not just plain old text messages. Formatted messages such as those with bolded, italics, underlined or strikethrough are presented as your friend had intended.
SUPPORTED MESSAGE TYPES
Pigeon also shows you the GIFs, stickers, photos, videos, contacts, location, voice and video notes, as well as documents* that your friend or channel had sent, while also allowing you to send* text, GIF, stickers, voice, photo^ and location^ messages to your friends too!
You can even zoom in on the photos, and interact with the polls and quizzes!
Currently supported document types includes png, jpeg, pdf, mp4, txt, rtf, md, gpx^ and more.
DYNAMIC TYPE
The interface scales according to your Dynamic Type settings, to better fit your needs!
SIMPLE SIGN IN
Signing in, is just 2 or 3 simple steps.
1. Using the official Telegram app, scan the QR code displayed on the watch.
2. If you have enabled Two-Step Verification, you will have to enter your password. Otherwise, you’re in!
Alternatively, you may also sign in via your phone number, if it isn’t convenient for you to scan a QR code.
TOPICS^
Pigeon supports topics in group chats, for better chat organisation.
REACTIONS, REPLIES AND DELETE
You can also send* reactions, reply to, forward messages, or even delete them, directly in the app! You can also edit your messages. Long-press on any message to view these options.
CHANNEL COMMENTS^
View and interact with other commentators in a channel
WEB LINK PREVIEWS
Did your friend send you a link? Go ahead and click on it, to open a quick web preview to see what it’s about.
PAGED CHAT LISTS
Pigeon pages the chat list, such that even if you have many friends, you won’t be bombarded with hundreds of chats, all at once.
NOTIFICATIONS
Pigeon receives Telegram notifications directly, without the need for your iPhone nearby. You can also mute chats directly in the app!
FOLDER SUPPORT
If you prefer to arrange your chats on the official Telegram app via folders, Pigeon can sync and filter accordingly too!
COMPLICATIONS
Pigeon supports watch face complications too! Quickly view your newest messages with a tap from your watch face.
START NEW CHATS^
You can start new chat conversations from your synced contacts, directly from Pigeon.
SEARCH
Search for contacts and public groups and channels directly in app.
MORE FOR THE FUTURE
The Pigeon’s adventure had just begun, and it won’t stop here. More features and message type support are planned for the future!
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*Some features requires an active subscription.
With a subscription, you would be able to go to the next page of the chat list, view older messages, send messages, reactions and replies, future feature updates, as well as to support the development efforts to keep Pigeon going!
^Feature requires watchOS 10 and above.
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Pigeon is not affiliated, associated, endorsed by, or in any way connected to Telegram Messenger.
Note: In order to use the app without an iPhone in close proximity, an active and direct cellular or Wi-Fi connection is required for the Apple Watch.
Privacy Policy: https://pigeonwatch.app/privacy
Terms (Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Documentation: https://support.pigeonwatch.app/notes
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Pigeon for Telegram: FAQ
Can Pigeon for Telegram be used on an iPad?
No, Pigeon for Telegram does not have support for iPad devices.
Who built the Pigeon for Telegram app?
The Pigeon for Telegram app was launched by Vincent Neo.
What’s the minimum iOS version supported by the Pigeon for Telegram app?
The Pigeon for Telegram app currently supports iOS 13.0 or later.
What is the overall user rating for Pigeon for Telegram?
Users have given Pigeon for Telegram a so-so rating of 3.8 out of 5.
What’s the app category of Pigeon for Telegram?
The Main Genre Of The Pigeon For Telegram App Is Social Networking.
What is the recent version of the Pigeon for Telegram app?
1.5.2 is the newly released Pigeon for Telegram version.
When did the new Pigeon for Telegram update happen?
The last update for Pigeon for Telegram was on September 19, 2024.
When did Pigeon for Telegram first launch?
Pigeon for Telegram was first released on June 6, 2023.
What is the age rating of Pigeon for Telegram?
May contain some depictions of drug use, intense violence, or sexual content, appropriate for ages 17 and up.
What are the languages supported by Pigeon for Telegram?
Pigeon for Telegram is available in English.
Can I enjoy Pigeon for Telegram by subscribing to Apple Arcade?
Sorry, Pigeon for Telegram is not on Apple Arcade.
Can I find in-app purchases in Pigeon for Telegram?
Absolutely! In-app purchases are available for users of Pigeon for Telegram.
Can I use Pigeon for Telegram with Apple Vision Pro?
No, you cannot use Pigeon for Telegram with Apple Vision Pro.
Are users exposed to ads in Pigeon for Telegram?
No, users are not exposed to ads in Pigeon for Telegram.
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