# DistressNow — Buy & Sell Across Nigeria

> Buy & Sell Across Nigeria (iPhone/iPad app by YUSUF IGBAFE MOHAMMED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressnow/id6762074205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YUSUF IGBAFE MOHAMMED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892784550)
- Category: Shopping, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressnow/id6762074205/reviews.md

## What is DistressNow?

DistressNow is a marketplace for buying and selling products and services across Nigeria. Discover nearby deals, service provders, stores and major markets, connect directly with buyers and sellers, explore listings by category, and turn unused items into cash. DistressNow is designed to make local commerce faster, simpler, and more accessible for everyday users and growing businesses.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.27 — 2026-07-15

Release Notes - v1.0.27

- Fixed role switching so Buyer, Seller, and Service Provider dashboards load correctly.
- Added proper checks before allowing users to switch to Seller or Service Provider roles.
- Improved account/profile permission handling.
- Fixed user-name loading issues caused by Firestore permission errors.
- Improved dashboard state handling to prevent mismatched role colors and tabs.
- Updated Android and iOS build versions for store release.

### 1.0.26 — 2026-07-11

Release Notes v1.0.26
Store Profile & Messaging Upgrades
Custom Store Quick Replies: Added a new set of storefront-focused quick replies when chatting directly with a store profile
Resolved "Phone not provided" Header Display
Cleaned up Blank Avatars: Resolved a routing serialization issue where undefined profile avatar images would appear as blank circles. They now correctly render the fallback initials/icon placeholders.

### 1.0.25 — 2026-07-05

Version 1.0.25
Fixed business verification uploads so NIN front and back documents upload more reliably during store verification.
Fixed dashboard role switching for Buyer, Seller, and Provider accounts, including smoother immediate UI feedback while the role update completes.
Improved vehicle listing support by allowing custom model entry where predefined make/model data is incomplete, and made those custom model values searchable.
Included general stability improvements for profile, verification, and search-related flows.

### 1.0.21 — 2026-06-25

What's New

Provider Portfolio system (images, videos & external links)
Enhanced Provider Profile design and editing experience
Store creation now includes Store Address
Improved location update and verification workflow
Better Post Ad experience with marketplace safety notices
Profile avatar support for service providers

Improvements
Improved bottom sheet interactions
Better form validation and error handling
Faster and more reliable uploads
UI/UX refinements across provider and marketplace flows

Fixes
Multiple provider profile bugs fixed
Portfolio upload issues resolved
Improved data synchronization and stability

### 1.0.12 — 2026-06-19

Version 1.0.12
Improved chat functionality for smoother conversations
Fixed bugs and addressed performance issues
Redesigned Support Chat for a cleaner and more seamless experience
General stability and usability improvements throughout the app

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-23.*