# Scratchbac — Hyperlocal Happenings & Events

> Hyperlocal Happenings & Events (iPhone/iPad app by Scratchbac PTE LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchbac/id1587462661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scratchbac PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576818415)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchbac/id1587462661/reviews.md

## What is Scratchbac?

People use Scratchbac to be in touch with their locality and feel a sense of hyperlocal belonging!

*Check out what's the hooha around you through the Around Me feed to see posts in your vicinity. Find out more by commenting on their posts or by allying with them. Scratchbac is the place to be to know the latest on events, happenings, food and anything hyperlocal straight from the people who encounter them.

*Swipe through our +Ally feed to find out who's around you and what they're up to. Make a friend and exchange resources to build the community or tribe of your dreams.

*Found a hidden gem somewhere or simply spotted an adorable neighborhood cat? Share your finds and resources with everyone in the area and add to the vibrance of your hyperlocal tribe!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2024-02-29

Bug fixes.

### 2.2.0 — 2023-12-14

[Enhancement]: Draft Post Page - Just a list  \n [Bug]: User is still able to see non-ally's posts which should not be the case  \n [Bug]: New post does not update automatically in profile after posting  \n [Bug]: Ally button missing from other users' profile  \n [Bug]: Text size in draft text block and posted text block do not match as they should  \n [Bug]: Warning pop-up upon deleting block in edit mode not showing  \n [Bug]: Tapping on collabo feedback on drafting page should open explanatory pop-up  \n [Bug]: No error message appears when user chooses more than 5 images in drafting a post  \n [Bug]: No text block error not showing up  \n [Bug]: Expanded post scrollable area is incorrectly cut short  \n 2225 enhancement townfolk exp level  \n [Bug]: Unable to close TextEditorDialog in posting form when from drafts @jkyxd in #2232 \n [Feature]: Badge tie to traits  \n [Enhancement]: Townfolk exp level  \n [Enhancement]: Collabo edit orb pathway  \n [Enhancement]: Profile settings redesign  \n [Enhancement]: Optimizing editing orb  \n [Enhancement]: Mention notifications and add member key  \n [Enhancement]: Hashtags for posting  \n [Feature]: Implement new Wallpaper screen  \n [Enhancement]: Integrate draft with posting block  \n [Bug]: Upload incorrect images on edit orb view  \n [Feature]: Text alignment for text blocks and hashtags  \n [Feature]: Wire up API for inviting collabo users and allow invited users to edit collab posts  \n [Bug]: Add image/text on existing orb doesn't work correctly  \n [Enhancement]: Posting form bugs and UI refactor  \n [Enhancement]: My profile feature card UI  \n 2178 enhancement wire up api for updating of blorbs  \n [Enhancement]: My profile feed cards  \n [Bug]: Exception when open the app from background  \n [Feature]: Check verified email before add new orb  \n [Enhancement]: Update Onboarding screens  \n [Feature]: Implement mentions system for posting form  \n [Enhancement]: Update Expanded card UI to fit figma's requirements  \n [Enhancement]: Wire up API for posting blocks  \n [Enhancement]: Improve performance for the app  \n [Enhancement]: Choose user to collaborate a post with  \n [Bug]: Notif bell also don’t have red dot (low prio)  \n [Refactor]: Move logic to correct posting form controllers  \n [Enhancement]: Remove limit for markdown in feed cards  \n [Enhancement]: Home screen popup dialog takes too long to load  \n

### 2.1.1 — 2023-08-24

Bugfix:
- Loading error in blocked things search bar 
- Stretched camera preview in posting
- Photo preview cropped in posting
- Chat read indicator not disappearing
- Can share orb with no longer allied users
- Live location stuck on loading when home location is same as live
- Fix max media warning not being shown when trying to add >5 media

### 2.0.1 — 2023-08-17

Feature:
- Location tagging
- Reply to messages in chat
- 30-day cooldown for email signup

Enhancement:
- Route to post directly if clicking scrb link from app
- Remove category tag page in interests onboarding
- Search in around me/following no longer filters

Bugfix:
- Chats not disappearing when other user is blocked
- Can't swipe back in others profile
- Comments not threaded properly and gets messy after refresh
- Highlighted hashtags adds unintended breaklines
- Tapping on cancel on "Withdraw ally request" withdraws request
- Duplicate profile when searching within My Allies
- 3-line limit for interest tags not enforced correctly
- Fake network error in chat
- Can comment on blocked posts in the blocked things page
- Location tags UI spilling out of background image
- Starting new chat from chat tab not working unless username/profile pic clicked

### 2.0.0 — 2023-07-23

Live Loc Chat
- Casual Conversations
- Goes poof in 24 hours~

Feed2.0
- Simple Bottom Bar
- Around Me Home
- Comments Outside

EasyPosting
- 8s Ring
- Drafts

Dark Mode
- Is just dark

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All apps by Scratchbac PTE LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1576818415

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