# The Kraken, a Twitarr Client — A JoCo Cruise Companion App

> JoCo Cruise companion app with offline social media, maps, and communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Chall Fry.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kraken-a-twitarr-client/id1496322373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chall Fry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496322372)
- Category: Travel, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kraken-a-twitarr-client/id1496322373/reviews.md

## What is The Kraken, a Twitarr Client?

The Kraken is a social media app custom-built for JoCo Cruise 2026. If you're coming with us on the cruise, you want to have this app installed to maximize your experience. 

This app works with Twit-arr, the JoCo Cruise onboard social media server. In addition to all the great Twit-arr features, The Kraken gives you:

• Pirate Selfies: Take pictures of yourself and up to 2 friends wearing virtual Pirate Hats, and post them to Twit-arr.
• Offline Access: The Kraken caches everything, meaning you can read Twit-arr posts, forums, seamail, and check the schedule, all while sitting on the beach in Half Moon Cay.
• Offline Posting: You can also draft new posts while offline—they'll get sent to the Twit-arr server when you get back to the boat.
• Notifications: Receive push notifications on your phone from the Twit-arr server, even with no access to the wider Internet.
• Searchable Maps: Type in the name of a suite number, or any named room on the ship, and be directed to its location.
• iPad support: For the true multitasker—carry on multiple conversations at once with The Kraken on iPad. Or, keep tabs on the Twit-arr stream in one column while browsing for Karaoke songs to sing in another.
• KrakenTalk: a person-to-person, ship-to-same-ship real time full duplex voice communication feature.
• Rock Ballad Mode: show your love for that torch song with a virtual torch.
• PhotoStream: Photos taken on the boat, shared with everyone. While you can view photos on the web, you can only add photos using apps like Kraken.
• Day Planner: A combined calendar view of official events, Looking For Group activities, and your own activities. Easily see your whole schedule.

If you're going on JoCo Cruise this year, please remember to download this app before you board. It's much easier and faster to download apps while ashore.

## Key features

- Offline social media access
- Pirate selfies with virtual hats
- Searchable ship maps
- Real-time voice communication
- Integrated day planner
- Push notifications


## Frequently asked questions about The Kraken, a Twitarr Client

### Does The Kraken have ads?

No, The Kraken is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does The Kraken support?

The Kraken is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is The Kraken updated?

The Kraken was last updated on March 17, 2026, with version 6.2.

### What is the age rating for The Kraken?

The Kraken has an age rating of 9+.

### Can I use The Kraken offline?

Yes, The Kraken offers offline access to posts, forums, seamail, and the schedule, and allows offline posting.

### What makes The Kraken useful for the JoCo Cruise?

It provides essential features like offline social media, ship maps, event planning, and voice communication specifically tailored for the cruise experience.

### How does The Kraken's PhotoStream work?

The PhotoStream allows users to view photos shared by others on the boat and add their own photos, a feature primarily accessible through apps like The Kraken.

### What is KrakenTalk?

KrakenTalk is a real-time, full-duplex voice communication feature within The Kraken, enabling person-to-person and ship-to-ship conversations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-03-17

This version incorporates the latest games list for the JoCo Games Library.

### 6.1 — 2026-03-16

Much of what's new this year is just keeping up with important Twitarr server features. Pinned posts, muted forums, better support for in-app links and some special Shutternaut features.

### 5.1 — 2025-02-25

The Board Games catalog for 2025 has come in, and is now integrated with Kraken. You'll be able to search the board game library, read about and favorite games you'd like to play, and create gaming LFGs to find players to play with.

### 5.0 — 2025-02-19

PhotoStream is a shared picture gallery that anyone can add to and is new for 2025. 
Private Events are a new way for you to plan and schedule events with friends during the cruise. Think of them as a calendar event crossed with a group chat.
Day Planner is new this year, building on the existing support for the official event schedule, Looking For Groups, and the new Private Events to make a unified calendar view.
View bios on Official Performers and Shadow Event Organizers, right in the app.

### 4.1 — 2024-03-01

Small fix--The panel that lets you review your video clip before uploading to Micro Karaoke now mixes in the backing audio music, so you can tell if your singing is on cue with the music if you're using headphones.

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