FriendLend Version 2.0 is a ground-up rebuild: nearly every screen redesigned, and dozens of new ways to rent, host and get paid. A NEW LOOK • Explore, listings, rentals, messages, checkout, profile and hosting all rebuilt • Listing pages with Overview, Packages, Add-ons, Location, Reviews and Rules • A full-screen photo gallery you pinch and pan, with photos that load instantly • A Rentals tab with status badges and unread counts • Searchable messages that name the listing each thread is about • Swipe from the left edge to go back anywhere RENTING • Book by the hour, by 30 minutes, dawn to dusk, in fixed blocks or by the day • Extend an active rental and pay only for the added time • Add paid accessories, services and packages at booking • Check in and out with condition photos that protect both sides • Save items into named wishlists, plus Recently Viewed • Gate codes arrive before pickup; ignition and lockbox codes unlock at check-in • Delivery to your address for a distance-based fee, shown upfront • A map of cover-photo pins that refreshes as you pan, plus faster search • The exact pickup pin, driving distance, ETA and one-tap directions • Withdraw an unanswered request and free the hold on your card • Report damage with photos during a rental and for 72 hours after • Pickup reminders 24 hours and 1 hour ahead, by push and text HOSTING • Analytics from total earnings down to one store or item, with top items and top customers • Create a listing in one guided flow, with drafts that save • Set exact prices for longer durations and hourly tiers • Switch between daily, hourly and set-length renting on the calendar • Cleaning, refueling, mileage and custom fees, upfront or after return • Price delivery by mileage band or a flat fee • Earnings statements and the figures you need to file taxes • Close out a rental the renter forgot, charging or waiving extra time • Require 2 to 12 check-in photos and label the angle for each • Set a late-return grace period and enforce advance notice PAYMENTS • Renters pay no FriendLend service fee; hosts pay 10% out of their payout • Deposits are held on the card, not charged, releasing a day or two after return • Request a damage charge with photo evidence, reviewed before anyone is billed • Bookings through your own store or listing link are fee-free • Store discount codes from 1 to 100% off, with redemption reporting • Get paid the day after a rental ends, free by transfer or instant for about 1% • Rent past a rate tier and keep that lower rate on the extra time • After-return fees are named at checkout, before you pay STORES AND TEAMS • A branded storefront with logo, cover, hours and a Call store button • Co-owners, managers, drivers and accountants, with permission control • Catalog layouts, hand-ranked listings, Featured, Popular and New badges • One hub for every store you work for, plus a multi-store calendar • Team messaging, driver dispatch, and driver pay by flat rate or mileage • One rental agreement on the store, overridden only where needed TRUST AND SAFETY • Every booking creates a rental agreement signed by both sides • Reviews stay hidden until both sides submit or the 14-day window closes • Report listings, stores and reviews; FriendLend settles disputes • Host ID verification, ban-evasion blocking and required profile photos • Delete your account from Settings • Hand-off photos required before a delivery counts as complete ALSO NEW • Push alerts for bookings, messages, approvals and payouts open the right screen • A notification center, with per-category push and text controls • Store, listing and referral links open in the app • Listings open faster and long lists scroll smoothly • Sign-in, time-zone and stability fixes throughout • Flash control in the camera, so check-in photos work in the dark • FriendLend reopens on the side you used last, renting or hosting

Welcome New Hosts! In this release, we’ve completely overhauled our image‐upload flow to deliver rock‐solid stability and silky‐smooth performance—even under heavy load—and you’ll notice dramatically fewer interruptions or errors when adding photos. We’ve streamlined the background processes that handle image compression and network transfers, so every upload feels instantaneous and reliable. Plus, we’re excited to announce that you can now select and upload up to 100 images in a single operation, making it faster than ever to create rich, visually engaging listings without having to repeat the process multiple times.

Welcome, New Hosts! We’ve supercharged our search so you can now browse more listings than ever before—faster and smarter—so finding that perfect space feels like a breeze. On top of that, we’ve implemented behind-the-scenes image compression to make photo uploads lightning-fast, all while preserving stunning clarity. Get ready for a smoother, speedier hosting experience with minimal quality loss!

Enhanced rental insurance coverage for added peace of mind Improved user interface for a smoother and more intuitive experience General performance and stability improvements

We’ve refined our user interface to deliver a more intuitive, streamlined experience with enhanced navigation and a modern, polished look.

Removed the first preview image. That's the only change