Lently
Social Networking
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Share more, spend less.
Lently lets you borrow and lend everyday items – free, fast, and securely – within your own apartment building, campus, or neighborhood.
Stop buying items you'll use once. Lently connects you with verified neighbors to borrow everyday essentials—from power tools to cleaning supplies—saving money while building genuine community connections.
Why Lently?
• Request-First Design
Simply post what you’re looking for—no endless scrolling through listings. Neighbors who have the item get notified instantly.
• Built on Trust
Two-way community ratings keep exchanges safe and transparent.
• Save Money & Live Sustainably
Skip one-time purchases and avoid clutter. Each borrow saves you money while helping the planet—share instead of buy.
Key Features
Request Feed – See the latest requests in your building or campus and offer your items with a single tap.
Verified Profiles – Know exactly who you’re lending to or borrowing from.
Community Ratings – Give and receive feedback after every exchange to build your reputation.
Borrow Manager – Automatic reminders for due dates and an easy “Mark as Returned” flow—no awkward follow-ups.
Push Notifications – Real-time alerts when someone requests an item you own or fulfills your request.
Karma Points & Badges – Earn points for lending, punctual returns, and positive ratings.
How It Works
Sign Up & Verify – Create your profile with email or Google and complete quick ID verification.
Choose Your Community – Select your apartment complex, dorm, or neighborhood (or request a new one).
Post or Fulfill a Request – Describe the item, select duration, and add an optional urgency flag.
Chat & Meet Up – Use in-app messaging to coordinate a safe hand-off in a public or agreed location.
Return & Rate – Mark items as returned, leave a rating, and watch your Karma grow.
Join the verified community of neighbors who borrow smarter, live lighter, and build stronger communities—one item at a time.
Download Lently today and start sharing smarter.
more I love the app and it's unique capabilities. In a time where we're more capable of being/working in silos, I can see Lently bridging the gap to building a better community by offering a helping hand, and sharing common interests.
I love the app and it's unique capabilities. In a time where we're more capable of being/working in silos, I can see Lently bridging the gap to building a better community by offering a helping hand, and sharing common interests.
We needed this app. It’s come right on time with inflation and tariffs and stuff.
We needed this app. It’s come right on time with inflation and tariffs and stuff.
• Sign-in and onboarding: Google and Apple sign-in use the same flow as email: name, community selection, then the rest of onboarding. Your community choice is saved.
• Welcome screen: Sign-in options are reordered: Google first, then Apple, then Email.
• Home feed: The carousel updates each time you open the app and auto-scrolls when there are two or more items.
2.2.0 Feb 14
Fixed notification permission prompt for existing users who reinstall the app.
2.1.1 12/30/2025
Notifications & Settings
Added notification pre-prompt with value-focused messaging
Added Settings in Profile with notification controls and analytics toggle
Improved device token registration for better notification delivery
Posting & Actions
Reordered FAB menu: Request is now the primary action (closest to button)
Added "App Suggestion" button linking to Feedback Board
Made action buttons 10% smaller for a cleaner look
Services Feature
Completed Services feature: request help, browse providers, complete transactions
Added service provider profiles with pricing and availability
Improved service offer flow and in-chat service cards
Performance & Reliability
Optimized tab switching and feed loading
Fixed UI hangs and improved responsiveness
Improved caching to reduce loading times
UI/UX Improvements
Unified background colors across screens
Improved feed headers and removed emojis
Fixed community selector and dropdown responsiveness
Enhanced camera flow with full-screen preview
Bug Fixes
Fixed duplicate message threads
Resolved service completion and payment tracking issues
Fixed activity status updates and notifications
Improved authentication and onboarding flows
2.1.0 12/29/2025
What's New in Version 2.0
Services Marketplace
• Offer and request services in your community - tutoring, pet sitting, home repair, and more
• Create provider profiles with your skills, pricing, and availability
• Browse local service providers by category with ratings and reviews
• Direct messaging with providers to discuss details before committing
• In-app service completion with payment tracking and mutual ratings
• Delete or report service requests for better control over your listings
Performance Improvements
• Faster tab switching with intelligent caching
• Smoother scrolling and reduced UI lag
• Optimized image loading and memory usage
• Instant app startup with smart prefetching
Enhanced Experience
• Redesigned camera flow with full-screen preview and retake controls
• Unified background colors for a cleaner, more professional look
• Improved message threading - no more duplicate conversations
• Better activity status tracking for all your exchanges
• Smarter notification system for service requests and offers
Bug Fixes
• Fixed issue where activity items showed incorrect status
• Resolved OAuth login sometimes overwriting profile pictures
• Fixed empty state flicker when switching between tabs
• Improved navigation stability across the app
2.0.0 12/03/2025
Improved experience
Enhanced camera interface with full-screen preview and option to retake photos
Faster app navigation — optimized tab switching and reduced loading times
Smoother performance — resolved UI freezing issues for a more responsive experience
Bug fixes
Fixed .edu email verification flow — users can now complete verification without issues
Fixed community selector dropdown spacing and responsiveness
Resolved minor UI spacing and layout issues
Polish
Updated app styling and color scheme
Improved button alignment and visual consistency
Better empty state handling across feeds
1.6.7 11/04/2025
Enhanced User Experience
• Streamlined Onboarding: Fixed .edu email verification flow to prevent users from getting stuck during signup
• Improved Authentication: Resolved login issues for verified users returning to the app
• Visual Polish: Enhanced button alignment and modal transparency for a more polished interface
Bug Fixes
• Email Verification: Users can now successfully complete .edu email verification without endless loops
• Sign-In Flow: Fixed issues preventing verified users from accessing their accounts
• UI Consistency: Improved button sizing and alignment across authentication screens
1.6.6 10/14/2025
Streamlined Sign-In Experience
All authentication buttons now use clear "Continue with..." language for better clarity
Consistent button sizing and styling across all sign-in methods
Updated Google and Apple sign-in buttons with refined visual design
Simplified layout removes redundant navigation options
Smarter Account Recognition
Returning users are automatically taken to their home screen
No need to re-enter information you've already provided
The app remembers your onboarding progress if you exit and return later
Seamless transition between first-time setup and regular use
Improved Email Authentication
New modal interface clearly separates sign-in from sign-up options
Easier to choose between creating a new account or accessing an existing one
Reduced confusion about which option to select
Faster path to your account with fewer taps required
Enhanced Visual Design
Professional, brand-consistent authentication button design
Uniform button dimensions create a cleaner interface
Improved spacing and alignment throughout the sign-in flow
Better visual hierarchy makes important actions more obvious
Technical Improvements
Fixed routing issue that incorrectly redirected completed users to setup
Improved account state management for more reliable authentication
Better handling of user data during the sign-in process
Enhanced compatibility with both new and existing accounts
Performance and Reliability
Faster authentication flow with optimized backend processes
More stable account creation and sign-in experience
Reduced errors during the authentication process
Better error handling and user feedback when issues occur
1.6.5 10/06/2025
New Features:
Feedback Board
- Users can now suggest features and upvote ideas from their community
- Access via carousel card or deep link
- See status updates on their suggestions (Under Review, Planned, In Progress, etc.)
- Community-filtered so users only see feedback from their own community
Improved Onboarding
- .edu verification is now a proper onboarding step users can resume later
- Better guidance text for email verification
- Fixed issues for users with Apple/Google accounts using non-.edu emails
Enhanced User Experience:
- Carousel Improvements
- Carousel now adapts to all screen sizes (iPhone SE to Pro Max)
- Smoother swiping with no more first-swipe stalling
- Cleaner edge-to-edge design without rounded corners
- Slightly taller for better visibility
1.6.4 09/22/2025
Version Update: Enhanced .edu Email Verification & User Experience Improvements
Key Features Added:
- Streamlined .edu Email Verification: New verification system for college communities with secure token-based email validation
- Google SSO Instant Verification: Users with .edu Google accounts are automatically verified without additional email steps
- Web Verification Fallback: Verification links work via web browser with automatic app deep-linking
- Enhanced Onboarding Flow: Improved account creation process with better error handling and progress tracking
1.6.2 09/18/2025
What's New in Lently
Refer a Friend & Earn Together
• Share your unique referral code with friends and family
• Help build stronger communities while saving money together
• Easy one-tap sharing with personalized invite messages
Enhanced Account Security
• Streamlined password recovery with step-by-step guidance
• Works seamlessly with your existing Google or Apple sign-in
Improved User Experience
• Faster, more reliable app performance
• Better error handling and user feedback
• Smoother navigation throughout the app
1.6.1 09/09/2025
• Public Member Profiles - Discover and connect with other community members through beautiful profile cards that showcase interests, activity history, and community participation.
• Enhanced Community Experience - See how many members are in each community with new social proof badges, helping you choose the most active and engaging communities.
• UI Improvements - Refined profile presentation with polished sheets, improved interest displays, and better visual consistency throughout the app.
• Performance & Reliability - Backend improvements for faster profile loading and more stable community member counting.
1.6 08/18/2025
UX Enhancements:
Giveaway feed (new): Rich cards, real‑time updates, claim flow with the right prefilled message; Message stays blank.
Updated Post button: Refined FAB animations/colors, better spacing, hides during chat to reduce clutter.
Contact Support/Feedback: Dynamic categories from the server, cleaner picker layout, stable headers.
Onboarding additions: Intro carousel, profile image, goals, unified interests, verification, confirmation; clearer copy/layouts.
Other improvements
Messaging: Thread previews update immediately; chats auto‑scroll; offer messages display correctly.
Activity tab: One reverse‑chronological list per section with clear Borrowed/Lent chips; no phantom threads.
Navigation: Reliable push from request/giveaway cards; tab deep links (Activity/Messages) work as expected.
Performance: Faster post flows (non‑blocking notifications) and smoother UI.
Onboarding routing: Resume is accurate and driven by database; “Continue” correctly gated by goals; community selection handled.
Reordered to lead with user‑visible UX; condensed technicals to outcome‑focused statements.
1.5 08/11/2025
- Push Notifications System
Real-time notifications for new messages, offers, and activity updates
Smart notification management with due date reminders for borrowed items
Community alerts for new requests in your university community
Enhanced engagement with timely updates on your lending activities
- Enhanced University Experience
Streamlined .edu email verification for faster community access
Improved onboarding flow with resumable progress and better UX
Community submission system for students to request new university communities
Optimized signup process with reduced friction
- Messaging & Communication
Real-time message updates using advanced WebSocket technology
Swipe-to-delete functionality for message threads
Enhanced message thread management with improved performance
Better message delivery and read status tracking
- Safety & Moderation
Comprehensive content moderation system with user reporting
User blocking functionality with discrete privacy protection
Enhanced security measures with Row Level Security (RLS) policies
App Store compliant content filtering and safety features
- User Experience Improvements
Improved activity tracking with better status management and notifications
Enhanced rating system allowing independent lender/borrower ratings
Optimized performance with reduced network calls and faster loading
Better error handling throughout the app for smoother operation
- Technical Enhancements
Robust database integration with Supabase for real-time data sync
Improved authentication system with better session management
Enhanced data persistence with optimized caching strategies
Comprehensive test coverage with 5,000+ lines of automated tests
- UI/UX Polish
Refined onboarding experience with clearer navigation
Updated sharing features with direct App Store links
Improved button styling and consistent design language
Better accessibility and user interaction feedback
- Privacy & Security
Secure account deletion with complete data removal
Enhanced privacy controls for user blocking and content moderation
Improved data protection with secure authentication flows
GDPR compliant user data management
1.4 07/04/2025
- Enhanced Interest Categories
We've updated our interest categories to better serve college students and apartment residents! New categories include Fashion & Accessories, Books, Games, and Cleaning Supplies - all strategically ordered by relevance to your lifestyle.
- Improved Sign-In Experience
Refreshed sign-in and sign-up button design for a cleaner, more professional look. Apple and Google sign-in buttons now display consistently across all screens with improved sizing and styling.
- Performance & Stability
Fixed various UI issues and improved app stability for a smoother user experience.
1.2 06/22/2025
Enhanced handling of message conversations and borrow offers. Minor improvement to sign-in/sign-up pages.
1.1 06/21/2025
• Sign-in and onboarding: Google and Apple sign-in use the same flow as email: name, community selection, then the rest of onboarding. Your community choice is saved.
• Welcome screen: Sign-in options are reordered: Google first, then Apple, then Email.
• Home feed: The carousel updates each time you open the app and auto-scrolls when there are two or more items.
more Version 2.2.0 Feb 14
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