Release notes

What's new in the beta.

Every change to PleinScout on iPhone and Android, newest first. Beta testers, thank you for the reports that led to most of these.

October 14, 2026

Privacy switches and a cleaner app

iOS 1.0 (10)Android 1.0 (11)

You choose what other painters see. New visibility switches for your profile. Email is off by default; bio, location, website and Instagram are on. You'll see them at sign-up and in Privacy.
Fix a spot's details. Blank details now say "Add info," and you can press and hold any detail to suggest a fix.
Tidier layout. Clearer names for Favorites and Outings, a slimmer Profile and Settings, the action row right under the spot name, and a month calendar in Outings.
Faster start. A short splash you can tap to skip.
Fixed: comments on some feed posts disappearing on iPhone.

October 12, 2026

iOS 1.0 (7–9)Android 1.0 (8–10)

My Paint Map (Pro). Every spot where you logged a painting, on one map.
Value Map comes to Android (Pro). Turn a reference photo into 2 to 20 value bands.
Like notifications. "Ana and 2 others liked your post," with a switch to turn them off.
Blocking works across devices and stops notifications from that person.
Getting started flow for new accounts, ending with the 14-day Pro trial.
Android: a 5-day forecast (days 2 to 5 are Pro).
Fixed: feed comments now match between iPhone and Android.

October 11, 2026

Android 1.0 (3–5)iOS

Verify a spot. Confirm a spot's details are right, and see who verified it.
Pro trial is now 14 days.
Android: a new map that works on more phones. Tapping a pin opens the spot, and the cards follow the map.

October 10, 2026

Android 1.0 (1)

October 8, 2026

iOSAndroid

Faster launch and smoother photo loading on both phones.
Paint Now favors nearby light instead of far-off golden hour.
Field-condition filters (difficulty, parking, restrooms, shade, free, verified) are now Pro. Category and sort stay free.
Android: safety check-in preview and a plus-or-minus 30 minute adjustment.