Last update: Dec 26, 2025
Here are the latest improvements and updates for PenPalk.
5.0.2.1 — December 2025
- Introduced the Public Letters publishing system
- Added profile badge system (e.g. new member, long-time member)
5.0.2.0 — December 2025
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
- Fixed image picker issues on Android
- Improved dark / light mode handling for Android system bars (top and bottom)
- Introduced avatar selection during user registration, as an alternative to profile photos
5.0.1.9 — November 2025
- Added dark mode
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Added Ostara,
an AI-powered virtual pen pal designed to support language learning and real-time conversations
- Added the PPSyntax system for inline reactions and future alert messages
- Added a new avatar generator system with customizable traits
- Integrated OpenMoji for consistent emoji rendering across platforms
- Updated image upload fields
- Automatic conversion of images to WebP format
- Improved translations
- Message auto-translation system
- Integration of PenPalk Plus
- Updated notification system
- Simplified login process
Thanks for using PenPalk. More updates are on the way!