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We’ve just released version 1.4 of Nextcloud Calendar for mobile!

Note: This is a fully open-source app, licensed under GPL-3.0. It is not affiliated with or supported by Nextcloud GmbH.

This release includes a complete refactor of data handling to improve performance, especially on older devices with limited RAM. It also introduces many new features, including widgets, notifications, and Live Activities on iOS / Live Updates on Android.

I'm also happy to share that the app has reached 15,000 downloads (App Store and Play Store) in just three months. It seems we’re filling an important gap!

What’s new:

• Widgets in different sizes to view upcoming events
• Event reminders with customizable timing (10 minutes before, 30 minutes before, etc.)
• Live Activities / Live Updates for ongoing events
• Tablet support with an adapted, tablet-friendly layout
• Portuguese and Dutch translations
• Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26, including the bottom navigation bar
• Refactored settings screen
• Dependency upgrades, including the migration to Expo 57

This new version is already available on the App Store and Google Play:

• App Store : https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/nextcloud-calendar/id6766678698
• Play Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soluce.nextcloudcalendar

We are also working on making the app available through F-Droid, which should be online by the end of next week.

Please note that widgets and Live Activities / Live Updates are not yet fully stable. If you encounter a bug or would like to suggest a feature, please open an issue.

GitHub repo: https://github.com/SoluceTechnologies/nextcloud-calendar-mobile

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

We have just released Portabase 1.24.0, our open-source, self-hosted database and Docker volume backup platform.

Repository: https://github.com/Portabase/portabase

The main change is a complete dashboard refactoring, with new operational KPIs covering backup health, agent availability, storage usage, database engines, recent alerts and backup evolution.

This release also introduces anonymous and aggregated telemetry. Its purpose is to help us understand how Portabase is actually used, drive development priorities and focus improvements on the configurations and integrations used by the community.

No sensible data is collected, and telemetry can be disabled.

More information: https://portabase.io/privacy

We also added stronger safeguards around database and agent deletion, including confirmation dialogs, associated-backup counts and additional validation to prevent destructive operations from affecting unrelated resources.

Feedback on the new dashboard and its KPIs is welcome.

Hi everyone,

First time posting here.

I released an open-source mobile app about 3 weeks ago. This is the first app I have launched under my own Apple and Android developer accounts (I have already released apps for clients before, but this is the first time for my own product).

The app is free and open source under GPL-3.0, so I am not trying to monetize it directly.

After 3 weeks, the app has reached around 3,500 downloads across iOS and Android, with most users currently on iOS because the Android version took longer to be reviewed on the Play Console.

Since this is my first time tracking metrics, I am not really sure how to interpret these numbers.

A few questions:

1. Is 3,500 downloads in 3 weeks below or above average for an open-source mobile app?
2. The conversion rate also seems pretty low, but I have the same issue: I don’t know whether it’s normal, below average, or above average?
3. Are there any good tools to centralize App Store and Google Play metrics in one place?
4. Which metrics should I focus on at this stage: downloads, retention, reviews, active users, etc.?

For context, I announced the app on Reddit, which helped the GitHub repository get its first 20 stars. I also shared the App Store link and invited people to join the Android beta while the app was still under review. Four people contacted me to join the beta.

So far, the app has received 11 reviews/comments across the App Store and Play Store combined.

The main user countries are Germany, the US, France, and Russia. Together, these four countries represent around 55% of total downloads. Since Germany and France are currently among the top countries, I created dedicated store listings with translated descriptions and screenshots.

I would appreciate feedback from people who have launched mobile apps before, especially around early-stage metrics, store listings optimization, and which numbers are actually worth tracking at this stage.

Thanks!

Hello all!

I’m one of the maintainers of Portabase, I share about it one month ago (https://www.reddit.com/r/foss/comments/1sd4roo/portabase\_v111\_open\_source\_db\_backuprestore\_tool/) and I have some updates!

Repository: https://github.com/Portabase/portabase

Database homogenous migration is now built-in!

Previously, migrating meant:

• Download backup from the source DB
• Upload & restore it into the target DB

Now: no download, no upload, everything happens directly through the GUI.

It works with all supported databases, and migrations can be done within the same organization.

We also added support for Microsoft SQL Server! It still needs broader community testing to help identify bugs or edge cases we may have missed.

Quick recap : Portabase is an open-source platform for database backup and restore.

We now support 9 databases:

• PostgreSQL
• MariaDB and MySQL
• SQLite
• MongoDB
• Redis and Valkey
• Firebird SQL
• Microsoft SQL Server

If you’re using Microsoft SQL Server (or any other supported database), we’d really appreciate your feedback. Feel free to open issues if you find any bugs.

Hi everyone,

I’m one of the maintainers of Portabase. I wanted to share a major update since my last post about version 1.4.0.

Repo: https://github.com/Portabase/portabase (Any star would be amazing ❤️)

Database migration is now built-in!

Previously, migrating meant:

1. Download backup from the source DB
2. Upload & restore it into the target DB

Now: no download, no upload, everything happens directly through the GUI.

It works with all supported databases, and migrations can be done within the same organization.

Quick recap if you’re new to Portabase:

Portabase is an open-source, self-hosted platform dedicated to database backup and restore. The web UI is designed to be simple and intuitive, to avoid hours of configuration. 

It uses a distributed architecture: a central server + edge agents deployed close to your databases. Works great when your databases aren’t all on the same network.

Currently supported databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Firebird SQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis and Valkey

What’s new since 1.4.0:

• Migration feature (obviously)
• Launched a blog on the website for updates, guides, and news
• Support for Redis, Valkey, and Firebird SQL
• Helm chart for simplified deployment on Kubernetes
• Health checks for both the database and the agent (with optional notifications)

Feedback is welcome. Feel free to open an issue if you run into any bugs or have suggestions.

Thanks!