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INSTALL GUIDE · WEB APP & ANDROID BETA

Why Installing a Web App (PWA) Beats a 300MB App Store Download for Movie Night

Nobody wants to wait for a 300MB download in the cinema foyer when a mate sends a Group Decision link. moviemates.social runs instantly in any browser, installs to your iPhone or desktop home screen as a full-screen web app, and offers a native Android beta.

By Kim Routley (Founder, moviemates.social) · Updated · 4 min read

In short: Key takeaways

  • On iPhone or iPad: open moviematessocial.web.app in Safari, tap Share, and tap Add to Home Screen for a full-screen app icon.
  • On Android: download the native Android beta APK from moviemates.social/download or install directly from Chrome.
  • On Mac or Windows desktop: click the install icon in your address bar for a dedicated desktop window.
  • Updates arrive automatically without manual store downloads, and your Squad stays signed in across every device.
How to get moviemates.social on every device
Device Fastest Install Method Time to Install
Android Phone Download the Android beta APK at moviemates.social/download or tap Install in Chrome 15 seconds
iPhone & iPad Open moviematessocial.web.app in Safari -> Share -> Add to Home Screen 10 seconds
Desktop (Chrome / Edge / Safari) Open moviematessocial.web.app -> click Install App in the address bar 5 seconds
Instant Browser Link (Group Votes) Tap any shared link in your group chat (no install required to vote) Instant

Zero friction when inviting your mates

The hardest part of any social app is getting four mates to install it before movie night starts. Because Movie Mates works immediately on the web at moviematessocial.web.app and offers a lightweight home-screen install plus Android beta, your whole Squad can join a Group Decision in seconds.

Built for dark cinema foyers

Whether you run the Android beta or the installed home-screen web app, Movie Mates wears the same dark Midnight palette (#0C0E12) so pulling out your ticket barcode or logging a rating never blinds the row behind you.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I download the moviemates.social Android beta?

Visit https://moviemates.social/download on your Android phone to download the latest signed beta APK directly.

Does my account sync between my phone and laptop?

Yes. Sign in with the same account on any device and your ratings, Watchlist, Shared Lists, and MM Wallet sync automatically.

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