Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for the app?
No. AppZaloot is entirely free. No paid premium accounts, no subscription fees.
Why do I have to use my phone number?
AppZaloot aims to provide users an authentic experience. By asking for phone numbers we reduce the possibility for fake account creation.
I keep getting an error when clicking the register button?
Make sure you have verified your phone number before clicking the register button. When you click verify, you will be sent an sms to the number you have used. Enter this number in the OTP box and confirm it.
How do I verify my phone number?
Click verify after you have entered your phone number. This will send an sms to the number you have used. Enter this number in the OTP box and confirm it.
How do I add a photo?
You can upload a photo whilst posting to either the local, friends or world feed, this photo will be added to your album in your profile, or you can upload a photo directly to your album in your profile.
Why can't I find my local cafe or business in AppZaloot?
The business must be registered to AppZaloot, so if they are not, why not ask them to join?
Can I leave a review for a business?
You can leave reviews for businesses on the ‘home map’ and the ‘local offers’ page. Simply search by the business name or scroll through the ‘local offers’ page to find them. Keep in mind that to leave a review, the business must be registered to AppZaloot, so if they are not, why not ask them to join?
Who can see what I post in the local feed?
Anyone using AppZaloot that expands their radius to include the location you posted in. The local feed is location specific, so your friends won’t be able to see what you post unless they expand their local coverage.
What do I do if someone is abusive or inappropriate?
Please report any bad behaviour to us by tapping the 3 dots next to a user and tap ‘report’, our team will review the matter and take necessary action.
Do I need my location settings to be on to use AppZaloot?
You will still be able to use most parts of the app however location settings must be on to access the local feed and home map.
Why are there no posts in the local feed?
There may not be enough users in the set location, remember AppZaloot is a brand new app!. Try expanding your radius to include a larger area. We need your help by sharing AppZaloot in your community.
Why did my post in the local feed disappear?
Posts in the local feed will be removed after 24 hours from the last activity of the post.
Why did I get an emergency alert?
Emergency alerts will be sent to users within an affected area. You can select the “Emergency” setting in the categories to see or hide the alert icons on your map.
How do I make sure my friends can see my location?
Select the AppZaloot icon from the Home page or go into Profile and select the top left menu.
Now select Settings.
Go into Location Map Settings and turn it on.
How do I add or change my profile name or Bio?
Select the AppZaloot icon from the Home page or go into Profile and select the top left menu.
Now select Settings.
Go into Edit profile and make the desired changes. Select 'Save changes'.
How do I unblock users?
Select the AppZaloot icon from the Home page or go into Profile and select the top left menu.
Now select Settings.
Go into Blocked User Settings and unblock the desired users.
How do I register my business on the App?
Sign up and verify your account using your phone number. Once you have an active user account you can select business registration from the menu. Fill in all the required information and your business will be added to our database and allow your business to be found on the app.
How do I get my business to show on the home screen map?
If you do not already have a business account, sign up using the business registration process found from the men. Once you have a business account you will need to setup an active deal. Only business’s currently advertising specials/deals for their business will be shown on the home screen map of AppZaloot users if they have selected the correct filter on the phones.
This ensures any user in the area can see what business’s around them are advertising deals and will give businesses additional customers without hassling users.Why can’t I see anything on the map?
The map displays any restaurants/café’s/other Points Of Interest (POI) that have been added to the Appzaloot database.
Businesses can be found by registering as an Appzaloot user and then signing up and verifying their own business.
How do I show restaurants and other Points Of Interest (POI) on the map?
Select the filters icon next to the search bar and select which type of POI you want to see.
Is the AppZaloot app safe?
We have gone to great lengths to protect our users and to ensure our app is secure. We cannot guarantee it is 100% safe but we continually do everything we can to make sure it is safe. If a vulnerability is found, we do everything we can to remove that vulnerability as soon as possible.
Where is AppZaloot based?
AppZaloot is a registered company of Singapore, with a subsidiary company based in Australia.
How do I contact AppZaloot to make an enquiry?
Visit the contact page and send us an email or use our contact form.
What countries does AppZaloot work in?
While Beta testing is happening, AppZaloot is only available to people in Australia/New Zealand.
Once the Beta testing has finished, AppZaloot will be available globally, therefore you can use it wherever you have an internet connection.But remember, AppZaloot has only officially been launched in Australia, so if you decide to use it in another country, you will need to invite your friends, family and local businesses.