Hello, It's Me3.8 - App Store

Welcome to Hello, It's Me!
Hello, It's Me is made for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to learn, connect, and have fun. We want to help you make friends and join a community that understands you.

What You Can Do:
- Stories: Read and make choices in interactive stories. These help you practice skills like talking, solving problems, and making decisions.
- Make a Friend: Meet new friends and join chat groups with people who like the same things as you.
- Relationship Coaching: Talk with trained coaches to learn how to make and keep friends.

Subscriptions:
- Stories: Full access to all interactive stories.
- Make a Friend: Say "Hello, it's me" to new people and chat in groups with similar interests.

Links:
- [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://hello-itsme.com/privacy-policy)

With Hello, It's Me, you can practice important skills, make friends, and join communities that share your interests. Enjoy exploring and connecting with others!

Version History We’ve updated our subscription plans to give you more flexible options 3.8 May 14 We’ve updated our subscription plans to give you more flexible options 3.7 May 1 - Relationship Coaching sessions are now available via Zoom.
- No need to create or manage meetings , the app takes you straight to your session.
- We’ve also made behind-the-scenes improvements and fixed minor bugs. 3.6 Feb 3 - A dedicated therapy section designed specifically for people with IDD is on the way. While this update will display a “Coming Soon” message, the foundation is ready. Once launched, users will be matched with therapists based on their unique needs.

- Block/Unblock Users in Chat:
You now have more control over your interactions. Easily block or unblock users directly from the chat screen.

- Updated Subscription Packages
We’ve simplified our subscription options. You can now choose from:
Year Round Friend – Stay connected and supported throughout the year.
Connect & Grow – A flexible plan focused on building friendships and personal growth.
Every user gets a free trial to explore the app before subscribing.

- Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
We’ve made several under-the-hood enhancements to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience.

- Update now to enjoy a safer, simpler, and more personalised experience. 3.5 08/25/2025 - A dedicated therapy section designed specifically for people with IDD is on the way. While this update will display a “Coming Soon” message, the foundation is ready. Once launched, users will be matched with therapists based on their unique needs.

- Block/Unblock Users in Chat:
You now have more control over your interactions. Easily block or unblock users directly from the chat screen.

- Updated Subscription Packages
We’ve simplified our subscription options. You can now choose from:
Year Round Friend – Stay connected and supported throughout the year.
Connect & Grow – A flexible plan focused on building friendships and personal growth.
Every user gets a free trial to explore the app before subscribing.

- Update now to enjoy a safer, simpler, and more personalised experience. 3.4 08/08/2025 - A dedicated therapy section designed specifically for people with IDD is on the way. While this update will display a “Coming Soon” message, the foundation is ready. Once launched, users will be matched with therapists based on their unique needs.

- Block/Unblock Users in Chat:
You now have more control over your interactions. Easily block or unblock users directly from the chat screen.

- Updated Subscription Packages
We’ve simplified our subscription options. You can now choose from:
Year Round Friend – Stay connected and supported throughout the year.
Connect & Grow – A flexible plan focused on building friendships and personal growth.
Every user gets a free trial to explore the app before subscribing.

- Update now to enjoy a safer, simpler, and more personalised experience. 3.3 08/06/2025 * As part of our platform safety enhancements, Date of Birth is now required during profile creation.
* Users under the age of 18 will not be permitted to register. 3.2 04/08/2025 * We’re excited to bring you enhanced subscription packages designed to better meet your needs!
* Simplified Sessions: All sessions are now 60 minutes, ensuring ample time for meaningful conversations and progress.
* Subscription Upgrades: Coaching sessions are now included as part of our new subscription packages, giving you more value and flexibility.
* Fresh Choices: Explore a variety of new subscription options tailored to support your personal growth, relationships, and social connections.
* Flexible Booking: Prefer to book sessions separately? You can still do that too!
* We’ve improved how profile photos are displayed—no more awkward stretching! Enjoy a perfectly proportioned and polished look
* Update your app to explore the new offerings and continue your journey with us! 3.1 01/06/2025 * We’re excited to bring you enhanced subscription packages designed to better meet your needs!
* Simplified Sessions: All sessions are now 60 minutes, ensuring ample time for meaningful conversations and progress.
* Subscription Upgrades: Coaching sessions are now included as part of our new subscription packages, giving you more value and flexibility.
* Fresh Choices: Explore a variety of new subscription options tailored to support your personal growth, relationships, and social connections.
* Flexible Booking: Prefer to book sessions separately? You can still do that too!
* Update your app to explore the new offerings and continue your journey with us! 3.0 12/20/2024 * Improved performance for faster and smoother experience. 2.2 10/16/2024 * Free 7-Day Trial: Try all the features for free for 7 days. Explore how the app can help you.
* Incomplete Profile: You can use "Make a Friend" without filling out your whole profile. Start meeting people quickly.
* All Group Chats in One Place: All your group chats are now under "Chats". It’s easy to stay updated with your conversations.
* Easy Swiping: Swipe through profiles in "Make a Friend" with simple movements. Find new friends fast.
* Fixed Photo Issues: Profile pictures now look clear and normal.
* Scroll Through All Profiles: You can now look at all profiles, even if you’re not subscribed. Subscribed users can also say hello to registered users. 2.1 07/26/2024 * Free 7-Day Trial: Try all the features for free for 7 days. Explore how the app can help you.
* Incomplete Profile: You can use "Make a Friend" without filling out your whole profile. Start meeting people quickly.
* All Group Chats in One Place: All your group chats are now under "Chats". It’s easy to stay updated with your conversations.
* Easy Swiping: Swipe through profiles in "Make a Friend" with simple movements. Find new friends fast.
* Fixed Photo Issues: Profile pictures now look clear and normal.
* Scroll Through All Profiles: You can now look at all profiles, even if you’re not subscribed. Subscribed users can also say hello to registered users. 2.0 07/26/2024 Free 7-Day Trial: Experience our app's full potential with a free 7-day trial. Dive into all the features and see how they can benefit you without any commitment.
Partial Profile Completion: You no longer need to complete 100% of your profile to access the "Make a Friend" section. Start connecting with new people more quickly and easily.
Unified Group Chats: All your group chats are now conveniently located in one place under "Chats". Stay organized and keep up with all your conversations effortlessly.
Gesture Control for Swiping: Discover new profiles in the "Make a Friend" section with ease using our new gesture control. Swipe through profiles seamlessly and find your next connection faster than ever.
Image Stretching Issue Resolved: We have fixed the image stretching issue where profile photos appeared stretched. Enjoy clearer and properly scaled profile pictures. 1.2.2 07/17/2024 Bug fixes 1.2.1 01/23/2024 1. Enjoy a 7-day free trial for full access to our immersive stories and Make a Friend section.
2. Access the Make a Friend feature without completing 100% of your profile.
3. View profiles of all users, regardless of subscription status.
4. Get interest group notifications directly in the Chat box for seamless interaction. Update now and enhance your Hello, It's Me experience!" 1.2.0 01/18/2024 - in-app purchase fixes 1.0.1 07/31/2023 1.0 07/21/2023