3.0
2026-02-03
HatchMaster 3.0 - Enhanced Sync & Support
NEW: iCLOUD SYNC STATUS VIEW
Monitor your data synchronization with a dedicated sync status screen:
• Real-time sync status indicator (Available/Unavailable/Error)
• Last sync timestamp display
• Error message details when sync issues occur
• Quick refresh button to check sync status
• Accessible from the More tab for easy monitoring
IMPROVED ABOUT SECTION
• Privacy Policy link - Quick access to our privacy policy
• Support link - Direct access to comprehensive user guide and help resources
• Enhanced version display with consistent icon alignment
• Better organization of app information and resources
ENHANCEMENTS
• Improved navigation with better section organization
• Enhanced user experience with easier access to support resources
• Better visual consistency across all settings screens
• Streamlined access to important app information
BUG FIXES
• Fixed icon alignment in About section
• Improved UI consistency across all list items
• Enhanced visual polish throughout the app
HatchMaster 3.0 makes it easier than ever to manage your data sync and access support resources. With dedicated sync monitoring and quick access to help documentation, you have everything you need for a smooth hatching experience.
Thank you for using HatchMaster! Your feedback helps us make the app better with every update.
2.0
2025-11-09
HatchMaster 2.0 - Major Update
NEW: HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Stay informed without opening the app! Add HatchMaster widgets to your home screen in three sizes:
• Small Widget (2x2): Quick glance at your next hatch countdown with bird name
• Medium Widget (4x2): Overview of active events and total eggs being tracked
• Large Widget (4x4): Complete dashboard with next hatch, statistics, and daily care tips
Widgets update automatically and refresh instantly when you add, edit, or archive events.
DAILY CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Get personalized daily tips based on your current incubation day:
• Day-specific guidance (candling reminders, lockdown alerts, hatch day notifications)
• Instructions adapt to your setup - different advice for incubator vs. natural nest incubation
• Tips appear in both the app and widget, so you never miss important care steps
BIRD PROFILE MANAGEMENT
• Edit bird names and photos anytime
• Update bird details directly from the bird profile screen
• Changes sync instantly across the app and widgets
WIDGET FEATURES
• Bird photos displayed in widgets (automatically optimized for best performance)
• Countdown to next hatch with bird identification
• Active events and total eggs tracking
• Today's care tip based on incubation day
• Deep linking - tap widget to open the app directly
• Full Spanish and English localization
IMPROVEMENTS
• Bird detail screens now refresh immediately after edits
• Enhanced visual design with better spacing and layout
• Optimized performance with compressed images for widgets
• More reliable data synchronization between app and widgets
BUG FIXES
• Fixed notification scheduling for edited events
• Improved CoreData reliability
• Better error handling throughout the app
• Fixed various UI inconsistencies
HatchMaster 2.0 brings the power of professional egg tracking to your home screen. Monitor your hatching progress, receive daily care reminders, and stay on top of important milestones - all without opening the app.
Perfect for backyard chicken keepers, duck enthusiasts, quail breeders, and anyone hatching eggs at home or with an incubator.
1.5
2025-10-31
Version 1.5 - Complete Design Overhaul
We've rebuilt HatchMaster with a stunning new design!
NEW MODERN DESIGN
- Beautiful card-based interface with gradient borders
- Floating action bar with frosted glass effect
- Stats cards showing events, eggs, and active hatches
- Color-coded timeline with status badges
- Redesigned form for adding/editing events
NOW IN SPANISH
- Complete translation with 100+ localized strings
- Automatically detects your device language
NOTIFICATIONS FIXED
- All notifications now fire on the correct day
- No more duplicates or disappearing alerts
- Reliable milestone reminders (Days 7, 14, 18, 21)
- Daily countdown for final 20 days
BUG FIXES
- Fixed "Hatches in X days" calculation
- Better scrolling with proper spacing
- Improved photo display throughout
- Enhanced data validation
IMPROVEMENTS
- Active event counter
- Total eggs display
- Smart autocomplete for chicken names
- Expanded limits (50 eggs, 10-60 day incubation)
- Better accessibility support
- Haptic feedback
Thank you for using HatchMaster!
Please leave a review if you love the new design!
1.4
2025-09-23
What’s New in Version 1.4
• New incubation timeline tips: Get day-by-day guidance tailored to each egg’s development!
• Beautiful new UI enhancements and icons for eggs and hatching status.
• Swipe to edit hatching events and update incubation settings.
• Support for incubator vs. natural hatching with smart recommendations.
• Daily local notifications for upcoming hatchings — never miss a chick!
• Added a Notification Debug View for testing and status visibility.
• Badge count support for pending hatches (iOS 17+).
• Chick photo viewer and history log for each chicken.
• Improved iPad layout and chicken/egg editing experience.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.