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What’s New Version 2.20.4
- Fixed an issue where the list was not sorted when selecting a chat in Share Extension.
Description
Make communication on site easier with "direct."
"direct" is a messaging app developed in Japan for businesses that involve on-site work.
"direct" has evolved into an on-site work solution, "direct 2.0," with 3 new apps that are smoothly connected to the original chat function, "Task," "Schedule," and "Forum."
<Use Case>
・To inform, contact, and discuss with your team while working away from the office
・The head office gives precise instructions to field representatives
・Manage stores and improve visual merchandising
・As an emergency communication method in case of disaster or trouble of the system used mainly
・As a communication tool and an attendance recording system when working from home
"direct" is certified to international security standards, and all the messages and files are exchanged through SSL/TLS encryption protocols.
Additionally, admins with a specific role can have control over members, which enables secure communication that is critical for business use.
Exploit "direct" for your business innovation as a DX solution.
<Main Functions>
・Have a one-on-one/group conversation
・Check read receipts by contact name
・Make an audio call/a video chat (60minutes at longest)
・Use your own pictures or images as stickers
・Take a vote easily and manage TODOs with selectable stickers
・Take pictures and videos and share them right away
・Draw directly on pictures
・Record and send voice messages
・Attach and share files
・Save important information on Notes
・Add Bookmarks on important messages
・Search messages and files
・Share where you are
・Sync across multiple devices
・Secure valuable information using Guest Role
・Two-factor authentication
<Account Control Group functions>
・Invite/remove members
・Export chat history
・Review usage reports
・Create an announcement for everyone in a domain
・Assign/change user roles
・Manage file type control
・Restrict download options on files
・Monitor/prevent screenshots
・Link to other cloud-based apps
・Customize profile
<Account Control Group functions>
・Activate Single Sign-On
・Set password requirements
・Create an account without an email address
・Set up IP address filtering
・Restrict access to only registered devices
・Block unencrypted device access
・Lock the app with a passcode
<New Work Apps>
・"Task" app - assign tasks on team members smoothly
・"Schedule" app - check all the team and personal schedules at once
・"Forum" app - make announcements and share on-site work knowledge
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Version history 25 versions
Build 886505649v2.20.42026-06-08 00:46:14
- Fixed an issue where the list was not sorted when selecting a chat in Share Extension.
Build 884848731v2.20.32026-06-01 02:27:57
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 884569288v2.20.12026-04-20 01:34:04
- Fixed an issue where reacting to messages, bookmarking messages, and other features were not displaying correctly.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 881874681v2.20.02026-04-04 19:55:59
- Introduced “Liquid Glass” refreshing the visual design and interaction experience (available on iOS 26.0 and later).
- Added the feature to send and delete announcements (requires announcements posting permission).
- Added the feature to select and copy portions of action stickers.
- Added the feature to prevent copying.
Administrators can restrict copying of text such as messages and notes at the domain level (requires admin privileges).
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 881440618v2.19.32026-01-19 02:52:32
- Fixed an issue where the app could crash when updating notes.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 880901017v2.19.22026-01-05 01:00:28
- Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash when the network connection was unstable.
Build 880704181v2.19.12025-12-17 00:57:42
- Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash when the network connection was unstable.
Build 879956958v2.19.02025-12-13 19:39:04
- Added a feature "Open Chat".
You can create an Open Chat that allows non-participating users to view its messages(Requires administrator's permission).
- Changed the navigation bar background color to white.
- Added a feature to copy a portion of a message.
Long-press a text message and select “Select and Copy” from the menu.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 879103954v2.18.32025-11-17 00:58:48
- Fixed a bug that could cause crashes during background tasks.
Build 878728865v2.18.22025-10-20 01:01:09
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 878501692v2.18.12025-10-06 01:00:03
- Fixed a bug that could cause crashes during background tasks.
- Fixed an issue where call controller operations in iOS/iPadOS 26 were not properly reflected in the app UI.
- Fixed a layout bug when displaying the keyboard in the chat screen while using Stage Manager or Multi-Window.
- Fixed minor bugs.
Build 878101359v2.18.02025-09-27 19:08:59
- Added the feature to set a chat description as the talk overview.
- Improved the chat creation screen.
- If you belong to multiple domains, you will now see a domain selection screen after login.
- Fixed an issue where audio might not be heard when answering an incoming call.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 876821671v2.17.32025-07-31 00:39:23
- Fixed a minor bug.
Build 876755700v2.17.22025-07-29 00:00:04
- Fixed a bug that caused failure in reading the App Lock configuration.
Build 876738920v2.17.12025-07-28 01:24:58
- Fixed a bug in the chat histories of leaving or joining display settings.
- Fixed a bug that is not displayed actions when long-pressing a message.
Build 875984490v2.17.02025-07-26 19:04:36
- Added a feature to obtain links to notes.
- When tapping a link to a note, it now navigates to the referenced note.
- Selecting files to be shared from Dropbox is now done within the direct application.
- Improved performance when launching the application.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 875748696v2.16.22025-06-30 00:02:29
- Resolved a bug that caused users to be logged out automatically.
Build 875332538v2.16.12025-06-09 00:54:28
- Fixed a bug where the call screen would not appear when rejoining a call.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 874345708v2.16.02025-05-17 18:40:14
- Added support for opening direct app URLs via the Shortcuts app.
- Fixed a bug where edited images might not retain their Exif data.
- Fixed issues related to the calling feature.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 874240193v2.15.42025-04-28 00:51:40
- Fixed a bug that caused the same message to be repeatedly loaded.
- Fixed an issue that the session could be cut off while resetting the password from “Any problem with login?”.
Build 873324242v2.15.22025-04-14 00:55:22
- Fixed a bug about displaying chat messages.
- Fixed a bug that a contact list that has department information crashed when updating member information.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 873175904v2.15.12025-03-17 00:52:58
- Fixed minor bugs.
Build 872283790v2.15.02025-03-08 18:39:03
- Added a feature to obtain links to chats and messages.
- When tapping a link to a chat or message, it now navigates to the referenced chat or message.
- Improved the display performance of the chat list.
- Fixed a bug where only up to 100 results were displayed in the contact search results.
- Fixed a bug where the layout of the input field would collapse when opening a talk with a draft message.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
Build 871406366v2.14.42025-02-03 01:18:59
- Fixed a bug where Dropbox integration did not work on iOS/iPadOS 18.x.
- Fixed minor bugs.
Build 871086166v2.14.22024-12-16 01:28:29
- Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash for some users.
- Fixed a crash on iOS 16.3 or earlier when displaying file previews.
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Availability 23 of 175 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JP | ja | Free | 155 | 2.7 | 2.20.4 |
TW | zh-Hant-TW | Free | 3 | 3.7 | 2.20.4 |
HK | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.20.4 |
MY | en-GB | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 2.20.4 |
AE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
BN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
BR | pt-BR | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
CN | zh-Hans-CN | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
ID | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
IN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
KE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
KH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
KR | ko | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
LA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
LK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
MM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
MX | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
PH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
QA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
SG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
TH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
VN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.20.4 |
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
- Fixed an issue where the list was not sorted when selecting a chat in Share Extension.
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description updated
Make communication on site easier with "direct."
"direct" is a messaging app developed in Japan for businesses that involve on-site work.
"direct" has evolved
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subtitle updated
Optimize Work Processes
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name updated
direct - Messaging App for Biz
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Version 2.20.4 released
- Fixed an issue where the list was not sorted when selecting a chat in Share Extension.
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Version 2.20.3 released
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.20.1 released
- Fixed an issue where reacting to messages, bookmarking messages, and other features were not displaying correctly.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.20.0 released
- Introduced “Liquid Glass” refreshing the visual design and interaction experience (available on iOS 26.0 and later).
- Added the feature to send and delete announcements (requires announcements posting permission).
- Added the feature to
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Version 2.19.3 released
- Fixed an issue where the app could crash when updating notes.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.19.2 released
- Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash when the network connection was unstable.
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Version 2.19.1 released
- Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash when the network connection was unstable.
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Version 2.19.0 released
- Added a feature "Open Chat".
You can create an Open Chat that allows non-participating users to view its messages(Requires administrator's permission).
- Changed the navigation bar background color to white.
- Added a feature to copy a
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Version 2.18.3 released
- Fixed a bug that could cause crashes during background tasks.
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Version 2.18.2 released
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.18.1 released
- Fixed a bug that could cause crashes during background tasks.
- Fixed an issue where call controller operations in iOS/iPadOS 26 were not properly reflected in the app UI.
- Fixed a layout bug when displaying the keyboard in the chat scre
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Version 2.18.0 released
- Added the feature to set a chat description as the talk overview.
- Improved the chat creation screen.
- If you belong to multiple domains, you will now see a domain selection screen after login.
- Fixed an issue where audio might not be
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Version 2.17.3 released
- Fixed a minor bug.
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Version 2.17.2 released
- Fixed a bug that caused failure in reading the App Lock configuration.
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Version 2.17.1 released
- Fixed a bug in the chat histories of leaving or joining display settings.
- Fixed a bug that is not displayed actions when long-pressing a message.
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Version 2.17.0 released
- Added a feature to obtain links to notes.
- When tapping a link to a note, it now navigates to the referenced note.
- Selecting files to be shared from Dropbox is now done within the direct application.
- Improved performance when launchi
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Version 2.16.2 released
- Resolved a bug that caused users to be logged out automatically.
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Version 2.16.1 released
- Fixed a bug where the call screen would not appear when rejoining a call.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.16.0 released
- Added support for opening direct app URLs via the Shortcuts app.
- Fixed a bug where edited images might not retain their Exif data.
- Fixed issues related to the calling feature.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.15.4 released
- Fixed a bug that caused the same message to be repeatedly loaded.
- Fixed an issue that the session could be cut off while resetting the password from “Any problem with login?”.
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Version 2.15.2 released
- Fixed a bug about displaying chat messages.
- Fixed a bug that a contact list that has department information crashed when updating member information.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.15.1 released
- Fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.15.0 released
- Added a feature to obtain links to chats and messages.
- When tapping a link to a chat or message, it now navigates to the referenced chat or message.
- Improved the display performance of the chat list.
- Fixed a bug where only up to 100
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Version 2.14.4 released
- Fixed a bug where Dropbox integration did not work on iOS/iPadOS 18.x.
- Fixed minor bugs.
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Version 2.14.2 released
- Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash for some users.
- Fixed a crash on iOS 16.3 or earlier when displaying file previews.
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