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Gympify v3.0.0 - What's New! π
Release Date
: October 15, 2025 Version
: 3.0.0Welcome to Gympify v3.0.1! This major update brings powerful new features, enhanced security, and improved performance to make managing your gym even easier.
π What's New
Biometric Access Control (GateCloud Integration)
πSay goodbye to key cards and hello to seamless, secure access!
- Fingerprint & Face Recognition: Members can now access your gym using biometric authentication
- Automatic Sync: Member access is automatically updated when they join, renew, or cancel their subscription
- Real-time Access Control: Grant or revoke access instantly across all connected devices
- Multi-Location Support: Manage different access levels for each branch or facility
- Access Reports: Track who's entering your gym and when
For Members
:- No more forgotten cards or PINs
- Faster, contactless entry
- Secure and hygienic access
For Administrators
:- Centralized access management
- Automatic member sync based on subscription status
- Detailed access logs and reports
Enhanced Subscription Management
πWe've completely redesigned how subscriptions work to give you more flexibility and control.
Free Trials
- Offer trial periods to new members (e.g., 7-day, 14-day, 30-day trials)
- Automatic conversion to paid subscription after trial ends
- Customizable trial duration per plan
Promotion Codes
- Create and manage discount codes
- Percentage or fixed-amount discounts
- Time-limited promotional campaigns
- Track promotion code usage
Flexible Subscription Dates
- Custom start and end dates for subscriptions
- Prorate billing for mid-month starts
- Manual subscription extensions
- Grace periods for expired subscriptions
Subscription Status Tracking
- Clear status indicators: Active, Expired, Trialing, Canceled
- Automatic status updates based on payment and dates
- Email notifications for status changes
Better Member Experience
:- Members can see their subscription details clearly
- View usage limits and remaining credits
- Easy plan upgrades/downgrades
- Self-service subscription management
Improved Admin Dashboard
π―Subscription Management Console
- View all subscriptions in one place
- Filter by status, plan, or date range
- Bulk operations for subscription management
- Quick actions: Extend, Cancel, Resume subscriptions
Enhanced Member Profiles
- Complete subscription history
- Payment history and invoices
- Access control status
- Feature usage tracking
π Performance & Reliability Improvements
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
Docker Support
π³- Professional deployment setup for better reliability
- Automatic scaling to handle peak times
- Better resource management
- Easier updates and maintenance
Enhanced Security
π- Improved data protection
- Better access control
- Enhanced payment security
- Regular automated backups
Faster Performance
β‘- Optimized database queries
- Improved page load times
- Better caching for frequently accessed data
- Smoother member portal experience
π³ Payment & Billing Updates
Improved Order Management
- Clearer payment status tracking
- Better invoice generation
- Enhanced payment history
- Automatic payment retry for failed transactions
Subscription Billing
- More accurate proration
- Better handling of subscription changes
- Clearer billing cycle information
- Improved refund processing
π± Member Portal Enhancements
Better User Experience
- Cleaner, more intuitive interface
- Faster loading times
- Improved mobile responsiveness
- Better navigation
New Member Features
- QR Code Check-in: Enhanced QR code display for quick check-ins
- Subscription Details: View plan features and usage limits
- Access History: See your gym visit history
- Payment Management: Update payment methods easily
π’ Multi-Location Management
Branch-Specific Features
- Configure access control per location
- Location-specific subscription plans
- Branch performance tracking
- Centralized multi-branch management
π§ Admin Tools & Features
New Management Tools
Tenant Management
- Better organization for multi-gym operators
- Improved data isolation between locations
- Centralized billing for franchise operations
Reporting & Analytics
- Enhanced subscription reports
- Access control analytics
- Revenue tracking improvements
- Member retention insights
Bulk Operations
- Mass member import/export
- Bulk subscription updates
- Batch access control management
- Automated notifications
π§ Communication Improvements
Email Notifications
- Updated invoice templates
- Subscription status change notifications
- Access control notifications
- Better email formatting
Member Communications
- Improved notification system
- Customizable email templates
- SMS integration ready
- In-app notifications
π¨ User Interface Updates
Visual Improvements
- Modernized design elements
- Better color scheme for readability
- Improved icons and graphics
- More intuitive navigation
Mobile App Updates
- Updated to latest Capacitor framework (v7.0)
- Better performance on mobile devices
- Improved offline capabilities
- Enhanced push notifications
π Security Enhancements
Data Protection
- Enhanced encryption for sensitive data
- Improved password security
- Better session management
- Regular security updates
Compliance
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Improved audit logging
- Better data retention policies
- Enhanced privacy controls
π What This Means for Your Business
For Gym Owners
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Reduce No-Shows
: Biometric access means members can't share access β
Increase Revenue
: Free trials and promotion codes help convert prospects β
Save Time
: Automated subscription and access management β
Better Insights
: Enhanced reporting shows what's working β
Scale Easily
: Infrastructure ready for business growthFor Members
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Convenient Access
: Fast, contactless gym entry β
Flexible Plans
: Trial before committing, use promo codes β
Clear Billing
: Know exactly what you're paying for β
Self-Service
: Manage subscriptions without calling support β
Better Experience
: Faster, smoother member portalπ Getting Started with New Features
Setting Up Biometric Access
- Install GateCloud Devices: Contact your administrator for device installation
- Register Biometrics: Members can register fingerprints/faces at reception
- Automatic Sync: Access is granted based on active subscriptions
- Start Using: Members simply scan to enter the gym
Using Promotion Codes
For Administrators
:- Go to Settings β Promotions
- Create new promotion code
- Set discount amount and validity period
- Share code with prospects
For Members
:- Enter promotion code during signup
- See instant discount applied
- Complete registration with reduced price
Managing Subscriptions
New Subscription Workflow
:- Choose a plan (or start with free trial)
- Enter payment details
- Subscription starts automatically
- Access is granted to gym facilities
- Manage subscription from member portal
π Updated Documentation
We've created comprehensive guides to help you make the most of the new features:
- User Guide: Step-by-step instructions for all features
- Admin Guide: Complete administration manual
- FAQ: Answers to common questions
- Video Tutorials: Coming soon!
π Bug Fixes
We've also fixed numerous bugs and issues reported by users:
- Fixed subscription renewal timing issues
- Improved payment processing reliability
- Better handling of expired subscriptions
- Enhanced error messages for troubleshooting
- Fixed display issues on mobile devices
π‘ Tips & Best Practices
For Best Results:
Subscription Management
:- Offer 7-day free trials to increase signups
- Use promotion codes for seasonal campaigns
- Send renewal reminders 7 days before expiration
- Review subscription analytics monthly
Access Control
:- Ensure all members register biometrics during onboarding
- Review access logs weekly for security
- Set up automatic access revocation for expired memberships
- Train staff on the new system
Member Engagement
:- Encourage members to download the mobile app
- Promote the self-service portal for subscription management
- Share gym access history with members monthly
- Use promotion codes for referral programs
π Need Help?
Support Resources
- Knowledge Base: Detailed articles on all features
- Video Tutorials: Step-by-step visual guides
- Live Chat: Available during business hours
- Email Support: support@gympify.com
- Community Forum: Connect with other gym owners
Training Sessions
We offer free training webinars for:
- New feature overview
- Biometric access setup
- Subscription management best practices
- Reporting and analytics
π― Coming Soon
We're already working on the next update! Here's what's planned:
- Advanced Analytics: More detailed reports and insights
- Mobile App Enhancements: New features in the member app
- Additional Payment Options: More payment gateway integrations
- Automated Marketing: Email campaigns for member retention
- Advanced Reporting: Custom report builder
π Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Gympify! This release represents months of development based on your feedback. We're committed to making Gympify the best gym management platform available.
Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
Stay Healthy, Stay Strong!
πͺThe Gympify Team
_Note: Some features may require specific subscription tiers or hardware. Contact your administrator for availability._
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2.6.21
- Updated the coderstm/laravel-core package to 5.1.5 and adjusted related references.
- Added bulk delete functionality for tenants.
- Improved opening times display to show closed status.
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v2.6.20
- Updated the core package to the latest version for improved stability.
- Cleaned up unused code and added automated tenant data cleanup for better maintenance.
- Standardized the logo height across multiple pages for a consistent look.
- Improved the payment confirmation dialog to respond to payment method and added clear manual payment instructions.
- Enhanced accessibility by updating the alt attribute for the logo image in order confirmation PDFs.
- Refined PDF templates and improved order confirmation messages for better communication.
- Changed the queue manager action to restart during the upgrade process for smoother updates.
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v2.6.16
Features
- Added app name replacement in assets during the installation process.
- Updated the upgrade process and version management in the Installer module.
Fixes
- Updated paths in the TenantLangLink command.
- Improved error handling in the DietMenu seeder.
- Corrected APP_URL parsing in domain configuration.
Refactoring & Chores
- Cleaned up unused imports in the WorkoutPlanDatabaseSeeder.
- Modified console log message in the app boot file.
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v2.6.8
New Features
- Profiles: Added DOB field and workout profiles to users
- Social: Added friendships and friend requests functionality
- Fitness: Implemented badges, workout plans, and exercise tracking
- Nutrition: Added diet menus, ingredients, and feedback system
- Analytics: Integrated Google Analytics tracking
Fixed Issues
- Updated Node.js support to v22 and Laravel Core to v5.0.2
- Fixed UI placeholder text and button layouts
- Resolved authentication and tenant storage handling
- Fixed incorrect TAX calculations
- Enhanced translations across multiple languages
Improvements
- Streamlined code organization and route handling
- Redesigned error pages for better accessibility
- Optimized sync scripts and development workflow
- Improved performance by removing unnecessary imports
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2.6.4
- System Upgrade Module Issue
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v2.6.3
Fix System Upgrade Module
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v2.6.2
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- GoCardless payment handling with refactored subscription gateway structure
- Enhanced GoCardless and Stripe subscription handling with central configuration
- Central auto-renewal functionality
- Badges and user badges migration for achievement module
- New tenant routes for DietMenu, AutoRenewal, Achievement, ScheduleFeedback, and WorkoutPlan modules
- New translation keys for Help, Account, Feature Request, Documentation, and Contact Support
- Workout plan generation and thumbnail features
- Help button and dropdown menu in AdminLayout for improved user support
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- Updated laravel-core version to v4.8.24 with adjusted references
- Updated feature request and documentation links
- Upgraded routes to use CentralLayout
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- Updated route mapping methods to use collection filtering for enabled modules
- Enhanced addon command handling and migration processes
- Removed unused route service provider and API routes
- Simplified controller usage in API routes for better maintainability
- Resolved merge conflicts and cleaned up imports in Installer module
- Removed redundant user state from AdminLayout
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v2.6
Features
- Added provider column to subscriptions table migration.
- Implemented theme deletion and updated routes to use Tenant namespace.
- Added FilesystemTenancyBootstrapper and tenancy_asset helper function.
- Replaced logo images with base-logo component for consistency across layouts.
Improvements & Refactoring
- Refactored gym branding to use dynamic application name and logo across various views.
- Refactored page layout and styles in 1000013.blade.php for improved readability and performance.
- Refactored code to remove file copy operation from tenant migration for improved clarity.
- Updated page controller references to use Tenant namespace.
- Updated loginAs method to use tenant routing for login-as URL.
Fixes
- Used realpath to construct the thumbnail path for accurate file existence check.
- Updated home link title to use dynamic application name.
- Updated theme cloning logic to correctly set asset paths.
- Handled potential null user in attendance logging and updated seeder to include missing classes.
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v2.4
- [Fix] Coupon Issue in Subscription
- [Fix] Theme Build Issue by Removing Node Support on Server
- [Fix] Contact Form Issue in Tenants
- [Fix] Broken Signup Link in Membership Page
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