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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._