Version History
Here you can find the changelog of BAND - App for all groups since it was posted on our website on 2013-08-23.
The latest version is 15.1.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 15.1.0
posted on 2024-04-02
Send a reminder via SMS or email to members
who haven't read your notices yet.
Sort and view posts easily with Labels.
Now, each Label tab displays up to three of the latest posts instead of displaying all posts at once.
Select and apply the same profile to be used across different Bands.
The maximum file attachment per post has been increased from 5 to 10.
version 15.0.3
posted on 2024-03-04
Send a reminder via SMS or email to members
who haven't read your notices yet.
Sort and view posts easily with Labels.
Now, each Label tab displays up to three of the latest posts instead of displaying all posts at once.
Select and apply the same profile to be used across different Bands.
version 14.3.1
posted on 2024-02-04
We've got a new verification option available!
Give the Phone Verification feature a try (located under Membership Requirements). This way, users who've verified their phone numbers can easily join your Band.
Your previous profile picture now shows up as a thumbnail, and for members celebrating birthdays, we're making their day extra special by enhancing their profiles!
version 14.0.8
posted on 2023-12-07
Profile Story is now available!
You can now post snippets of your day on your profile.
Share fun moments with Band members on your Profile Story!
You can upload photos, videos, and text to create a Story.
Admins can enable this feature by going to [Band Settings] > [Profile Comments, Story] > and turn on [Allow Profile Story].
Want to change your name and profile picture in only one Band?
Try creating a new profile!
version 13.1.1
posted on 2023-10-29
Added new admin settings for Band Profile
- Admins now have the ability to enable/disable commenting on member profiles or to display members with profile updates on the Members list.
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Check out all-new BAND Profile features!
Previous profile pictures won't disappear even if you upload a new one. Create a captivating gallery with all your profile pictures in one spot.
You can now like and leave comments on profile pictures. Leave a shout to show some love!
version N/A
posted on 2023-09-26
Check out all-new BAND Profile features!
Profile pictures are now larger and better.
Experience the improvements yourself!
Previous profile pictures won't disappear even if you upload a new one. Create a captivating gallery with all your profile pictures in one spot.
You can now like and leave comments on profile pictures. Leave a shout to show some love!
Who updated their profile?
Locate all updated member profiles in a dedicated section on your Band Home and Member tab.
version N/A
posted on 2023-08-09
Ask members to include their role and relevant info to help them easily identify each other.
Access Challenge easier through a tab
View your ongoing Group Challenges and track progress under the “Challenges” tab
View posts by label and see Challenge posts separately
Make your feed clutter-free by categorizing posts using labels and grouping Challenge posts.
Download chat history
With the consent of the members, the admin can save all chat history between them.
version N/A
posted on 2023-07-10
Search posts by writer with @Profile Name
Use @Profile Name to find posts more easily.
Swipe Left to Reply on Chats
Swipe left on a chat message you want to reply instead of tap and hold.
Your Account and Privacy Settings in One Glance
Monitor and manage all of your account settings in one place. Go to More > Settings > Account/Privacy Settings
version N/A
posted on 2023-05-17
Search posts by writer!
use @Name to find posts more easily.
Find posts written by you by entering @Your Name in the search bar.
Swipe Reply on Chats
Reply faster to specific messages with a swipe!
Your Account and Privacy Settings in One Glance
Monitor and manage all of your account settings in one place. Go to More > Settings > Account/Privacy Settings.
version N/A
posted on 2022-05-13
. Keep your background fun and private when on a video call. You can now set a virtual backgrounds or blur it out.
. Check who, when, and for how long each member watched your video.
. Tap on the video to rewind or fast forward, and adjust the playback speed.
. Send Voice Memos up to 30 minutes long!
version N/A
posted on 2022-02-04
. You can turn your notification on to get updates only from Admin and Co-Admins!
. Subgroup size has increased from 50 to 100, and you can set privileges for subgroups.
. PIP mode is here! Watch a video or live stream in a small screen while reading posts or using other apps.
. Send up to 30 photos at once in chat and easily save bundled photos to your device.
version N/A
posted on 2021-12-23
Create an event that is only visible to selected attendees. Only selected members will be able to see the details.
You can check who joined a video call, the time they joined, and how long they stayed on the call.
Who contributes the most? View weekly/monthly active members in Band Stats!
Group Challenge Widgets are here! Update and check your weekly/monthly progress in one go.
version N/A
posted on 2021-09-29
∙ Sort posts by "Recently Commented" to see posts with the latest comments first.
∙ For your back to school season -- share bus locations live with live location sharing!
∙ Need to invite members to multiple Bands? Create a multi-link invite that enables you to bundle invite links to multiple Bands into one link.
version N/A
posted on 2021-07-30
∙ BAND Guide got easier to navigate! Find instructions and tips you need.
∙ The Help Center is now placed directly under the "More" tab.
∙ Choose "Schedule Band Deletion" to automatically delete the Band after 7 days.
∙ Sort folders by name to better organize files.
∙ Download files and photos in comments in a .zip file
version N/A
posted on 2021-06-02
∙ View more posts at a glance with "List View!"
∙ Upload photos and videos in high definition.
∙ Start a Live stream or video call directly from "Post."
∙ You can require members to include suggested tags to better organize the Community Board.
∙ Quiz Feature got smarter! Automatically grade short answer questions, retake quizzes, and attach audio/video files.
∙ Members can sort calendars with colors/categories to view only specific calendar.
version N/A
posted on 2021-04-14
Sort the post list by Suggested Tag.
If "Require Suggested Tag(s)" is enabled, members must include one in their post.
Simply tap "Post" to bring up the Group Call menu.
View events by calendar.
When attaching a Quiz, you can set required questions, auto-grading of free response questions, etc.
Also, let participants retake their incorrectly answered questions.
Check each member's timestamp in the Video Viewers list.
Upload your video in high quality.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-18
Attach a "Survey" to your post!
Conduct a survey among your Band members and check the responses and stats for each question.
You can see who watched the live stream and how far they've watched it, even in Big Bands.
You can copy-and-paste URLs of albums and events.
Video call is now available on PC.
You need to update the app to use the video call with members on PC.
Create and manage multiple Challenges.
Schedule a new Challenge before the current one ends!
version N/A
posted on 2021-02-24
Attach a "Survey" to your post!
Conduct a survey among your Band members and check the responses and stats for each question.
Members can attach a photo when answering a question for Membership.
Create and manage multiple Challenges.
Schedule a new Challenge before the current one ends!
You can see who watched the live stream and how far they've watched it, even in Big Bands.
You can copy-and-paste URLs of albums and events.
Share them with your friends!
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-20
BAND supports Chromecast mirroring.
Group Band members by their roles.
Select members for each subgroup and tag them all at once on posts or comments.
You can now copy and share an album/event URL!
An admin can enable/disable "Allow Invites from other Bands" by default.
Attach a "Quiz" to your post.
You can create multiple choice/free answer questions and comment on each question.
Disable or enable "Allow Comments" under Post Settings when you post.
version N/A
posted on 2020-12-16
Group Band members by their roles.
Select members for each subgroup and tag them all at once on posts or comments.
You can now copy and share an album/event URL!
An admin can enable/disable "Allow Invites from other Bands" by default.
Attach a "Quiz" to your post.
You can create multiple choice/free answer questions and comment on each question.
Disable or enable "Allow Comments" under Post Settings when you post.
version N/A
posted on 2020-11-05
Set a GIF as your profile photo!
Create a file folder and upload files to it
In "Attachments," search attachments by title/creator/date
Late, Leaving Early, and Absent options are added to Attendance sheet!
Even if you disable Receiving Chat Messages Directly, you'll receive messages from admins automatically
Customize LIVE notification settings for each Band
Create a shortcut to a chat room on your device's home screen
version N/A
posted on 2020-08-13
View all post attachments at once!
Easily view files, sign-ups, attendance sheets, and more.
If you want members only affiliated with a specific organization or school to join your Band, make them verify their email.
Customize the font size and color of your post.
Now you can add up to 3 event reminders and make the list of RSVP’d members private.
Also, notify members of canceled events.
Check the daily/weekly Challenge progress of members and post the most active challengers.
version N/A
posted on 2020-07-22
For groups not interested in Band Chat, we've added a new feature that allows admins to disable Chat!
You can "Reply" to someone's comment.
Set a Notice End Date to automatically remove posts from notices.
Sort members by their "Last visit (oldest)."
Video Call is available on BAND!
Tap the Call button in a chat room to use.
Admins!
- Post the most active Challengers to motivate others.
- Turn on Quiet Band Mode so your Band notifications don't disturb members.
version N/A
posted on 2020-06-18
You can "Reply" to someone's comment.
The Band admin can enable private comments so members can reply privately.
Set a Notice End Date to automatically remove posts from notices.
Sort members by their "Last visit (oldest)."
Video Call is available on BAND!
Tap the Call button in a chat room to use.
Admins!
- Post the most active Challengers to motivate others.
- Turn on Quiet Band Mode so your Band notifications don't disturb members.
version N/A
posted on 2020-05-21
Keep the results of Attendance private if you do not want members to be able to see who's confirmed their attendance.
Make your poll results private.
Prevent members from seeing each other's vote like when they're answering a quiz or private survey.
Check your viewing progress of live or post-live video under the video options.
Allow members to send a chat message only to the Admin and Co-admins.
Adjust the screen brightness or put a filter on when you live stream!
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-20
You can view who's watching your stream live.
Check who's watched the post-live video and how far they've watched.
Also, see who hasn't watched the video yet.
Check Attendance more easily!
Set a date and time to start Attendance check.
Up to 10 Attendance sheets can be attached to a post.
Set the Challenge period for shorter times, or start it today!
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-14
Try "Flip mode" when you go Live!
You can schedule your posts in five-minute increments.
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-07
Share your live location and view the location of members on a map!
(Available for members with admin permission)
Check who watched your video and how far they watched!
Select existing events and attach them to your post.
Add photos, videos, and files to your Band description.
Prevent others from downloading your photos/videos or reposting your post onto other Bands.
Select a time zone when scheduling a post.
You can now have up to 2,000 members in a chat room!
version N/A
posted on 2020-03-24
Add your own RSVP options when creating events, such as "Arriving late," "Joining morning session," etc.
Block posts/comments from an unwanted member.
- You can block them under their post/comment options.
- You won't see or be notified of their content.
QR code will no longer hide the Band cover.
Page admins can send a message to followers.
Tap "Message" on the follower's profile.
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-14
Sorting by "Last Word" is available!
You can sort the member list by their last names.
Motivate each other to achieve goals.
Set a challenge on the Band Settings and start it!
(Only the Admin can set a challenge.)
Search results are grouped into several tabs.
Check Band, Page, Post, and Joined Bands tabs.
Attach voice memos to your post.
version N/A
posted on 2019-12-04
You can now turn off the "Maybe" option on RSVP!
Members now have the option to allow ONLY the admin to see their contact info
The admin can send SMS alerts to members who made their phone numbers viewable for the admin
Admins! Membership management got easier
-Ask additional questions before accepting a join request
-You can see members' join date and Q&A history
The admin can enable all members to live stream
An "Idle" tab will store all your Bands without recent activity
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-15
Easier to check RSVP & Attendance!
- Event creators can change members to the Join, Decline, or Maybe list even past the deadline.
- You can have up to 30 Attendance managers at once.
The length of profile names has been increased to 30 characters.
You can now hide unwanted posts from your Feed.
Select "Hide this Post" under the post options.
version 50,000,000+
posted on 2019-08-12
Admins! Send SMS/email alerts for important events
Approve members' posts before they're uploaded or let them schedule posts
Bigger & clearer Notices!
Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for security
We've taken many of your suggestions
- You can restrict messaging between all members except admins
- Allow up to 1,000 participants per each sign-up item
- Sort Band Albums by title (descending)
version 50,000,000+
posted on 2019-07-16
Hey Admins! When a member requests to join,
you'll be notified under the "Member" tab of your Band.
Don't forget to approve them!
Manage your teens' or students' account to supervise their BAND activity.
version N/A
posted on 2018-03-23
Pick your notifications
Events, album, post updates & more!
Send GIFs in chat with Giphy!
Create a chat room with your
unread member list
Someone hasn't RSVP'd yet?
Admins & event creators can do it for them.
Guest member feature allows
outside users to join events!
Easily copy your previous
Poll/To-Do list.
Create a list and check it twice!
*New* attendance feature
Now you can see who's online on BAND!
version N/A
posted on 2018-02-08
You can get new post alerts via email
-Turn on email notifications
and select Bands to get alerts!
Keep your entire group updated!
Admins can now Add ‘subscribers’
- Subscribers can receive email/SMS alerts before joining Band
Band event widgets are here!
-Add the widget to your home screen
-Can show all or selected Band events
Sort your albums!
-Once you choose the sorting order,
your settings will be saved.
version N/A
posted on 2016-10-17
Version 5.6.1.6,We’ve made it easier than ever to get your Band started!,-Simply choose the type of Band that best suits your group.,-Guidelines will appear to help you finalize your Band settings.,Not a fan of Chat Notification Badges? Now you can disable them!,-Choose whether to display Badges on the app icon.,-Badges can be disabled for each chat room.
version 1.9.2
posted on 2013-06-26
Several fixes and updates
