https://www.benchapp.com/changelog What's new in BenchApp, on the web, iPhone and Android. en https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.4.0 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.4.0 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT This release is all about Chatter: mentions, conversations that feel faster, quicker ways to react and catch up, and an easier way to find the chat you're looking for. - Mentions: Type @ to mention someone and they'll get a notification. - Smoother Chatter: Chats feel faster and smoother to scroll through. - Double-Tap to React: Double-tap any message to give it a thumbs up. - Jump to Latest: Scrolled up? One tap takes you back to the newest message. - Chat Filters: Sort your chats into Teams, Group, Private and Archived. - Share Games to Chatter: Post a game to your team's chat right from its details. Improvements: - The person who started a group chat can remove people from it. - Scroll up in a chat to see its whole history, not just the latest messages. - League admins pick which extra hockey penalty lengths scorekeepers can use. - Notification History shows the newest first, and who sent each one. - Media now sits in the team menu, right after Drinks. - League menus have one Settings item instead of four. - When you RSVP for your family, your kids are listed first. - League schedule imports match your existing teams and check before adding new ones. - Players without a team can open Find a Game and Account right away. Fixes: - Calendar sync leaves games that are already over alone. - Opening a game from a notification or link no longer gets the Schedule tab stuck. - Invite Spares only picks spares who can get the invite the way you're sending it. - Chats show everyone in them again, without extra spaces in names. - Switching Chatter tabs keeps your keyboard open. - Deleting a message asks first, so you can back out. - Long attendance lists load every player as you scroll. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-08 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-08 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Whoever starts a group chat can now manage who's in it, plus a handful of fixes for chats and spare invites. - Remove People From a Group Chat: The person who started a group chat can remove people from it. Fixes: - Team and group chats list everyone in them again, so @mentions can find every teammate. - Importing players into Invite Spares works again. - The Go to Schedule button after a schedule import is easy to read again. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-07 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-07 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Get a teammate's attention with an @mention, scroll back through a chat's whole history, and give league scorekeepers the penalty lengths your league uses. - Mentions: Type @ to mention a teammate and they'll get a notification. - Your Whole Chat History: Scroll back as far as the chat goes. - Penalty Lengths for Hockey Leagues: Leagues choose which extra penalty lengths scorekeepers can pick. Improvements: - The league menu has one Settings item. - Long team names fit on the home and away tabs in league games. Fixes: - Deleting a message asks first, so you can back out. - Reaction counts are right, and messages sent while the app was catching up all arrive. - Opening a game from a link or notification no longer gets the Schedule tab stuck. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-05 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-05 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Find the chat you want faster, drop a game straight into the team chat, and run league scorekeeping your way. - Chat Filters: Sort your chats into Teams, Group, Private and Archived. - Share Games to Chatter: Post a game to your team's chat right from its details. - Scorekeeping Your League's Way: Leagues decide whether teams keep their own scores and stats. Improvements: - Double-tap a message to give it a 👍. - A jump-to-latest button shows how many new messages you've missed. - Notification History shows the newest first, and who sent each one. - When a parent RSVPs, their child is picked first. - Managers using an AI assistant can see player rankings and set lines. Fixes: - Synced calendars keep games at your team's local time and leave finished games alone. - League schedule imports recognize your existing teams. - Basketball league leaders show basketball stats. - Printing lines and game sheets works in Safari. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0-2 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Sharing in Chatter takes fewer taps, group chats get their own photo, and players can see what they owe right on the attendance list. - The + Menu: Camera, photos, events, polls and bulletins are one tap away. - Group Chat Photos: Give a group chat its own photo. - Pay From Attendance: See who still owes, with a Pay button next to their name. Improvements: - Events shared in Chatter show up as cards with the latest details. - Ride requests open full screen. - Sort sits right next to the attendance heading. Fixes: - Quick Score's number pad no longer covers the scores, and tapping outside keeps what you typed. - Waivers show their text again. - The Chatter message box stays clear of the home bar on iPhone and responds every time on Android. - Poll votes stay right after a change or a reconnect. - Too many sign-in attempts tells you how long to wait. - The drinks count can't go below zero. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-01 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-10-01 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Managers of PRO teams can now run their team from Claude, ChatGPT or Grok: ask about the schedule and attendance, invite spares, and add box scores, all in plain English. - Ask Your AI Assistant: Connect BenchApp to Claude, ChatGPT or Grok and ask about your team. - Add and Edit Players: Add a whole roster at once, or update jerseys and positions. - Import Your Schedule: Hand your assistant the league schedule and it adds every game. Improvements: - Share an event in Chatter as a card that opens its details. - Players see a Pay button next to their name when they owe for a game. - Sign-in tells you how long to wait after too many attempts. Fixes: - Poll votes in Chatter stay right when a vote changes quickly. - Shared links in the chat list are labelled correctly and show a preview. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-29 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-29 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT See every stat for your sport right on the roster, fix a stat with a tap, and open bulletins straight from Chatter. - Every Stat on the Roster: The roster shows every stat for your sport, side by side. - Adjust Stats With a Tap: Managers can tap a stat and change it with + and −. - Bulletins From Chatter: Tap a bulletin in Chatter to open it, links and all. - New League Registration: Registration pages have a fresh look and work in dark mode. Improvements: - Group chats have an Edit button on their photo. - Personnel has its own spot in the league menu. - Finder games show the skill level at a glance. - League schedule imports create any new divisions in the file. Fixes: - Quick Score keeps team names and scores exactly as entered. - Moving players between league teams updates both rosters. - Marking a player Injured shows on their games right away. - Birthdays no longer shift by a day when saved. - Printed lineups fit the page in Safari. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0-1 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0-1 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT A round of fixes for game day: scores save the way you entered them, and the schedule always shows the team you picked. - Quick Score Fixes: Saved scores and team names stay exactly as you entered them. Improvements: - On Android, Record Payment asks how someone paid right after the amount, with a clearer Done button. Fixes: - Move Players only offers players on the roster, and tells you if anyone couldn't be moved. - Marking a player Injured shows on their games right away. - Switching team, league or season always shows the right schedule. - The last game card on Home no longer hides under the tab bar. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-23 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-23 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT League leaderboards show every player, bulletins are easier to read, and choosing who gets a message works the way you'd expect. - Every Player on the Leaderboard: League leaderboards list everyone, not just the top 25. - Easier-to-Read Bulletins: Bigger text, a cleaner layout and bigger "Read by" photos. Fixes: - Select All works when choosing who gets a broadcast, a spare invite, a duty or a fee. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.3.0 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Pick spares from all your teams at once, change a league season's dates, and a big batch of improvements for managers and leagues. - Spares From All Your Teams: Add spares to an invite from all your teams on one screen. - Change a League Season's Dates: League admins can edit a season's start and end dates any time. - Are You a Parent?: On youth teams, Home asks players whether they're a parent. - Search for Your Time Zone: Pick your time zone from a searchable list. Improvements: - Print has its own button on the lineup. - Invite has its own button at the top of the roster. - Type a new opponent's name in the picker to add them. - Cancel and Remove sit at the bottom of an event's edit screen. - Chatter's quick reactions are back to the original set. - League admins can add players from a previous season and copy any team's invite link. - Schedule imports recognise your team's name and more league layouts. Fixes: - Archive Season works on phones. - Joining a team asks for a phone number when the team needs one. - Fee forms let you pick the event again. - Manager-only notes stay hidden when families edit their details. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-22-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-22-2 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT League dashboards show when a trial has ended, plus fixes for Android and dark mode. - Trial Status for Leagues: League dashboards show when a trial has ended. Fixes: - Messages on Android are no longer cut off. - Profile settings open on the web. - Banner buttons stay readable in dark mode. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-22 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-22 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT New teams use your time zone from the start. - New Teams Start in Your Time Zone: New teams use your time zone from the start. Improvements: - PRO upgrades on Android continue on BenchApp.com. Fixes: - Vancouver's time zone shows the right offset. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-21 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-21 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT League admins can change when a season starts and ends, and printing lineups and inviting people each get their own button. - Change a League Season's Dates: League admins can edit a season's start and end dates any time. - Print Lineups in One Tap: Print has its own button on the lineup. - Invite From the Roster: Invite has its own button at the top of the roster. Improvements: - RSVP links meant for someone else ask you to switch accounts. - Games in progress show their start and end time. - There's a Home button at the top of the sidebar on phones. - Adding several events at once uses the iPhone calendar picker. Fixes: - Fee forms let you pick the event again. - Drinks duty updates after a skip. - League Broadcasts and Bulletins close when you tap Done. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-18-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-18-2 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Importing players to a team or a league uses the same simple screen as importing spares. - Simpler Player Imports: Importing players works the same everywhere. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-18 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-18 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Pick spares from all your teams at once, and new tools for league admins. - Spares From All Your Teams: Add spares to an invite from all your teams on one screen. - Bring Back Last Season's Players: League admins can add players from a previous season to a team. - Copy a Team's Invite Link: League admins can copy any team's invite link from the teams list. Improvements: - Archived seasons are listed newest first. - The opponent picker for league games groups teams by division. - Account shows App Store updates as well as quick updates. Fixes: - Joining a team asks for a phone number when the team needs one. - Archive Season works on phones. - Half-time player assignments stick. - You can pick your own team as home or away. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-17 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-17 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Youth teams help parents get set up, schedule imports understand more layouts, and managers can cancel events from the bottom of the edit screen. - Are You a Parent?: On youth teams, Home asks players whether they're a parent. - Better Schedule Imports: Imports recognise your team's name and more league layouts. - Cancel or Remove an Event: Cancel and Remove sit at the bottom of an event's edit screen. Improvements: - Roster search is faster. - The fees page scrolls on iPad. Fixes: - Restoring an App Store purchase checks it first. - Manager-only notes stay hidden when families edit their details. - Box Score no longer stays open after you leave it. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15-3 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15-3 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Chatter's quick reactions are back to the original set, plus fixes for All Teams. - Your Favourite Reactions Are Back: Chatter's quick reactions are back to the original set. Fixes: - All Teams shows the right attendance counts for each team. - All Teams subtitles stay readable. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15-2 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT New opponents can be added right from the opponent picker. - Add an Opponent From Search: Type a new opponent's name in the picker to add them. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-15 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Pick your time zone from a searchable list. - Search for Your Time Zone: Pick your time zone from a searchable list. Improvements: - Trial details only show for plans that include a trial. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.2.0 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.2.0 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT The message box stays put above the keyboard, and Home and Broadcasts work with larger text. - Message Box Stays Above the Keyboard: On iPhone, what you type is always in view. - Bigger Text on Home and Broadcasts: Home and Broadcast screens work with larger text sizes. Improvements: - PRO trial prices are clearer on Android, and the trial is offered to the right teams. Fixes: - When your sign-in expires, the app takes you back to sign in instead of failing quietly. - Messages you send while offline all go out when you're back. - League leaders show scoring stats. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-14-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-14-2 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Home and Broadcasts work with larger text sizes, and league leaders show scoring stats. - Bigger Text on Home and Broadcasts: Home and Broadcast screens work with larger text sizes. Fixes: - League leaders show scoring stats. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-14 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-14 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT An expired sign-in takes you straight back to the sign-in screen, and messages sent offline go out together. - Back to Sign-In When Your Session Ends: If your sign-in expires, BenchApp takes you back to sign in. Improvements: - The PRO trial is offered to the right teams. Fixes: - Messages you send while offline all go out when you're back. - Dropdowns on iPhone keep their size. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-13 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-13 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT On iPhone, what you're typing in Chatter is always in view. - Message Box Stays Above the Keyboard: On iPhone, what you type is always in view. Fixes: - Pages with banners load properly on wide screens. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.1.0 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.1.0 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Finding people is easier, the app tells you when an update is ready, and a round of fixes for rosters, RSVPs and Android. - Search Names With or Without Accents: Searching "Rene" finds "René". - Know When an Update Is Ready: Account shows when a new version is waiting, with a button to restart. Fixes: - Drinks paid counts update after you change them. - If an RSVP doesn't go through, the app tells you. - Chatter's quick actions fit properly on Android. - Alerts on Android always have a button to close them. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-12 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-12 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT PRO trial prices are easier to understand on Android. - Clearer PRO Trial Pricing: Android shows exactly what the PRO trial costs and when. Fixes: - The menu drawer closes properly on wide screens. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11-3 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11-3 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Account shows when a new version is ready, right under your profile. - App Updates in Account: A new version shows right under your profile in Account. Fixes: - Dropdowns open every time on Android. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11-2 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Small fixes for Android. - Tidier Chatter on Android: Chatter's quick actions and bulletin button fit properly on Android. Fixes: - Alerts on Android always have a button to close them. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-11 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Name search ignores accents, and the app tells you when an update is ready. - Search Names With or Without Accents: Searching "Rene" finds "René". Improvements: - On iPhone and Android, Account shows when an update is ready, with a button to restart. - The sidebar's user menu opens on iPhone and Android, and its unread badge fits the count. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.0.0 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/4.0.0 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT BenchApp is rebuilt from the ground up: one fast app for your team on iPhone, Android and the web, with Chatter, Finder and everything you use every week. - A Brand-New App: BenchApp is rebuilt from the ground up, and it's faster everywhere. - Find a Game: Finder helps players and teams find each other nearby. - Updates Without the App Store: Fixes and improvements arrive the next time you open the app. Improvements: - Quick Score has bigger, easier buttons on iPhone. - Players can edit their own profile from the roster. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-10-2 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-10-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT A round of fixes for rosters, drinks and attendance. - RSVPs That Tell You When They Fail: If an RSVP doesn't go through, you'll know. Fixes: - Drinks paid counts update after you change them. - Long roster lists stop at the end instead of repeating. - League rosters finish loading after a hiccup. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-10 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-10 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT The Google, Facebook and Apple sign-in buttons are back on the web, plus fixes for polls, dropdowns and drinks. - Sign In With Google, Facebook or Apple: Use your Google, Facebook or Apple account to sign in on the web. Fixes: - The poll button in a chat opens the new poll form. - Dropdowns open reliably on Android. - Paid drink controls on the roster respond to taps. https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-09 https://www.benchapp.com/changelog/web-2026-09-09 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Players can update their own details right from the team roster. - Edit Your Own Profile: Open yourself on the roster to update your details. Improvements: - Advanced player options scroll on smaller screens.