Basically, the BANDZONE apps aren't all that different from the browser version. But there are a few small, yet sweet...
App-exclusive features
- The main thing: push notifications
The app will ask if you want to enable push notifications instead of or in addition to email alerts. You can change this setting anytime in your BANDZONE account. - Links to band.zone open directly in the app
When you get a link to an appointment or song via messenger or email, it opens right in the app instead of your browser. - Always-on navigation at the top, left, and bottom
- Swipe navigation
Swipe from the left or right edge to go back to the previous page or forward to the next one—provided there's a page to go to, of course. - Sharing to the app
In some other apps like Spotify and YouTube, you can now select BANDZONE as a "destination" when sharing. You can then use that shared Spotify link to create a new song in BANDZONE in a snap. - Sharing from the app
You can use the "share" icons to send items to other apps (like quickly sharing a song or setlist via a messenger). Don't worry, though: anyone opening the shared link will still need the proper permissions and be logged in to see the content.
What's missing from the app?
- Subscription management
Due to App Store restrictions, we aren't allowed to offer subscription management features inside the app. This means you'll need to access BANDZONE through a regular browser instead. It doesn't matter if you're on mobile or desktop - just as long as it's not inside the app.
We've set up a special address for managing your subscription: https://subscription.band-zone.com . You can also get straight to your subscription details via the web version's navigation menu. - Offline mode
An offline mode isn't on the cards for the near future, as we've got a ton of other new features and improvements much higher up on our to-do list. There is a dedicated FAQ for offline and live performance mode.
Feedback
As always, please send any app feedback to support@band.zone .