Patch notes

What's new in GridStrike on the web and in the app, newest version first.

1.8.1

7 September 2026
  • More reliable live tracking

    Android keeps sharing your location while the app is in the background.
  • Faster maps

    Saved 2D maps open without delay.
  • Clearer objective setup

    Set who holds each objective at the start separately from live captures, without losing unsaved field changes.

1.8.0

6 September 2026
  • Better live tracking

    Stay connected through signal drops, keep sharing your location in the background, and see stages and objectives stay in sync for everyone.
  • Clearer live map edits

    See when a live map change is still pending or didn't go through, with Retry and Dismiss.
  • Easier objective access

    Reach objectives hidden under player markers, and keep their details while you're offline.
  • Better replays

    Long events play back smoothly, with stage and field changes shown as they happened.
  • Faster app updates

    Some app improvements now arrive automatically the next time you open the app.
  • More reliable sign-in

    Stay signed in through brief connection problems.
  • Smoother app

    Resuming and leaving sessions, account controls, team pages and the QR scanner all work more smoothly.

1.7.5

5 September 2026
  • Clearer plan cancellation

    See how long your plan stays active after you cancel it.

1.7.4

3 September 2026
  • More reliable replays

    Replays of long-running live sessions finish preparing reliably.

1.7.3

3 September 2026
  • More reliable purchases

    Buy plans on the web or iPhone, with clear loading and a Retry option, so a purchase never fails silently.
  • Better permission requests

    GridStrike asks for your camera, notifications or location only when you use the feature that needs it.
  • Easier invite codes

    Type an invite code without allowing camera access, and choose photos without sharing your whole library.

1.7.2

3 September 2026
  • Better forms on Android

    Short drawers such as password recovery stay above the keyboard on Android.
  • Easier event staff work

    Staff search suggests email corrections again, and live roster cards show players' full names to event staff.
  • Smoother maps

    Map tracking gestures stay smooth and responsive on high-refresh phones.

1.7.0

3 September 2026
  • New Organizer Pro trial

    Eligible team owners can try Organizer Pro free for a month, for the whole team, with no card needed.
  • Clearer team plans

    Plans belong to your team, and the team owner buys and manages them.
  • Clearer pricing

    Plans show store prices and clear monthly, yearly, trial and active states.

1.6.1

1 September 2026
  • More reliable live events

    Live games keep running without disconnections while GridStrike updates.

1.5.0

1 September 2026
  • Simpler notifications

    Your full notifications inbox and archive live in the notifications menu, and look the same on the web and in the app.
  • Easier staff management

    Find players for your event staff by nickname, name or email, with clearer roles and access.
  • Clearer events list

    Invitations come first in your events, followed by live, upcoming and past ones.
  • New event builder guide

    The app shows how to create an event and takes you straight to building it on a computer.
  • Better event artwork

    Event pictures are sized and faded better on event cards.
  • Clearer plans page

    The app's Plans page has consistent tabs and easier-to-read plan details.

1.4.0

31 August 2026
  • Better live maps and replays

    Clearer paused states, more accurate player status and trails, and better playback controls on live maps and replays.
  • Better support for bigger events

    Run larger events and Team Trackers, with one simple player limit for the whole event.
  • More reliable event management

    Staff invitations, roster assignments, field editing and event updates work more dependably.
  • Clearer plan management

    See where to manage your plan, whether you bought it on the web, the App Store or Google Play.
  • Smoother sign-in and accessibility

    Signing in, resetting your password and getting around your team are smoother, with better screen reader support on forms and maps.