Member Toolsv5.6.1

Released September 1, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update for Member Tools delivered a strong positive impact, raising the average rating from 3.91 to 4.26 stars. The release successfully combined administrative feature expansion with critical stability fixes, effectively resolving previous launch-related crashes. User sentiment remains favorable as the new leadership tools and navigation improvements gain traction.

What changed

New featureAdded attendance tracking for both 25-minute second hour classes.
New featureNew administration and tracking tools for Church Groups with area presidency approval.
New featureIn-app photo review and approval for bishoprics and ward clerks.
New featureAbility for leaders to create custom callings within the app.
UXDirect access to the Temple Worker Portal via a new app tile.
SocialDigital form for members to request leader contact when introducing friends to missionaries.
UXState preservation navigation that remembers the user's last location.

Reception

76/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Positive

What worked

UX
State preservation navigation and the new Temple Worker Portal tile reduced friction, contributing to a 0.35 star rating increase.
New feature
Administrative tools for Church Groups and custom calling management generated positive user feedback regarding leadership efficiency.

What didn't

Social
no evidence
The digital form for missionary contact requests did not generate specific praise or complaints in the current review set.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisSeptember 21, 2026

The average rating improved by 0.35 stars following the release, driven by the addition of administrative tools and improved navigation stability. The resolution of launch-related crashes observed in the pre-update period contributed to a more stable user experience. Momentum appears to be strengthening as users adopt the new feature set for leadership and attendance tracking.

+0.35 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (2)

Users express satisfaction with expanded administrative tools and custom calling managementmediumversion-tied

Improved navigation efficiency via state preservation is noted by active userslowversion-tied

New complaints (1)

Users report intermittent interface glitches following the latest updatelowversion-tied

Resolved complaints (1)

Reports of application crashes on launch have ceasedmedium

Marlvel takeaways

Address intermittent interface glitches reported post-update to maintain the current positive momentum in user ratings.
Monitor the adoption of the new digital form for missionary contact requests to determine if further discoverability improvements are required.
Leverage the successful resolution of launch-related crashes as a benchmark for future stability testing.

Original release notes

• Attendance Tracking for Second Hour Classes
Organization leaders and teachers can now seamlessly record attendance for both 25-minute second hour classes.

• Administration and Tracking for Church Groups
Stake (district) and ward (branch) leaders can more easily organize and manage Groups with area presidency approval. See 37.7 in the General Handbook for more information about Groups.

• Approve Member Photos
Bishoprics and ward clerks can review and approve member photos right in the app—helping keep the directory current and accurate.

• Custom Callings
Bishoprics and ward clerks can create custom callings when needed—making it simpler to reflect local needs and assignments.

• Temple Worker Portal
Temple workers can quickly open the Temple Worker Portal directly from a tile in the app.

• Connect with Local Leaders
Members can request contact from a local leader when introducing a friend to missionaries through a digital form.

• Smarter Navigation
Jump right back to where you left off—Tools remembers your place.