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Help & Support

Quick answers to the most common questions. If you can't find what you need, email support@walkoffworks.com and we'll get back to you.

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Getting started

How do I add my first team?

Open the app, tap + in the top-right of the Teams screen, and give your team a name. Then tap into the team to add players.

How do I add a player?

From a team's roster, tap + Add Player. Enter their name and jersey number. The player is added to the bench by default — drag them up into the batting order, or mark them as a pitcher in their detail screen.

I already have a team in BallparkDJ. Can I import it?

Yes. On the Teams screen, tap the + menu and choose Import from BallparkDJ. We support BallparkDJ's CSV/text exports plus their voice recording ZIP archives.

What about a GameChanger lineup?

From the Game Day screen, tap the QR icon in the top-right. You can scan a GameChanger lineup QR code with the camera or import a screenshot of one from your photo library. The full batting order imports automatically.

Trial & subscription

How long is the free trial?

30 days. The trial starts automatically the first time you open the app — no credit card required. You'll get full access to every feature, including AI voice announcements, hype videos, and cloud sync.

What happens when the trial ends?

The app will keep working, but premium features will be locked until you subscribe. We'll show a reminder a few days before the trial expires so it doesn't catch you off guard.

What plans are available?

How do I subscribe?

When you tap a feature that requires a subscription (or open Settings → Upgrade), the paywall opens with both plan options. Tap Subscribe on the plan you want. Apple's payment sheet appears with the billing details and a Face ID confirmation. We never see your payment information.

How do I cancel?

Cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → WalkUpJams. You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period.

I have a promo code. Where do I enter it?

Open Settings inside the app, scroll to Subscription, and tap Redeem Promo Code. Enter the code exactly as written.

Can I share my subscription with my family?

Yes. Both Basic and Premium support Apple Family Sharing. Once you subscribe, family members on your Apple Family will automatically get access too.

I subscribed on another device but I don't see access here.

Open Settings → Subscription → Restore Purchases. This re-checks your Apple ID for active subscriptions and unlocks the app.

Music providers

Which music services work with WalkUpJams?

Why does Spotify need Premium?

Spotify's free tier doesn't allow third-party apps to start playback. If you have Spotify Free, you can still browse and pick songs in the app, but you'll need to play them through Spotify's own app. We recommend Apple Music or the built-in free songs library if you don't want a Spotify Premium subscription.

Can I switch between Apple Music and Spotify?

Yes — open Settings and pick a different provider any time. If a player has a song from a different provider, you'll see a "Convert" button on the roster that tries to find a matching track. If a match isn't found, you can search and pick the right one manually.

Adding songs

How do I pick a walk-up song?

Tap a player to open their setup screen, then tap Choose Walk-Up Song. Search the catalog of your active provider, tap a result to preview, and tap Use This Song to confirm.

How do I trim the song to the best part?

After picking a song, scroll to Edit Clip Timing. Set a start time and a clip duration (typically 10–30 seconds). Tap Preview Walk-Up to hear the clip before saving.

Can I add a different song for pitching?

Yes. In a player's setup, toggle Pitcher on. A second section appears for the pitching entrance song with its own clip timing and announcement.

How do I import my own audio file?

In the player's setup, tap Import Audio File. Pick a file from the Files app — MP3, M4A, or WAV. The file is copied into the app and won't be deleted if the original moves.

Announcements

What kinds of announcements can I add?

How do I change the announcer voice?

For AI voices, open the team's roster, tap the voice picker at the top, and pick from Default, Southern, British, or Gameshow.

Can the announcement play before the song?

Yes — by default the announcement plays first, then the music kicks in. There's also a "music delay" setting per player so you can fine-tune the gap.

The microphone won't record.

iOS may have blocked microphone access. Open Settings → WalkUpJams → Microphone and turn it on. The app will show an "Open Settings" button if it detects this.

Game day

How do I run the game?

Open the team and tap Game Day. You'll see your batting order at the top, pitchers below, and bench players at the bottom. Tap a player to play their walk-up song. The announcement plays first, then the music.

How do I stop or fade out a song?

While a song is playing, the bottom of the screen shows a Stop button and a Fade Out button. Fade out gives a smooth ~1 second taper instead of a hard cut.

The Bluetooth speaker is missing the first second of the song.

Some Bluetooth speakers go to sleep between tracks. WalkUpJams sends a brief "wake-up" silence before each song to handle this. If your speaker still drops the first beat, try playing any short test sound first to keep the connection awake.

Can I tap to select a player without playing immediately?

Yes — open Settings and turn on Tap to Select. The first tap selects, the second tap plays.

Sharing a team

How do I share my team with another coach or parent?

From the team's roster, tap the cloud icon and pick Upload & Share. The team uploads to the cloud and a share link copies to your clipboard. Send the link via text, email, or any messaging app — the recipient taps it to import the team instantly.

Can I password-protect my team?

Yes. When you share, set a passcode. Anyone importing the team will need both the share code and the passcode.

What gets shared?

The roster (player names, jersey numbers, songs, clip timings, announcement settings) and any audio files (recorded announcements, AI voice files, custom song imports). Apple Music and Spotify songs share as track IDs that resolve to the recipient's chosen music provider.

Are edits synced automatically?

If both devices have the team open, edits sync on a roughly 10-minute cadence and on app launch/background. To force an immediate sync, tap the cloud icon and pick Sync Now.

Hype videos

What is a hype video?

A short, beat-synced team intro video. The app combines player photos with transitions, background music, and your team name into a shareable MP4 — great for social media or playing on a big screen before a game.

How do I make one?

Open the team, tap the Hype Video button, pick a music track from the curated playlist, and tap Generate. The video saves to your Photos library when it's done.

Troubleshooting

The app says it can't open its database after an update or reinstall.

This is rare and usually self-heals. WalkUpJams will try to recover what it can on the next launch. The original file is kept on disk as corrupt-<timestamp>-default.store for support to inspect if needed. If the issue persists, restart your device, then reinstall the app — your cloud-backed teams can be re-imported using their share codes.

A song plays through Apple Music but stops after a few seconds.

iOS Screen Time or Content & Privacy Restrictions can block music playback. Check Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions → Apple Media Services and make sure music is allowed.

Spotify says "Unable to start playback."

Two common causes:

An AI voice announcement won't generate.

This usually means a network or rate-limit issue. Check that you're online, then try again. If it keeps failing, switch to TTS as a fallback while we look into it — email support@walkoffworks.com with the player name and time of day if you can.

Custom audio file won't play after I shared the team.

Custom audio files only sync to the cloud if cloud sync is enabled for that team. Make sure the team is uploaded (cloud icon → Upload & Share) before others import it. If the recipient imported before the file was uploaded, ask them to sync the team again.

Account & data

Where is my data stored?

Most of your data lives on your device — team rosters, songs, clip settings, and any audio files you've recorded or imported. If you opt into cloud sync, that data is stored on Cloudflare R2 (an encrypted object storage service). We don't store your Apple ID, Spotify password, or any payment information.

How do I delete my data?

Delete the app from your device to remove all local data. To remove cloud-stored data, email support@walkoffworks.com with your team's share code(s) and we'll purge them.

Where can I read the privacy policy and terms?

Privacy: walkupjam.com/privacy
Terms of Service: walkupjam.com/terms

Still need help? Email support@walkoffworks.com with a description of the issue, the iOS version you're on, and screenshots if you can. We usually respond within 1–2 business days.