Amiko - Dog walk trackerv3.8.4

Released February 3, 2026Major

iOS Android

The major update introduced restrictive monetization changes that triggered negative sentiment across the user base. iOS ratings dropped by 1.18 points, and users report that essential features like live walk sharing are now gated behind a subscription. The overall impact is negative due to the friction created by these new paywalls.

What changed

UXImproved the app design
New featureAdded new features to improve convenience

Reception

35/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

UX
no_evidence

What didn't

New feature
backfired
Users report the introduction of premium paywalls for live walk sharing and recording limits restricts core functionality previously available for free.

Marlvel takeaways

Re-evaluate the paywall strategy for core tracking features, as users report dissatisfaction with the loss of previously free utility.
Monitor iOS ratings closely, as the 1.18 point decline indicates a strong negative reaction to the current monetization shift.
Increase the sample size of user feedback to determine if the Android rating increase is a statistical anomaly or a genuine shift in user sentiment.

Original release notes

We have improved the design and added features to make Amiko more convenient.