AR Reading Listv5.2.2

Released August 11, 2023Major

Android

The latest major update failed to improve the average rating, which remained stagnant at 2.25 stars. New features, specifically ISBN scanning, introduced functional regressions that triggered high-frequency user complaints. The update is currently net-negative due to these persistent reliability issues in the primary search workflow.

What changed

ContentIncreased the total number of available quizzes
New featureAdded ISBN scanning to view quiz information
New featureAdded direct quiz lookup via quiz number
UXImproved search capabilities and increased search results
UXEnhanced reading list management features
New featureAdded functionality to suggest additional quizzes

Reception

35/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Content
The expansion of the quiz library was introduced, though no user feedback currently confirms positive engagement with the new content.

What didn't

New feature
backfired
ISBN scanning functionality frequently misidentifies valid books and fails to refocus, leading to high-frequency user complaints.
UX
backfired
List management fails to update status when scanning duplicate entries, creating friction in the core reading list workflow.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a patch for the ISBN scanning logic to address high-frequency misidentification of valid book entries.
Implement a camera focus fix to resolve the reported inability of the scanner to re-engage after initial identification.
Correct the list management logic to ensure status updates trigger correctly when users scan duplicate items.

Original release notes

Increase in number of quizzes
Scan books ISBN to view Quiz Information
Enter Quiz Number for direct Quiz Lookup
Improved Searching Capabilities
Increased search results
Enhancements in managing reading list
Suggest additional Quizzes