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Bait Locatorv1.1.5

Released September 8, 2026Major

iOS

The latest update focuses on utility by integrating store-specific data into the favorites interface. Current data is insufficient to determine a shift in user sentiment or category ranking. The release maintains a neutral impact profile pending further adoption of the new scanning features.

What changed

  • New featureAdded QR code scanning to open specific store pages
  • UXIntegrated store hours and Shop News directly into the Favorites list
  • New featureAdded ability for tackle shops to generate in-store QR codes
  • ContentAdded store-specific notices and closures to the interface

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
  • UX

    Integrating store hours and shop news into the favorites list reduces navigation depth for frequent users.

What didn't
  • New feature

    no evidence

    The addition of QR code scanning and generation lacks sufficient user feedback to measure adoption or utility.

Marlvel takeaways

  • Monitor the favorites list engagement rate to determine if consolidated store information increases session duration.
  • Track QR code scan frequency to assess if the new store-specific navigation path replaces manual search behavior.
  • Collect user feedback on store-specific notices to verify if the interface update effectively communicates closures.

Original release notes

Scan a shop QR with your phone camera to open that store in the app. Favorites now show store hours and Shop News so you can check hours, closures, and notices without leaving the list. Tackle shops can generate a QR for in-store customers.

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