Diviac - Scuba diving logbookv0.4.1

Released May 7, 2015Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a strongly negative impact, with the average iOS rating declining by 0.91 stars to a post-update average of 2.09 stars. While map-based entry features received praise, severe data integrity issues including cloud synchronization deleting logged entries and profile details changing upon logout drove the decline. The overall verdict is highly negative due to these critical data loss bugs, though the low pre-update sample size limits statistical confidence.

What changed

PlatformFixed installation issues on specific devices
PerformanceFixed bugs related to offline log synchronization
PerformanceEnhanced app speed and responsiveness
RetentionAdded demo data for new users to improve onboarding experience
New featureAdded personal equipment selection to the log form
UXSimplified the directory starting page layout
UXUpdated directory search with map view and list toggle

Reception

25/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What worked

UX
Map-based entry options and directory search updates received positive feedback from users.

What didn't

Performance
backfired
Offline log synchronization fixes backfired as users report cloud synchronization deleting logged entries and profile details changing automatically upon logout.
Platform
no evidence
There is no evidence in user reviews confirming whether device-specific installation issues were resolved.
Retention
no evidence
No user feedback was recorded regarding the onboarding experience or the addition of demo data.
New feature
no evidence
Reviews contain no mention of the personal equipment selection feature added to the log form.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize resolving the cloud synchronization bug that deletes logged entries to prevent further data loss.
Fix the profile logout bug where saved details and certification dates automatically change or delete.
Resolve account creation and login errors that prevent users from accessing the application.

Original release notes

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

* Fixed a bug that prevented installation on some Android devices
* Fixed some bugs with synching logs created offline
* Improved app speed and responsiveness
* Added initial demo data for new account registration (to avoid initial empty grey screens)
* Added ability to select personal equipment in log form
* Simplified the Dive Center & Dive Sites directory starting page
* Improved the directory search result page (now displays full page map with toggle option to list view)