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Dyslexia Quizv1.3

Released November 17, 2020Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a severe 3.0-star decline in average ratings, dropping from 5.0 to 2.0. Users report that the quiz interface fails to load, rendering the app unusable. This technical failure has effectively neutralized the app's previous performance.

What changed

  • SocialAdded a scoreboard to track multiple quiz participants
  • PerformanceUpdated algorithm to represent percentile ranges
  • ContentIntroduced new video animations featuring a character named Dood
  • UXAdded a new explanation for quiz results
  • PlatformFixed bugs specific to iPad devices

Reception

18/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative
What didn't
  • UX

    backfired

    The introduction of new quiz result explanations coincides with high-frequency reports of blank screens that prevent users from accessing core content.

  • Platform

    backfired

    Fixes intended for iPad devices failed to prevent a 3.0-star decline in average ratings following the update.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisOctober 31, 2026

The average rating declined by 3.0 stars following the update, driven by persistent technical failures where the quiz interface fails to load. Users report encountering blank screens instead of the expected content, rendering the core functionality unusable. This technical regression has effectively halted the positive momentum observed prior to the release.

-3.00 ★
Sentiment shift
New complaints (1)
Blank screens prevent users from accessing quiz content after the updatehighversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

  • The primary technical regression causing blank screens on iPad must be resolved to restore core quiz functionality.
  • The 3.0-star decline in average rating indicates that the current build is non-functional for the majority of the user base.
  • Future releases require more rigorous testing on iPad hardware to prevent the total loss of access observed in the latest update.

Original release notes

- Track multiple quiz takers with a new scoreboard
- Algorithm updated to represent percentile ranges
- New video animations: Meet Dood!
- New results explanation
- iPad Bug Fixes

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