Easy Chartv1.7

Released June 21, 2011Redesign

iOS

The latest redesign resulted in a sharp decline in user sentiment, with the average rating falling by 0.65 stars to 2.56. Frequent crashes and compatibility failures on newer operating systems have rendered the app unstable for a significant portion of the user base. The update is classified as strongly negative due to the disruption of core data entry tasks.

What changed

UXUpdated app icon
UXNew header and toolbar user interface
PlatformEnhanced support for Retina displays
UXImproved information screen

Reception

18/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What worked

UX
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Platform
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What didn't

UX
backfired
The redesign triggered frequent crashes and freezing during data entry, causing the average rating to drop from 3.21 to 2.56.
Platform
backfired
The update introduced incompatibility with newer operating systems, leading to total loss of functionality for some users.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 13, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.65 stars following the update, shifting from 3.21 to 2.56. Users report that the redesign introduced frequent crashes and freezing issues that disrupt data entry, which significantly outweighs the intended interface improvements. Momentum is weakening as the app fails to maintain stability on newer hardware and operating systems.

-0.65 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (3)

Frequent application freezing and crashes during chart creation or label editinghighversion-tied

Incompatibility with newer operating systems causing total loss of functionalitymediumversion-tied

UI elements like the share button trigger unwanted prompts during data entrymediumversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Address stability regressions causing application freezes during chart creation and label editing to restore core functionality.
Resolve compatibility issues with newer operating systems that currently prevent the app from launching or functioning.
Revert or modify the new header and toolbar interface, as users report unwanted prompts during data entry.

Original release notes

* new icon
* new header/toolbar ui
* more retina goodness
* improved info screen