High confidence · Latest 120 of 199 total reviews analyzed · Based on 199 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Thrilled

Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate ethical business model supporting independent bookstores creates strong user loyalty and brand advocacy, but report erratic playback and progress syncing issues disrupt the listening experience across mobile devices.

Rating: 4.9

Reviews: 199

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.9/ 5
(39.8K)
Current version
4.9/ 5
+0.0 vs overall
(33.9K)
Main signal post-update: ethical business model supporting independent bookstores creates strong user loyalty and brand advocacy.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

Vertical markers = app releases. Hover any release for the post-release impact delta.

Releases:MajorMinorPatch1 release in range

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Ethical business model supporting independent bookstores creates strong user loyalty and brand advocacy
    • Users frequently contrast the platform with corporate competitors, citing the support for local businesses as a primary reason for switching.
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Erratic playback and progress syncing issues disrupt the listening experience across mobile devices
    • Users report that the app occasionally fails to save the last listening position, causing the book to restart.
Request

Most requested

  • Granular chapter navigation and progress tracking features are needed to improve the listening experience
    • Users request the ability to see time remaining in the book and chapter, similar to other library-focused apps.

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