Magwa's Magic Item Compendiumv3.0.0

Released October 5, 2023Major

iOS

The latest major update introduced a subscription model that resulted in a 0.74 star rating drop on iOS. Technical friction regarding subscription verification and content access currently outweighs the benefits of new features like automatic data backup. The overall impact is negative due to these stability issues.

What changed

MonetizationIntroduced subscription-based monetization
New featureAdded automatic data backup functionality
PlatformEnabled cross-device synchronization for iOS

Reception

38/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

New feature
The addition of automatic data backup functionality provides utility, though it remains overshadowed by subscription-related friction.

What didn't

Monetization
backfired
The transition to a subscription model triggered a 0.74 star rating decline and persistent reports of verification failures.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize resolving subscription verification errors to restore access for paying users.
Address synchronization failures between the app and iOS to stabilize the core user experience.
Investigate navigation clutter caused by unnamed magic item groups to improve interface usability.

Original release notes

- Added subscriptions
- Automatic Backups
- Sync items across iOS devices