NY State Fairv3.0

Released August 9, 2021Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a 1.43 star decline in average ratings on iOS. Users report that the removal of search and planning tools, combined with a lack of feature parity with the Android version, renders the app ineffective for event navigation. The net impact is negative due to the loss of core utility.

What changed

ContentUpdated app content and data for the 2021 fair season
New featureExpanded scheduling and functionality to support 18 fair days

Reception

35/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What didn't

Content
no evidence
The update to fair season data failed to generate positive user feedback or improve the baseline rating.
New feature
backfired
The expansion of scheduling functionality coincided with the removal of critical search and planning tools, leading to user complaints regarding navigation.

Marlvel takeaways

Restore search and planning tools to match the feature set available on the Android platform.
Address the feature parity gap to prevent further erosion of the iOS user experience.
Prioritize interactive scheduling tools to satisfy long-standing user requests.

Original release notes

Updated for the 2021 NY State Fair
Expanded for 18 fair days