PRO Landscape Homev2.0

Released January 3, 2021Major

iOS

The latest major update triggered a 0.69 star decline in average rating on iOS. Technical regressions in image importing and persistent failures in accessing purchased content drive the negative sentiment. The overall impact is strongly negative due to the degradation of core usability.

What changed

MonetizationAds are removed upon purchase of the larger image library
New featureAbility to change background images in design view for purchased versions
New featureAdded functionality to rotate objects
UXAds are temporarily hidden while drawing patterns
PerformanceIncreased resolution for photo and gallery imports
PerformanceImproved initial size checking for imported object images
PerformanceMiscellaneous bug fixes

Reception

28/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What worked

New feature
Beginner users report the tool remains effective for communicating design intent to professional landscapers.

What didn't

Monetization
backfired
Users report purchased content remains inaccessible, creating friction with the upgrade process.
UX
backfired
Image import functionality fails to select the correct user-provided photo consistently.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a hotfix for the authentication logic that prevents users from accessing purchased features.
Address the image import regression to restore reliability for core design workflows.
Monitor the post-update rating decline, as the current sample size remains statistically limited.

Original release notes

Ads are removed if larger image library is purchased.
You are able to change the background image in the design view if running the purchased version.
Added ability to rotate objects.
Ads temporarily hidden when drawing patterns.
Increased resolution for photo and gallery imports.
Improved checking for initial size of imported object images.
Misc bug fixes.