Purpose: AI Mentor & Coachv2.0.7 / 2.0.9

Released August 19, 2026Redesign

iOS Android

The latest redesign successfully improved the average rating by 0.47 stars, with particularly strong gains on Android. While the update resolved long-standing voice-to-text input failures, the introduction of new stability issues and concerns over data collection practices temper the overall positive reception. The app maintains upward momentum in category rankings despite these technical regressions.

What changed

UXIntroduction of a brand new visual design for the application

Reception

62/ 100 impact scorePositive

What worked

UX
The redesigned interface and deeper coaching prompts drove a 0.47 star increase in average rating.

What didn't

UX
backfired
The redesign introduced persistent application crashes on Android and triggered user complaints regarding intrusive questioning patterns.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 24, 2026

The average rating improved by 0.47 stars across platforms, driven by positive reception to the redesigned interface and deeper coaching prompts. While the update successfully resolved previous voice-to-text input issues, persistent crash reports on Android indicate stability remains a concern. The app shows positive momentum, evidenced by a top 100 category ranking.

+0.47 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Improved clarity and depth of self-reflective AI coaching promptsmediumversion-tied

New complaints (2)

Excessive data collection and intrusive questioning patterns post-updatelowversion-tied

Persistent application crashes on Android devices following the redesignmediumversion-tied

Resolved complaints (1)

Voice-to-text input failures during extended recording sessionslow

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize stability patches for Android to address the crash reports surfacing after the interface redesign.
Review the logic of new coaching prompts, as users report the questioning patterns feel intrusive.
Monitor the retention impact of the new visual design to ensure the initial rating gains hold as the sample size increases.

Original release notes

Brand New Purpose 2.0 Design!