Westy Westv1.81

Released September 25, 2026Major

iOS Android

The latest major update introduced UI, content, and performance adjustments. While the Android rating average rose by 0.49 stars, the sample size of three reviews is too small to confirm a sustained shift. The impact remains neutral due to insufficient post-release data.

What changed

UXImproved controllers with new run-by-holding-swipe mechanic
ContentAdded new sound effects
UXImproved graphics quality
PerformanceOptimized app performance
PlatformUpdated UI for modern Apple devices
ContentAdded new visual effects

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
no_evidence

What didn't

UX
no evidence
The small post-update sample size of three reviews provides no evidence of user reaction to the new run-by-holding-swipe mechanic.
Content
no evidence
Review data contains no mentions of the new sound or visual effects.
Performance
no evidence
Performance metrics remain unchanged in the available review set.
Platform
no evidence
The update to the UI for Apple devices lacks user feedback or engagement data.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor Android rating stability as the post-update sample size grows beyond the initial three reviews.
Track iOS engagement metrics to determine if the UI adjustments for modern devices impact retention.

Original release notes

Westy West is back with:
- improved controllers (now you can run by holding swipe)
- new sound effects
- Improved graphics
- Improved performance
- Improved UI for current Apple devices
- new visual effects