YABA: Yet Another Bookmark Appv1.5

Released November 18, 2025Major

iOS

The major update introduced organizational tools and export functionality but failed to address critical user demand for cloud synchronization. The average rating dropped from 4.67 to 3.75 stars following the release. The overall impact is negative due to persistent friction regarding data portability.

What changed

UXAdded drag and drop functionality for bookmarks, folders, and tags
New featureIntroduced nested folder structures
UXAdded ability to reorder folders and tags via dragging
UXImplemented bulk actions for moving or deleting multiple bookmarks
New featureAdded HTML export functionality for the bookmark library
New featureAdded image selection tool for bookmark creation and editing
PerformanceAdded option to disable background animations for performance
PerformanceFixed folder duplication issue during synchronization

Reception

43/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

UX
No positive signal identified in current review data.
New feature
No positive signal identified in current review data.

What didn't

Performance
no evidence
Users continue to report dissatisfaction with local syncing limitations despite the release of synchronization fixes.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize cloud synchronization development to address the primary user complaint identified post-update.
Monitor future rating trends closely as the current sample size of seven total reviews is insufficient for statistical significance.

Original release notes

Hey everyone!

YABA 1.5 is here — and it’s all about power, speed, and better organization. This update brings some of our most-requested features ever, including drag & drop, nested folders, and bulk actions.

Here’s what’s new in v1.5:

- Drag & Drop — Organize your bookmarks, folders, and tags with ease.
- Folder Nesting — Create folders inside folders to build a structure that fits your workflow.
- Reorder Anything — Drag to reorder folders and tags instantly.
- Bulk Actions — Select multiple bookmarks to move or delete in one step.
- HTML Export — Export your entire library as HTML.
- Choose Bookmark Images — Pick from the fetched images when creating or editing a bookmark.
- Disable Background Animations — Turn off animations for a cleaner look or better performance.

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where pre-generated folders could duplicate during sync. Please back up before resolving this on multiple devices.

Thank you for using YABA — even more improvements are on the way!