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Yoga Nidra: Sacred Sleepv1.5

Released May 28, 2020Major

iOS

The latest major update drove a 0.17 star rating increase on iOS, resulting in a 4.48 average. While content expansion improved user reception, technical regressions regarding login stability and audio quality prevent a strongly positive classification. The net impact remains neutral as performance issues offset gains from the expanded practice guide.

What changed

  • PerformanceOptimized app performance for smoother operation
  • ContentUpdated and expanded the practice guide
  • PlatformEnsured full compatibility with all iPhone and iPad models
  • ComplianceUpdated app to meet latest App Store compliance guidelines

Reception

54/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
  • Content

    The expanded practice guide contributed to a 0.17 star rating increase on iOS.

What didn't
  • Performance

    backfired

    Users report login failures and application freezing post-update, contradicting the goal of improved performance.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 18, 2026

The app rating improved by 0.17 stars following the update, reflecting high user satisfaction despite isolated reports of technical regressions. New complaints regarding login stability and audio quality emerged post-update, though these did not offset the overall positive sentiment trend. Momentum appears stable as the app continues to serve as a long-term tool for sleep and stress management.

+0.17 ★
Sentiment shift
New complaints (2)
Login failures and application freezing prevent access during evening hourslowversion-tied
Degraded audio fidelity in specific meditation tracks described as scratchylowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

  • Investigate audio processing pipelines to resolve reports of scratchy fidelity in meditation tracks.
  • Address evening login instability and application freezes to protect the 4.48 average rating.
  • Monitor the delta between the current 4.48 rating and the historical 4.61 baseline to ensure recovery.

Original release notes

- Functional improvements: For smooth, optimised app performance
- App description: More detailed and useful app description
- Instructions: Updated and expanded Guide to support your practice
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with all iPhones and iPads
- Compliance: Fully compliant with the latest App Store guidelines

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