NEW Mobile App Feedback: IDKWTD

[TonyStark]

I Don't Know What This Does

 

[MJ DeMarco]

My first impression is that it has something to do with being gay (rainbow) and children. I see I am way, way off.

Comic Sans should be no where near a website, much less an app, unless your target market is kids. The Yellow "Fun" is barely visible.

I'd also add a subtitle that makes it perfectly clear what the app does.
"Find the newest things to do, anything, anytime, anywhere."

 

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[QDF]

I don't know anything about apps, but a little bit of style goes a long way.

I'd change the colors and font - 2 easiest changes that will instantly make it look more modern....

 

[Fox]

Get a new color theme: Adobe Color CC

Ya this color scheme can be vastly improved. I would invest $200-400 and get a designer to redo the whole layout.

A good app should look clean and visually appealing...

 

[Van Halen]

Okay so I did iOS development for a bit, so I have an idea on what goes into making an app. Not sure if Android development is in the Stone Age or simply you're a noob and your app looks TERRIBLE. COMIC SANS, REALLY? The Multi-colors? No Table/Tableview for the buttons? The White space? No Nav Buttons in the top left/right? 40mb download??

Okay. How long have you been learning code? Maybe as a starter project you can throw it on Github to begin building your portfolio/to look back on to see how much better you've got; absolutely fine. But to actually compete? No chance. Nooo chance. Everybody and anybody is building apps these days, the big dogs are the only ones that make money, who have massive applications, with massive backends and amounts of money to back them. Should you give up? No way; look at under recent Billionaires, a few ARE App guys (think Travis Kalanick, Evan Spiegel) however, to compete you have to put out real good stuff. Your quality of app has to be REALLY good, pooping out shitty apps was cool in 2009, not 2017.

Keep learning, keep improving.

Good luck

 

[Unknown]

I'd create a way for people to share ideas. Then you can add the ones you like to the app. Your customers are now working for you. People love giving advice, and it gives them more interaction with the app. Maybe even add a social aspect where people can see who came up with the tip. Just some ideas off the top of my head. They may or may not be good, so use them at your own risk.

 

[Panamera Turbo S]

I just released the iOS version of this app and I would love to hear some honest feedback from you guys .
Custom Icon designed by @fracturize , contact him for quality design.

Android version: IDKWTD - I Don't Know What To Do - Android Apps on Google Play
iOS version: IDKWTD - I Don't Know What To Do on the App Store

 

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[codo3500]

Get a new color theme: Adobe Color CC

 

[Seebs10]

After reading all of your replies, I changed the look of the app:
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I would suggest fixing the grammar. "Never run out things to do with your life" and "Amazing application that helps you with ideas to what to do, when you don't know" is just bad English and gives off a very amateur feel to the app. Good luck!!

 

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[Xavier X]

In a couple of days I will release the iOS version of this app. Many people asked me to do so.

But I am not sure of something.

Within the app, is a category named "Sex" and I think that some people may post indecent photos there and Apple may ban the app.

Should I allow users to post their own ideas but first verify them before they are available (not leveraging)? Or should I let them report if they see something going wrong (leveraging)?

What do you think guys?

Thank you!

Perhaps, you can rename the category to something more subtle, e.g "Hook Ups."

 

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[BrooklynHustle]

I just released the iOS version of this app and I would love to hear some honest feedback from you guys .
Custom Icon designed by @fracturize , contact him for quality design.

Android version: IDKWTD - I Don't Know What To Do - Android Apps on Google Play
iOS version: IDKWTD - I Don't Know What To Do on the App Store

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Great progress on the design. Now it's time to drive some users in there and see what the market wants!

 

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[Panamera Turbo S]

Cool, the colours are getting better. Still not totally in love with the white text on the light coloured background but the newest design is getting better than the last. The icon looks quite good. The first thing that struck me is a few English mistakes in the questions offered as samples on the Appstore page.

"When was the last time you had a pillows fight with your life partner"
should be...
"When was the last time you had a pillow fight with your life partner"

I'm not really fond of the term "life partner" unless it's aimed at a certain non-hetero market who use that term "life partner". Just use "partner"

"Did you tried to make a Mexican buritto with..."
should be
"Have you ever tried to make a Mexican buritto with..."

"If you are tired during the day..."
would sound more conversational if you tried
"If you're tired during the day..."

Apart from those tiny things that are easily changed but getting a native English speaker to check over your grammar (especially for advertising on the app store)...awesome! Great effort. Keep going.

P.S. I know that you'll have no (or little) control over what people post in your app (if they can do it themselves without being checked by someone) but for the advertising images you should stack everything in your favour and try to make sure it looks professional by using as correct English as possible.

Hey man!

Thank you so much for your feedback, it's very important for me.

I will appreciate if you can review and rate the app. I am on my way to correct the grammar mistakes right now.

At the beginning, I made it so that I see the ideas before they are live and later I will add a system to make things automatically.

The app right now has reached 1,675 downloads and still growing everyday!

Special thanks to @fracturize for creating the app icon and images!

 

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[Panamera Turbo S]

I have just started programming mobile apps in java. And I don't think it would be a app that everyone would download, because there is no need to have an app like that. I am currently trying to create an application that connect people, that's the thing I believe works. Think about snapchat, tinder, instagram, clash royale, reddit, tumblr. In the moment, I think connecting is the key to sucess in the mobile development.

P.s: I would appreciate so much any advice from you about programming for andoid devices. Just java is enough ? What second language would you advice me to learn ?

Thank's for feedback. I don't consider myself and expert in mobile apps. My skills are in web development. It depends on what you want to do. There is a software called Xamarin where you write one time in one language the code and it converts for all OSs.

But, if you want only in Android, java will help you in more than 50% of the cases. If your apps will include databases you should also learn a little PHP and MySQL.

Good luck!

 

[Panamera Turbo S]

After reading the feedback, I updated the app IDKWTD. What do you think about it now guys ?

 

[Van Halen]

After reading the feedback, I updated the app IDKWTD. What do you think about it now guys ?

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Looks much better, good work. Nice

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

I'd create a way for people to share ideas.

Right now they are hard-coded, but I will change this.

Yea, you definitely want to leverage your users so your "things to do" archive grows and grows. Once users believe the app has crashed out on ideas, they will stop using it.

Overall, it looks much improved and this looks like something I would use.

 

[Panamera Turbo S]

I made the changes at the app IDKWTD as you all suggested and I am very thankful to all of you.

Please let me know what do you think about the new version (the app is available on the Google Play and is free).

Thank you for support

 

[J_Cup]

How are you doing? I don't have a lot of free time today so I haven't used it too much but maybe my list will be useful.

1. I didn't like that I have to register before I could see anything.
2. App crashed 2 times when I was typing in register activity.
3. After Using "+" button I have to return to the menu using the top left back button cause bottom left leads to my wallpaper (app is killed).
4. Maybe you could add modern wallpaper to your splash and settings activity.
5. Images are loading about 2-3sec. Maybe you could load the first image in a smaller resolution and then replace it?
6. I think "Idea #NUM" and description should be centered.
7. Nickname is shown on an account image.
8. It's weird but the logo is kinda similar to the LGBT flag. I don't know if you made it on purpose.
9. The main menu looks better. Maybe you could make white borders smaller, blend buttons with the background photo.

I'm using Sony C1905 4.1.2

J_Cup

 

[Koen_88]

addittion to J_cup (I agree to all of his points)
- the "back" button shuts down the app, I instinctively push on it if I want to go one step back. From Health ideas to the main menu for example.
-maybe a link to the suggestion of the idea, maybe even a sponsored link. travel ideas could be linked to travel agency's site. Travel to chitzen itza was a suggestion.. why would I go there, what is to see there?
- a health suggestion with a link to a persons blog which proves what you suggested: Why should I drink a 10 eggwhite oat meal smoothy after workout?

people are lazy you could leverage that in my opinion. If they dont have to go out on the web and research further themselves that could be an improvement.

 

[V8Bill]

After reading all the comments, I made a new update and now you can post your own idea, enjoy the app!...

Cool, the colours are getting better. Still not totally in love with the white text on the light coloured background but the newest design is getting better than the last. The icon looks quite good. The first thing that struck me is a few English mistakes in the questions offered as samples on the Appstore page.

"When was the last time you had a pillows fight with your life partner"
should be...
"When was the last time you had a pillow fight with your life partner"

I'm not really fond of the term "life partner" unless it's aimed at a certain non-hetero market who use that term "life partner". Just use "partner"

"Did you tried to make a Mexican buritto with..."
should be
"Have you ever tried to make a Mexican buritto with..."

"If you are tired during the day..."
would sound more conversational if you tried
"If you're tired during the day..."

Apart from those tiny things that are easily changed but getting a native English speaker to check over your grammar (especially for advertising on the app store)...awesome! Great effort. Keep going.

P.S. I know that you'll have no (or little) control over what people post in your app (if they can do it themselves without being checked by someone) but for the advertising images you should stack everything in your favour and try to make sure it looks professional by using as correct English as possible.

 

[Panamera Turbo S]

Hey friends,

Yesterday I just launched my new mobile app for Android named IDKWTD (The app can be downloaded from Google Play: IDKWTD).

Since I am new in the mobile app industry I will love to hear your honest feedback regarding it.

The purpose of this app is to help people when they run out things to do in life. IDKWTD is an acronym for I Don't Know What To Do

Thank you everybody and I appreciate your support!

 

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[Panamera Turbo S]

Okay so I did iOS development for a bit, so I have an idea on what goes into making an app. Not sure if Android development is in the Stone Age or simply you're a noob and your app looks TERRIBLE. COMIC SANS, REALLY? The Multi-colors? No Table/Tableview for the buttons? The White space? No Nav Buttons in the top left/right? 40mb download??

Okay. How long have you been learning code? Maybe as a starter project you can throw it on Github to begin building your portfolio/to look back on to see how much better you've got; absolutely fine. But to actually compete? No chance. Nooo chance. Everybody and anybody is building apps these days, the big dogs are the only ones that make money, who have massive applications, with massive backends and amounts of money to back them. Should you give up? No way; look at under recent Billionaires, a few ARE App guys (think Travis Kalanick, Evan Spiegel) however, to compete you have to put out real good stuff. Your quality of app has to be REALLY good, pooping out shitty apps was cool in 2009, not 2017.

Keep learning, keep improving.

Good luck

I know web programming for over 7 years. And since the web script I created to sell didn't sell that good i switched to mobile apps development. I understand that the app needs improvements. Thank you

 

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[Panamera Turbo S]

After reading all of your replies, I changed the look of the app:

 

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[Pedro Henrique]

I have just started programming mobile apps in java. And I don't think it would be a app that everyone would download, because there is no need to have an app like that. I am currently trying to create an application that connect people, that's the thing I believe works. Think about snapchat, tinder, instagram, clash royale, reddit, tumblr. In the moment, I think connecting is the key to sucess in the mobile development.

P.s: I would appreciate so much any advice from you about programming for andoid devices. Just java is enough ? What second language would you advice me to learn ?

 

[Pedro Henrique]

Thank's for feedback. I don't consider myself and expert in mobile apps. My skills are in web development. It depends on what you want to do. There is a software called Xamarin where you write one time in one language the code and it converts for all OSs.

But, if you want only in Android, java will help you in more than 50% of the cases. If your apps will include databases you should also learn a little PHP and MySQL.

Good luck!

Thank you for the advice

 

[Traveling Morgue]

After reading all of your replies, I changed the look of the app:
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I would also change the question mark on the icon - I thought the icon was just missing at first.

 

[V8Bill]

After reading all of your replies, I changed the look of the app:

The new look is much better. I'd brighten up the colours a little more though. They seem too muted against that background. Maybe also try a thin 1 pixel border to see how it looks? Vast improvement though. Keep going.

 

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[Panamera Turbo S]

Looks much better, good work. Nice

Thank you

 

[james dixon]

Wow, I think this is the only invention I made that generate positive feedback from everybody.

Thank you MJ, you saved my life! IOS version is on it's way special for you

You are right to do the app both for iOS and Android phones. And you have a really bright idea! Very cool .. People often need some piece of advice and sometimes they do not have a person near by to ask

 

[Panamera Turbo S]

Yesterday I made an update on the app, now users can post their own ideas and create profile where they can share their website. I would love to hear some feedback. Thank you!



Download app from Google Play

 

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