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User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Bookshelf's key feedback

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Robotic Voice Reader

A significant number of users, approximately 20%, are frustrated with the app's Read Aloud feature, which uses a robotic and unnatural voice, making it difficult to enjoy or focus on the content. This issue is particularly problematic for users who rely on audio features for learning.

The app's voice reader is so robotic that it makes listening to my textbooks unbearable.

2

Search Functionality Issues

Around 15% of users report problems with the app's search functionality, which often fails to locate the correct page or section, making it challenging to find information quickly and efficiently. This inconsistency in search results affects the overall usability of the app.

The search function doesn't work properly, making it hard to find specific information in my textbooks.

3

Login and Access Problems

Approximately 10% of users experience issues with logging in and maintaining access to their purchased books, with some users being signed out frequently or unable to access their books altogether. This disrupts their study sessions and causes significant frustration.

I keep getting signed out of the app, and sometimes I can't access the books I've paid for.

4

Text Reflow and Navigation

About 10% of users are affected by issues with text reflow and navigation, where the text repositions unexpectedly during searches or when adjusting the view, causing users to lose their place and making reading difficult.

Every time I search for a keyword, the text reflows, and I lose my place, making the app hard to use.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Kindle
Kindle is highly praised for its vast selection of books and ease of use, with many users appreciating the convenience of having access to numerous books on their devices. However, some users are frustrated by the inability to purchase books directly through the app and occasional technical issues.

#2 RUNNER UP

Google Play Books
Google Play Books receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the variety of available books and the ability to upload personal PDFs. However, there are complaints about the app's interface, lack of certain features like continuous scrolling, and issues with book downloads.

#3 Straggler

Bookshelf
Bookshelf offers a comprehensive study experience with features like offline reading and customizable study tools. While some users find it useful for accessing textbooks, others report issues with functionality, such as disappearing annotations and search problems, leading to a mixed overall experience.
Competitors Analysis
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Kindle
#1 Users Choice
Kindle is highly praised for its vast selection of books and ease of use, with many users appreciating the convenience of having access to numerous books on their devices. However, some users are frustrated by the inability to purchase books directly through the app and occasional technical issues.
Google Play Books
#2 Runner-up
Google Play Books receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the variety of available books and the ability to upload personal PDFs. However, there are complaints about the app's interface, lack of certain features like continuous scrolling, and issues with book downloads.
Bookshelf
#3 Straggler
Bookshelf offers a comprehensive study experience with features like offline reading and customizable study tools. While some users find it useful for accessing textbooks, others report issues with functionality, such as disappearing annotations and search problems, leading to a mixed overall experience.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Robotic Voice
The Read Aloud feature is criticized for its robotic and unnatural voice, detracting from the user experience and making it difficult to enjoy listening to textbooks. A more human-like voice is needed to improve the audio experience.
The app's voice reader sounds robotic, making it frustrating to listen to books.
Search Functionality
The search feature is unreliable, often failing to locate terms or leading users to incorrect sections, which hampers efficient navigation and information retrieval. This inconsistency affects the app's usability for academic purposes.
Text Reflow Issue
Adjusting text settings or searching causes the text to reflow, displacing users from their current reading position and disrupting the reading experience. This issue complicates the use of the app for continuous reading.
Changing text settings reflows the text, moving me away from where I was reading.
Account Access Problems
Users face frequent sign-in issues, including being logged out unexpectedly and difficulties in creating accounts, which obstructs access to textbooks and diminishes user satisfaction. Reliable account management is essential for seamless access.
I can't even create an account, so how am I supposed to use this for school?
Content Access Errors
Purchased textbooks sometimes disappear from the library or fail to load beyond the cover page, leading to frustration and wasted resources. Ensuring consistent access to paid content is crucial for user trust.
Review Misrepresentation
The app's review system is perceived as misleading, with outdated or irrelevant reviews being prioritized, which may obscure current user issues. Transparent and accurate review representation is needed to reflect true user sentiment.
It's disturbing to see 5-star reviews first, ignoring more recent 1-star reviews.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Robotic Voice
The Read Aloud feature is criticized for its robotic and unnatural voice, detracting from the user experience and making it difficult to enjoy listening to textbooks. A more human-like voice is needed to improve the audio experience.
Search Functionality
The search feature is unreliable, often failing to locate terms or leading users to incorrect sections, which hampers efficient navigation and information retrieval. This inconsistency affects the app's usability for academic purposes.
Text Reflow Issue
Adjusting text settings or searching causes the text to reflow, displacing users from their current reading position and disrupting the reading experience. This issue complicates the use of the app for continuous reading.
Account Access Problems
Users face frequent sign-in issues, including being logged out unexpectedly and difficulties in creating accounts, which obstructs access to textbooks and diminishes user satisfaction. Reliable account management is essential for seamless access.
Content Access Errors
Purchased textbooks sometimes disappear from the library or fail to load beyond the cover page, leading to frustration and wasted resources. Ensuring consistent access to paid content is crucial for user trust.
Review Misrepresentation
The app's review system is perceived as misleading, with outdated or irrelevant reviews being prioritized, which may obscure current user issues. Transparent and accurate review representation is needed to reflect true user sentiment.

Quotes of the week

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The app is practical for accessing textbooks on the go, but it fails to render some formulas in certain textbooks, which is frustrating. Accessing VitalSource via a web browser doesn't have this issue.
dawson_ford
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app's audio feature is limited and the voice is robotic, making it nearly worthless. It doesn't function unless the app is open and the screen is on, which is disappointing for a primary feature.
Tpudewe
Week of April 9th, 2025
The search function is unreliable, often not taking me to the correct page or section, which makes finding information quickly difficult. The app's functionality varies depending on the textbook, affecting my ability to do school readings.
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Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app is practical for accessing textbooks on the go, but it fails to render some formulas in certain textbooks, which is frustrating. Accessing VitalSource via a web browser doesn't have this issue.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app's audio feature is limited and the voice is robotic, making it nearly worthless. It doesn't function unless the app is open and the screen is on, which is disappointing for a primary feature.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The search function is unreliable, often not taking me to the correct page or section, which makes finding information quickly difficult. The app's functionality varies depending on the textbook, affecting my ability to do school readings.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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