Features Users Want Most in Book Maker Apps

Based on 24 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Book Maker apps would build.

5
Missing Features
5
Build Recs
72/100
Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Story search and discovery system

High Demand
"It's genuinely a good app for only writing but I noticed one day while looking for stories to read that I can't find the search bar"
"I published a story but it wouldn't come up in the "New" Section. I tried searching for it and it wouldn't show up"

#2: Community features and reader engagement

High Demand
"No longer interested in app for writing think it is a crime to not have community available to people not an account"
"I enjoy this so much but I wish there was a way to submit it, see others creation"

#3: Export and sharing options

Medium Demand
"I wish there was a way to submit it, see others creation or maybe even transporting it to your camera"
"Needs more ways to share and publish so other can enjoy its limited"

#4: Word count tracking

Medium Demand
"With the new update, it took away the word count"

#5: iPad optimization

Low Demand
"I can see that the screen in made only for iPhone. Is it that hard to adopt for $40 a year. This app is not supported for iPad"

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Reliable auto-save and cloud sync with version history

Data loss is the #1 killer - users losing stories creates permanent churn. This is table stakes that competitor fails at.

Built-in discovery feed with search, tags, and 'New' section that actually works

Users actively want to share and discover stories but competitor has broken/missing search. This drives engagement and retention.

Freemium model: unlimited writing free, charge for AI assistance and advanced publishing

Competitor's paywall for multiple stories alienates users. Free core experience with premium AI/export drives adoption and reduces friction.

Export to PDF, EPUB, DOCX with formatting preservation

Users want to share outside the app and preserve their work. Competitor's formatting issues and limited export create opportunity.

Stability-first development with offline mode

Crashes and spinning loaders plague competitor. Rock-solid performance would be major differentiator, especially for paid users.

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