Based on 130 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Cultural Exchange Assistant apps would build.
Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.
"Please bring back the search features you had a year ago or provide a search field to search for keywords in au pair profiles"
"The company has removed the ability to search profiles for key words"
"There's no way to 'hide' or remove au pairs from your search results after you review their profile and determine you don't want to pursue them"
"It should be easy to hide profiles you are not interested in or those who were not interested in you"
"I have archived messages I can't access"
"You can't see what was said in archived chats nor do they show candidates with disconnected chats"
"It lacks the ability to be able to search on whether the au pair: has worked in a nursery school/preschool/daycare"
"There is generally only one childcare reference provided which is often a family member and it lacks detail"
"Why even try to support video chatting through the app … there are companies that solve this problem much better"
"Making video calls from the app is not a great experience"
Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.
Users explicitly prefer the old website and need desktop functionality for serious decision-making. Multiple reviews note 'Just because you can make an app, doesn't mean you need to use one' and switching to competitors with 'working websites'.
Users need extensive information for high-stakes childcare decisions. Missing details like nursery experience, infant qualifications, driving capabilities in snow, and detailed references are dealbreakers.
The removed keyword search functionality is the #1 feature request. Users need to filter by specific criteria (infant qualified, preschool experience, specific age ranges) rather than personality-based matching algorithms.
Users already resort to WhatsApp when the platform fails. Integrate it directly or ensure bulletproof in-app messaging. Archived chats and ability to communicate after one party moves forward are essential.
Users waste massive time re-reviewing disconnected candidates. Simple profile management (hide reviewed profiles, remove unavailable au pairs) would dramatically improve efficiency for time-pressed parents.
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