Features Users Want Most in Sailing Companion Apps

Based on 71 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Sailing Companion apps would build.

Missing Features

Build Recs

75/100

Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

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

#1: Manual route creation

High Demand

"There is currently no way to create a route manually"

"The Create Route feature doesn’t let you create a route from your waypoints"

#2: GPX file import/export

High Demand

"Can’t import/export GPX files as app claims"

"Needs GPX import"

#3: Offline mode without login

Medium Demand

"Useless for remote places"

"A setting for the user to set the app to only work offline would be a helpful addition"

#4: Mast height specification

Medium Demand

"I can’t find a way to add mast height"

"The lack of a mast height specification"

#5: Better map update speed

Medium Demand

"Slow map downloads"

"Offline map downloads take forever"

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Improve connectivity with chart plotters by implementing a robust syncing protocol.

Enhance app stability to prevent crashes, especially on different iOS versions.

Develop an efficient customer support system with quicker response times.

Allow manual route creation and GPX import/export functionality.

Implement a comprehensive offline mode that does not require periodic login.

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Features Users Want Most in Sailing Companion Apps

Most-Requested Missing Features

#1: Manual route creation

#2: GPX file import/export

#3: Offline mode without login

#4: Mast height specification

#5: Better map update speed

Build Recommendations

Improve connectivity with chart plotters by implementing a robust syncing protocol.

Enhance app stability to prevent crashes, especially on different iOS versions.

Develop an efficient customer support system with quicker response times.

Allow manual route creation and GPX import/export functionality.

Implement a comprehensive offline mode that does not require periodic login.

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