Features Users Want Most in Tech News Apps

Based on 410 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Tech News apps would build.

Missing Features

Build Recs

85/100

Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

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

#1: Option to remove ads

High Demand

"REMOVE ADS WILLING TO BUY THIS APP."

"Offer an option to remove ads. My god, I'm so tired of ads."

#2: Ability to customize news sources

High Demand

"STOP NOTIFYING ME ABOUT TURKEY! No way to filter by content."

"Why can't I choose news sources to add?"

#3: Improved search function

Medium Demand

"No search function?!?? Waste of time! Useless!"

"No search function and links take you to the main page."

#4: Landscape mode for tablets

Medium Demand

"Orientation and keyboard messed up on my iPad."

"No landscape mode on iPad! Unacceptable."

#5: Font size adjustment

Low Demand

"The font is too small with no way to adjust it."

"Needs to be low vision friendly. Disappointing."

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Implement an ad-free version of the app available via a one-time purchase.

Redesign the notification system to prevent duplicates and ensure stacked notifications.

Enhance content quality control to avoid misleading headlines and ensure accurate reporting.

Introduce a customizable news feed allowing users to select and deselect specific sources.

Develop a robust search functionality to improve content accessibility within the app.

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