Comments on: Sushipedia

By: axdenied

axdenied — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:50:57 +0000

A new version is coming out – Still waiting Apple’s approval:

By: lertie32

lertie32 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:11:10 +0000

What happened to Sushipedia??????
I’ve been trying to locate it in the App Store again for purchase, and it’s nowhere to be found…
:^(

By: Hussein Khalil

Hussein Khalil — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:49:40 +0000

P.S : Kudos goes to Swain too for the “Share a Sushi” feature, I guess its a popular request among users ;)

By: Hussein Khalil

Hussein Khalil — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:44:11 +0000

I’m most honored that you have purchased the application, I hope you find it useful and to your liking. Please let me know if there’s anything you disliked.

I have recently received a request by a user asking me to implement a “Share a Sushi” feature. Basically, you take a picture of a sushi, type its description in the application, and send everything to me. The sushi then gets added to the database for the next update.

This, along with the comments posted in this review, make up most of my planned updates for the next few months. I’d love to have more frequent updates, but unfortunately real life slows me down quite a bit.

I also prefer to release major updates instead of numerous smalls ones (just a personal preference, really). Of course, if you, the users, find this unacceptable, I will be willing to offer smaller updates.

Thanks again for purchasing the product, I hope you enjoy using it as much as I had fun making it.

Sincerly,
HKhalil

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:08:09 +0000

Your feedback and apparent dedication to the app has taken me off the fence and have purchased the app. Thanks to the reviewer and the developer. I can’t wait for the update.

By: HKhalil

HKhalil — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:53:20 +0000

Hi Katherine,

As Swain mentionned, this is an offline application.

I hope you’ll enjoy the application, please do not hesitate to post a review when you have the time. I’m currently planning the next updates, and I’d love to hear what needs to be changed / added, etc.

Have a great day all,
HKhalil

P.S: I temporarily dropped the price to 0.99$ for a week, I hope you purchased it after the price drop. Depending on how things go, I might keep it at that price.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:53:14 +0000

Awesome, thanks for your speedy response!

By: Swain Valasek

Swain Valasek — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:41:37 +0000

Katherine no this is an ‘offline’ app so doesn’t need to actively pull data from anywhere. It’s basically a portable, well…sushipedia. :razz:

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:19:48 +0000

I have a question– does this app require wireless connection? I have an iPod touch, and u know wireless isn’t everywhere? I am really interested in this app!

By: Michael (Admin)

Michael (Admin) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:21:00 +0000

Hey guys, thanks to both of you for putting in the time to have this communication.

Hussein, when you have an update just send it in and it’ll get posted!

By: Hussein Khalil

Hussein Khalil — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:14:17 +0000

You’re most certainly welcome.

I tried to submit a new version of the application that was compatible with devices that have firmwares prior to 2.2.1, unfortunately Apple refused to accept it.

Apparently, applications can only be updated with versions that have the same, or a more recent, firmware. Another alternative is to delete the application and go through the whole approval process again, which also involves losing your rank in the store as well as your reviews.

I understand the need for the application to be compatible with devices that have an older firmware, but at the same time I’d hate to lose my reviews. They are often the only things that we, as developers, can count on to increase visibility for our apps. With the thousands of apps out there, visibility is the best thing anyone can ask for. It is easy for any application to go unnoticed, no matter how good it is, unless people are aware of its existence.

I’m at a crossroad, I’ll have to make a decision soon. The sooner I delete the app and go through the approval process again, the better.

I’ll definitely contact you once I have released an update that fixes all the grips you mentioned as well as add new features.

Thanks again for the comments and suggestions you provided, I also think that user-developer communication is primordial.

Have a great day,
HKhalil

P.S: I’m also contemplating lowering the price to 1.99$ until the next update goes live. I think you made a point regarding the Price vs the Content ratio currently available.

By: Swain Valasek

Swain Valasek — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:19:39 +0000

Thanks so much for the sincere comments on the review. This type of user-developer communication is SO important to the platform and I’m thrilled you took the time to post. By all means, email the site when you release a major new version so the review can be updated. In fact I’ll be looking forward to it as I love the concept of your app!