Mobile App Beta Now Available for iOS and Android
Published: May 22, 2025 | Category: Product Updates | Reading Time: 2 minutes
We're excited to announce that the Business Review Tracker mobile app is now available in beta for both iOS and Android! Manage your business reviews on the go, respond to customers instantly, and never miss important feedback again.
What's in the Beta
🔔 Instant Push Notifications
Get notified the moment a new review is posted, no matter where you are. Configure notifications by:- Star rating (get alerts only for reviews below 4 stars)
- Platform (Google, Yelp, Facebook)
- Business location (for multi-location businesses)
- Time of day (business hours only or 24/7)
- Smart templates that adapt to review content
- Voice-to-text for hands-free responses
- Photo attachments to show improvements or resolutions
- Offline drafts that sync when you're back online
- Rating trends with interactive charts
- Review volume by platform and time period
- Response rate tracking and goals
- Competitor comparison (coming soon)
- Search by keyword, customer name, or date
- Filter by rating, platform, or response status
- Sort by recency, relevance, or impact
- Swipe right to mark as important
- Swipe left to mark as read
- Long press for quick response options
- Pull to refresh for latest reviews
- Assign reviews to specific team members
- Internal notes visible only to your team
- Response approval workflow for larger teams
- Activity history showing who did what when
- Read reviews without internet connection
- Draft responses that sync when back online
- Cached analytics for basic performance tracking
- Emergency contact info always accessible
- Review generation tools for requesting customer feedback
- Photo management for updating business profiles
- Advanced analytics with exportable reports
- Integration with calendar for review request timing
- AI-powered response suggestions based on review content
- Sentiment analysis with trending topic identification
- Competitor monitoring and benchmarking
- Custom notification sounds and vibration patterns
- Video response capability for personal customer outreach
- Multi-language support for international businesses
- Advanced automation rules and workflows
- Third-party integrations with CRM and POS systems
- iOS: iPhone running iOS 14.0 or later
- Android: Device running Android 8.0 (API level 26) or later
- Account: Active Business Review Tracker subscription (free trial eligible)
- Storage: Approximately 50MB free space
- Usability: Is the app intuitive and easy to navigate?
- Performance: How quickly does it load and respond?
- Features: What's missing that would make your life easier?
- Bugs: Any crashes, errors, or unexpected behavior?
- In-app feedback: Shake your device and tap "Send Feedback"
- Email: [email protected]
- Bug reports: Include device model, OS version, and steps to reproduce
- Discord server: Get real-time support and share feedback
- Monthly video calls: Direct access to our product team
- Feature voting: Help prioritize what we build next
- Early access: Test new features before they're released
- Battery usage higher than final version will be
- Sync delays occasionally occur with poor internet
- Photo uploads may take longer than expected
- Search functionality limited compared to web version
- Beta spots limited to first 500 users per platform
- Some advanced features only available in web version
- Data export not yet available in mobile app
- Team features simplified in this beta version
- Dark mode for easier nighttime use
- Biometric login (Face ID, fingerprint) for security
- Bulk actions for managing multiple reviews
- Smart notifications that learn your response patterns
- 50% faster app startup time
- Reduced data usage by 30% through better caching
- Smoother scrolling in review lists
- Better offline handling with clear status indicators
- End-to-end encryption for all review data
- Local biometric authentication with no server storage
- Automatic logout after period of inactivity
- No personal data collection beyond account information
- Notifications: Alert you to new reviews
- Camera: Attach photos to responses (optional)
- Microphone: Voice-to-text for responses (optional)
- Storage: Cache reviews for offline access
- Week 1: Test push notification settings and timing
- Week 2: Try voice-to-text responses and photo attachments
- Week 3: Explore filtering and search functionality
- Week 4: Test team collaboration features
- Gather user feedback and fix critical issues
- Performance optimization and battery usage improvement
- Add remaining core features from web platform
- Final testing with expanded beta group
- App store optimization and preparation
- Documentation and tutorial creation
- General availability on iOS App Store and Google Play
- Launch marketing campaign
- Integration with onboarding for new customers
📱 Quick Response Tools
Respond to reviews directly from your phone with:📊 Mobile Dashboard
Access your review analytics anywhere:🔍 Smart Search & Filtering
Find specific reviews quickly:Beta Features Highlights
Swipe Actions for Efficiency
Team Collaboration
Offline Capability
What's Coming in Future Updates
Version 1.1 (Planned for July 2025)
Version 1.2 (Planned for September 2025)
Version 2.0 (Planned for Q4 2025)
How to Join the Beta
iOS (TestFlight)
1. Download TestFlight from the App Store 2. Click this beta invitation link 3. Install Business Review Tracker Beta 4. Log in with your existing account credentialsAndroid (Google Play Console)
1. Join our beta testing group 2. Accept the beta invitation email 3. Download the app from Google Play 4. Sign in and start managing reviews on mobileRequirements
Beta Feedback & Support
We Want Your Input!
As a beta tester, your feedback shapes the final product. We're particularly interested in:How to Report Issues
Beta Testing Community
Join our private beta testing group:Current Limitations (Beta)
Known Issues
Temporary Restrictions
Success Stories from Early Testers
"The mobile app has been a game-changer for our restaurant. I can respond to reviews during my commute and never miss a customer complaint. The push notifications helped us catch and resolve a food safety concern within 30 minutes of the review being posted."
— Maria Santos, Owner, Santos Family Restaurant
"As someone who manages 12 retail locations, having review monitoring in my pocket is invaluable. I spotted a pattern of complaints about one location's customer service and was able to address it immediately. The app paid for itself in customer retention within the first week."
— David Park, Regional Manager, Tech Solutions Plus
Feedback Already Implemented
Thanks to our alpha testers, we've already made improvements:
✅ Recently Added
✅ Performance Improvements
Privacy & Security
Data Protection
Permissions Explained
Getting the Most from the Beta
Pro Tips for Beta Testers
1. Enable all notification types initially to test what works for you 2. Try voice-to-text responses – they're faster than typing 3. Use photo attachments to show customers you've addressed issues 4. Test offline functionality by turning off cellular/WiFi briefly 5. Experiment with different response templates to find your voiceWeekly Beta Challenges
Each week, we'll announce a specific feature to focus on:Roadmap to Full Release
Beta Phase (May - July 2025)
Release Candidate (August 2025)
Public Launch (September 2025)
Ready to Go Mobile?
The future of review management is mobile-first, and we're excited to put the power of professional reputation management in your pocket. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or managing dozens of locations, the Business Review Tracker mobile app keeps you connected to your customers wherever business takes you.
Join the beta today and help shape the future of mobile review management!
Current beta testers: Thank you for your continued feedback and patience as we build something amazing together.
New to Business Review Tracker? Start your free trial on our web platform, then join the mobile beta to experience the full power of integrated review management.
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Questions about the mobile app beta? Email us at [email protected] or check out our mobile app FAQ for more information.