Mobile Problems

Mobile app slow and unreliable for quick notes

The mobile app requires complete reloads if left in background for more than a couple minutes. Users report being able to open Google Keep, make a note, and return to home screen before Notion would even let them type. Android users particularly suffer from slow launch times, jank, and stutters. Some iOS users experience blank screens requiring app reinstallation.

Mobile notifications frequently delayed or broken

Mobile notifications on both iOS and Android are notoriously unreliable. Users report delayed notifications due to device power-saving modes, Do Not Disturb conflicts, and poor network connectivity. The Slack mobile app requires constant troubleshooting - clearing cache, disabling hardware acceleration, managing battery optimization settings. Many users miss critical messages on mobile.

Mobile experience is basic and clunky

Obsidian's mobile app is functional but limited compared to desktop. The app often takes several seconds to load on large vaults with plugins. The mobile editing experience doesn't match desktop, frustrating users who need consistent cross-device workflows.

No first-class mobile support

Roam doesn't have first-class mobile support yet. The mobile experience is full of little bugs and usability problems. For a $180/year app, the lack of polished mobile apps is a significant gap compared to alternatives.

iPad version lacks desktop-class features

The iPad version lacks the desktop-class layout found with the Mac app, with only a single view on-screen most of the time. For users expecting full feature parity on iPad, the mobile experience is limiting compared to Mac.

Poor iPhone experience with cluttered interface

The iPhone experience is subpar - menus look small and sheets appear cluttered. While iPad with keyboard works well, there's no saving grace for iPhone. Not ideal for mobile-first writers.

No Android version - iOS mobile only

Scrivener only offers iOS for mobile, completely excluding Android users. The iOS app costs an additional $23.99. Users on Android have no native mobile option and must rely on syncing workarounds. This locks out a significant portion of potential users who use Android devices.

Mobile app lacks feature parity with desktop

The mobile experience sometimes lacks parity with the desktop version. iOS has notification issues where badges don't update immediately, and Android users experience varying audio/video performance depending on device. Some users missed presentations due to black screens after Webex dropped support for older Android devices.

Mobile app glitches and crashes

The mobile version has many issues and glitches. Users report the app crashing, installation problems, failure to refresh messages when switching apps, and in-app notifications filling the entire screen with stickers/GIFs. Notifications don't always sync properly across platforms.

Mobile interface needs optimization

The mobile experience could be improved - interface feels small or slightly slow on phones. Settings and advanced options are easier to manage on desktop. A more optimized mobile layout is needed for quick updates on the go.

Mobile experience is 'utterly garbage and unusable'

On mobile devices, users can't see the dates of options, making the core scheduling functionality broken. The new UI is described as 'utterly garbage and quite literally unusable on mobile'. This is critical since many participants respond to polls on their phones.

Limited offline capabilities

While Pipedrive offers mobile apps, offline capabilities are limited. Sales reps in areas with poor or no internet connectivity struggle to access or update crucial information in real time, impacting field sales productivity.

Mobile app is clunky and lacks desktop features

The mobile app is described as clunky compared to the desktop web interface, especially when updating project notes on the fly. Users report poor connectivity, data mismatch issues, and inability to login through new devices. The app lacks some key desktop features, and bugs have been reported that shut down the mobile version entirely, preventing calls from being documented.

Mobile app lacks desktop features and has audio issues

The mobile app doesn't deliver the full depth of features available on desktop, potentially hindering on-the-go productivity. Users report audio quality issues: 'When making calls through the app, people sometimes say they can't hear clearly and get frustrated and hang up.' The login procedure and mobile experience have been criticized.

Mobile editor limited and frustrating

Wix isn't very mobile-friendly for editing - major changes must be made from desktop. The mobile editor is limited in functionality, and some users report inconsistencies between desktop and mobile views. Mobile performance of published sites is also a common complaint.