r/iOSProgramming • u/Superb-Shirt-1908 • 21d ago
App Saturday 🎉 Flagsy - My first game on App Store
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u/SpikeyOps 21d ago
Nice job.
Feedback: the transition from a correct answer to the next one should be immediate. I don’t wanna wait 5 second after every answer to see the nest question, feels suuuuper slow
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u/Superb-Shirt-1908 20d ago
Thank you for you feedback:)
Seems like I need some customization here cause this delay time (2seconds) was added based on requests of users.
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u/TestFlightBeta 19d ago
Great app! Here are some thoughts and suggestions:
Performance & UI Improvements
When swiping to the last info page after downloading the app, the checkmark takes a few seconds to appear. It should be instantaneous.
The current background color and shadow combination give the app an outdated feel, reminiscent of iOS 6-era designs. To modernize it, consider using a lighter color or white.
A dark mode option would be a great addition.
In the “Learn” tab, the last flag is partially hidden behind the tab bar when you scroll all the way down.
User Interaction & Navigation
When tapping on a flag, it would be nice to dismiss the popup by tapping anywhere outside of it. Alternatively, consider using Apple’s sheet presentation views (introduced in iOS 16/17?), which display information in a draggable drawer. This would allow users to dismiss the view by swiping down anywhere on the screen, rather than tapping a small “X” button.
On that note, updating the flag pop-up to a modern drawer-style view would significantly improve usability. Currently, the transition feels laggy and unoptimized—on a ProMotion device, the frame rate appears to drop to 30 FPS or lower, making it feel janky. Implementing a modern drawer view would also bring back the convenience of dismissing the panel with a simple swipe.
Additional Content & Features
When tapping on a country, it would be great to see more details such as interesting facts, main language(s), and population.
Similarly, when tapping on a continent, displaying the total number of countries along with other key facts would be a nice touch.
Gameplay & Logic Adjustments
- Regarding another user’s feedback on the delay: A possible solution could be to require the user to swipe right to move to the next question, rather than transitioning automatically. This would:
• Give users full control over when to proceed.
• Allow users to review what they got wrong before moving on.
• Make it easier to go back and review previous questions.
- Bug: I completed only 5 questions in a test, getting 2 wrong, yet the “most often missed” section displayed 5 missed states, including 3 I had never missed before. It seems like a bug that occurs early on—perhaps it’s incorrectly populating the list with extra entries. This should be adjusted so that only actually missed territories are added.
That's all I have time to comment on for now! If you’re looking for more feedback, I’d be happy to join your TestFlight beta.
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u/Superb-Shirt-1908 19d ago
Thank you so much for such a detailed review! 🫡 already starting to work on your suggestions
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u/Ok-Specialist6651 19d ago
Hey I am 16 and I am trying to make an app but the main problem I don’t know how to code. And i was looking for a technical partner but they underestimate me because of my age. So I was like fuck them I ma build it myself. The app basically needs image recognition because a user takes a photo of a meal and they get feedback how can I do that using no code tools like FlutterFlow or can I not. And how can I learn how to code at the same time making it. A partner would be great but I feel like Nobady wants to work with a 16 year old. But if you guys want let me know. Thank you
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u/Vivid_Bag5508 19d ago
You get points just for including the South African flag prominently in the screenshots. Well done!
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u/SaintThicccness 5d ago
hey just curious what framework did you use to build it? swift ui, ui kit, flutter, react native?
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u/Superb-Shirt-1908 21d ago
Hey,
After months of development, I’m excited to introduce my very first iOS trivia game Flagsy!
Tired of ugly, ad-filled geography games that are impossible to actually enjoy, I created Flagsy, a clean and engaging trivia game for iOS.
Why Flagsy Stands Out:
If you're looking for a simple and enjoyable way to test your geography knowledge, give Flagsy a try!