Customer Reviews (500)

Zenkiisadore • 2019-02-17T07:56:52-07:00

This app has opened me up to a lot of new dishes I’ve never made before. I like it because it provides diversity in my dishes instead of 1 Million ways to cook chicken. Really easy way to impress your girlfriend or S/O pick this app up and cook her one of the dishes and a desert from this incredible menu! One thing that would make this app perfect is if it provided macros as well. Us cavemen have to have something to help us learn our math.

Dez0Reviews • 2019-01-21T21:09:07-07:00

So I paid a one time fee for the app before downloading it. Cool Then the app tells me in order to unlock the rest of the recipes I have to pay again Ehh, But I did it NOW the app is telling me I have to pay a monthly fee to use the meal planning feature 3rd strike Whoever said this app “Nickle and dimes” you was 100% correct Not worth it, the recipes are average too (in my opinion) But to be fair I do like the layout of the app, and how intuitive and convenient the shopping feature list is

LlamaGuy_38 • 2019-01-11T22:28:32-07:00

I thought I was buying a tracker, where I could input what I am eating with guidance to eat the paleo way. Instead it’s just a bunch of recipes predetermined for you unless you want to pay AGAIN! I’m disappointed for sure.

Summary of Key Insights

The Caveman Feast app enjoys a generally positive reception, evidenced by a high overall rating and a significant proportion of 5-star reviews. Users praise the app for its delicious recipes, ease of use, beautiful design, and helpful features like the shopping list and meal planner. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the pricing model, specifically the need for in-app purchases to unlock additional recipes and features, and the lack of nutritional information for each recipe. There are also occasional complaints about bugs, outdated content, and the lack of certain filtering options. The app's strengths lie in its recipe content and user-friendly design, while its weaknesses center on the pricing structure and missing features.

  • Overall Sentiment: Positive
  • Key Strengths: Delicious recipes, easy to use, visually appealing, helpful shopping list feature.
  • Key Weaknesses: Pricing model (in-app purchases), lack of nutritional information, occasional bugs, limited seafood recipes.
  • Overall Rating: High (based on review distribution)
  • Score Distribution:
    • 5-star: 81.4% (407/500)
    • 4-star: 9% (45/500)
    • 3-star: 2.4% (12/500)
    • 2-star: 2.6% (13/500)
    • 1-star: 4.6% (23/500)

Data & Methodology Overview

  • Data Sample Size: 500 reviews
  • Time Frame: Not explicitly stated, but reviews appear to span several years, given mentions of updates and different iOS versions.
  • Analysis Methods: Qualitative analysis of user reviews, identifying recurring themes, sentiment analysis (positive, negative, neutral), and feature requests. Keyword extraction was used to determine frequently mentioned issues and positive aspects.

Key User Pain Points

  • In-App Purchases for Additional Recipes: Many users felt misled by the initial purchase price and were frustrated by the need to pay extra to unlock a significant portion of the recipes. This was the most frequently cited complaint.
  • Lack of Nutritional Information: A significant number of users expressed a desire for nutritional information (calories, macros) to be included with each recipe. This is crucial for users tracking their diets.
  • Limited Seafood Recipes: Several users noted the limited number of seafood recipes, suggesting a need for more variety in this category.
  • Bugs and Compatibility Issues: A few users reported the app not working on older iOS versions (iOS 12) or experiencing other technical issues.
  • Shopping List Issues: Some users found the shopping list feature difficult to use due to ingredient aggregation problems (e.g., not combining similar ingredients from different recipes). Also, a few users mentioned the inability to print the shopping list from the app.
  • Recipe Printing Issues: Users have difficulty printing recipes directly from the app and need to email themselves recipes as a workaround.
  • Inaccurate Prep Times: Some users found the prep times listed in the recipes to be inaccurate.
  • Inconsistent Recipe Writing: Some users mentioned that the recipes are not consistently formatted and should be edited to be more cohesive.

Frequently Requested Features

  • Nutritional Information (Calories, Macros): This was the most frequently requested feature.
  • Ingredient Filtering: Users want to be able to filter recipes based on specific ingredients (e.g., exclude recipes containing nuts, eggs, etc.).
  • More Recipes (Especially Seafood): Users consistently requested more recipes, especially in the seafood category.
  • Improved Shopping List Functionality: Users want the shopping list to combine ingredients from multiple recipes and be easier to manage. The ability to print the shopping list was also requested.
  • Recipe Scaling/Serving Adjustment: While the app has a serving adjustment feature, it could be improved to automatically scale the recipe.
  • Notes Section: A section to add personal notes to recipes (e.g., modifications, cooking time adjustments).
  • Print Recipes Easily: Direct printing functionality is desired.
  • Kid-Friendly Recipes: A section specifically for kid-friendly recipes.

Strengths and Positive Aspects

  • Delicious and Varied Recipes: Users consistently praised the taste and variety of the recipes.
  • Easy to Use and Navigate: The app is generally considered user-friendly and easy to navigate.
  • Beautiful Design and Photography: The app's visual appeal, including high-quality photos, was frequently mentioned.
  • Helpful Shopping List Feature: Many users found the shopping list feature to be a valuable time-saver, despite some limitations.
  • Meal Planning Feature: Users appreciated the meal planning functionality.
  • Integration with Apple Health: Integration with Apple Health was seen as a positive feature.
  • Periodic Updates: Users appreciated that the app is periodically updated with new recipes.
  • Easy to Adjust Servings: Users like the ability to easily change the number of servings.

Prioritized Action Recommendations

High Priority:

  • Address Pricing Concerns: Re-evaluate the pricing model to reduce user frustration. Consider offering a single purchase option for all recipes or clearly communicating the availability of in-app purchases before the initial purchase.
  • Add Nutritional Information: Integrate nutritional information (calories, macros) for each recipe. This is a highly requested feature that will significantly enhance the app's value.
  • Improve Shopping List Functionality: Enhance the shopping list feature to combine ingredients from multiple recipes, allow for easy editing, and provide a printing option.

Medium Priority:

  • Add Ingredient Filtering: Implement a filtering system that allows users to exclude recipes based on specific ingredients.
  • Increase Seafood Recipes: Expand the selection of seafood recipes to cater to a wider range of preferences.
  • Address Bugs and Compatibility Issues: Ensure the app is compatible with current and recent iOS versions and address any reported bugs promptly.
  • Enable Easy Recipe Printing: Implement direct printing functionality or improve the existing email workaround.
  • Review and Standardize Recipes: Edit recipes to ensure consistency in format and clarity of instructions.
  • Verify Prep Times: Review and adjust prep times to ensure accuracy.
  • Notes Section for Recipes: Add a section to add personal notes to recipes.

Low Priority:

  • Add Kid-Friendly Category: Create a dedicated section for kid-friendly recipes.
  • Recipe Scaling Improvements: Improve the recipe scaling feature to automatically adjust ingredients.
  • Add Progress Pictures: Add progress pictures to some recipes, especially baking, to help users visualize the process.

Opportunities for Startup Ideas

  • Personalized Paleo Meal Planning Service: A subscription service that provides customized paleo meal plans based on individual dietary needs, preferences, and allergies, integrated with automated grocery ordering.
  • AI-Powered Paleo Recipe Generator: An app that uses AI to generate new paleo recipes based on available ingredients and user preferences.
  • Paleo Community Platform: A social platform for paleo enthusiasts to share recipes, tips, and support each other.
  • Smart Kitchen Integration: Integrate the app with smart kitchen appliances to automate cooking processes and provide real-time guidance.

Trends and Observations

  • Positive Sentiment Domination: The vast majority of reviews express positive sentiment, indicating a strong core user base.
  • Emphasis on Convenience: Users highly value features that save time and effort, such as the shopping list and meal planner.
  • Nutritional Awareness: A growing number of users are concerned about nutritional information, reflecting a broader trend towards health-conscious eating.
  • Author Influence: The app benefits from the reputation and following of George Bryant and Abel James.
  • Value Perception: Users who feel they are getting good value for their money are more likely to leave positive reviews.

Conclusion

The Caveman Feast app is a well-received paleo recipe app with a strong foundation. By addressing the identified pain points, particularly the pricing model and lack of nutritional information, and by implementing the requested features, the app can significantly improve user satisfaction and attract a wider audience. Focusing on convenience, nutritional awareness, and community engagement will be crucial for the app's continued success. I would recommend that the developers prioritize the high-priority action items to address the major user concerns and then move on to the medium and low priority improvements.

Original App Link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caveman-feast-paleo-recipes/id672175251?uo=2