Apps that you badly want or want an update on WP

[Marco Ciccone]

There are a lot of apps I would like to be updated or reaching WP store (a lot of them are travel related).
Yesterday I make a list in order to reach those firms and ask them if they were planning updates.

If you're interested this is the list of my apps, their missing features and the response I got:

Tripadvisor
This app needs an urgent update, it's really below the average considering iOS and android counterpart. I reached Tripadvisor via Facebook page (italian one) asking for an update, and - possibly - a universal app for W8/WP8. No response.
eDreams
Currently no app, they said me that it's in development.
LinkedIn
It's lacking "likes" to status updates, comments and the ability to see skills. Also profile management must be improved. It lacks a W8 app and maybe with a universal app the can do both. Reached them via wp in-app support, they said that they could start development of new app features if there is people asking for them, so... we need to ask them every day!
Air bnb
They said to consider wp app in the future. Maybe if they feel some interest they can speed up the process. Contacted them via Facebook Page (italian).
Expedia
Same response of Air bnb
Trivago
No response
Files
Requested via in-app feedback: OneDrive access (to be hones OneDrive and local file manager should be the same app), password protection for file and folders, ability to zip files.
Bing Health & Fitness
Requested via in-app feedback: ability to sync with smart watches and smart bands without the need to use Healthvault app, better food database management (not comparable with myfitnesspal and I cannot find how to add new foods), better exercise management (not only cardio), ability to store health data & exams like health vault. In other words Bing Health & Fitness and HealthVault should be the same app... much better and less confusion.

Then, there are other apps where updates are not so urgent in my opinion. Apps like Facebook could be improved (it's not a universal app, why) and I would like to see shopping apps like ebay or android to gain wallet support for payments.

 

[Marco Ciccone]

A lot of apps need to be updated or added to wp store:
Tripadvisor (reached them but no response)
LinkedIn (they said me that they evaluate updates if people request them... so we need to reach them!!)
edreams (in development)
airbnb (no plans, maybe in the future)
expedia (as airbnb)
bing health and fitness (it needs better food database management and improved training log, not only for cardio... also this app and health vault should be the same app!!)
files (no password protection for files, ability to zip files, one drive support...)
bing maps (they have data from here and foursquare so why don't they use a single app for map, navigation and public transport??)

I reach them monthly and I hope a lot of people do the same

 

[planty]

Sky go in the UK
Strava
On a par Instagram, twitter, facebook etc
Nest
BBC iPlayer offline

 

[Kalvin Wood]

I know only a small percentage of WP users need it but the Bank Of Scotland app seriously needs an update. It's currently just a wrapper app (which I'm actually ok with considering it's just a banking app) but it doesn't let anyone log in. I know it's technically the mobile website which needs updating but I tried the exact mobile website on a PC and that works fine.

Also I would like one if the 3rd party YouTube apps to give notifications when new videos are added to your subscription feed.

And Twitter needs an update so that it can actually load pictures.

 

[webcrystal]

I'd really like a simple Nook app so I can actually see and read the books I've bought without having to go over to an Android device. Crazy all that money MS invested and they (B&N) couldn't even make a stupid reader app for phone or RT. And for heaven's sake please don't keep that stupid name of MS Consumer Reader (ugh). (really who makes these naming decisions?!?)

 

[csiguy1]

Dropbox
EFAX
Flipboard
Olive Tree Bible Program

 

[Futra Hurairah Salleh]

CoinKeeper.

I have this on both my iphone and android phone, but the WP version is not available. The 7.0 version is dead and never received an update in centuries. It is imo the best finance manager @ expense tracking app in a simple and friendly ui.

It's on windows 8 store but not on windows phone store. Why?

Windows 8: CoinKeeper app for Windows in the Windows Store

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/coinkeeper-personal-finance/id471262606?mt=8&at=10l3Vy

 

[lkcbharath]

Thanks for so many suggestions. But one request. Please don't repost ur app wish or feature wish if it is already listed. For example flipboard

 

[mpelti]

Missing:

HBO GO
WatchESPN
Ingress
Strava
SEPTA (Philly transit)

Updates:
Yelp - hilariously outdated compared to ios/android
Facebook - recent changes fill wall with useless "Friend liked/commented on a post/link/photo/video" updates that can't be clicked for any detail.
Tumblr - 8.1 Datasense reveals it's a data hog, accounting for half my cellular data use. Also, why does the live tile show random pics instead of pics from who I follow?

Holy Grail:
A scoreboard live tile that can always show me an up to date score for any of my 4 favorite teams, without any BS "top scores" or headlines for teams or sports I hate. The best scoreboard I've found is Sofascore, but even that has a lot of usability issues.

I'm also really annoyed that 8.1 doesn't seem to have fixed the issue with tiles not updating or showing out of date info

 

[Captain_Eric]

I'm a big Window Phone, so assume I'm cheering for them. I waited to move from an android, and recently bought a 1520. Sad to say, or is it understandable with the low market share, most of their apps are 6 to 9 months behind Android. Most people coming from feature phones won't notice, but for power users it's disappointing.

 

[myself11]

Amazon kindle: WP's version is so behind Android and iOS version that it's insulting. It's a version literally years behind, with no built-in dictionary, no font options, no word selection/copy/look out on Wikipedia possibilities.

 

[lkcbharath]

I want to add to my list:
Minecraft Pocket Edition
Ninjump series by Backflip studios
Update for piano tiles newer 6x6 options present in Android and iOS
Lego star wars

 

[Futra Hurairah Salleh]

CoinKeeper : Please update this ancient wp7.0 version to 8/8.1

Telegram : Please update this so it supports multiple photo sending instead of one-by-one. It's such a pain in the arse, unlike whatsapp but whatsapp degrades the image's quality.

Word Frame @ LetterFX : Photos within letters like its iOS/Android counterparts.

 

[Legoboyii]

Kik
Bring Minecraft Pocket Edition
Nyan Cat Adventures x3
Firefox Browser maybe?
Battle Gems! from Artix Entertainment
About all I can think off atm

 

[FinancialP]

Espn fantasy football

Takes forever to connect.

When you finally do connect, you can't draft your team. Wtf?

I've sat my Lumia down, and maybe for good. This was embarrassing.

 

[lkcbharath]

Kik
Bring Minecraft Pocket Edition
Nyan Cat Adventures x3
Firefox Browser maybe?
Battle Gems! from Artix Entertainment
About all I can think off atm

Do not repeat apps please. I have already mentioned Minecraft pocket edition.

 

[lkcbharath]

Flipboard is now available for Windows Phone, but you require 1GB RAM to download it, 512 MB RAM support coming soon

Minecraft's parent company Mojang has been bought by Microsoft, so expect a Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 version coming soon.

 

[SumairB]

DoctorSaline already mentioned this, but: QuizUp. I heard Daniel Gary ("Instance") was working on a client called QuizIt, but it's been a few months and we haven't heard from him.

 

[dov1978]

Sky+ and SkyGo apps

 

[fredd]

I need the Dish anywhere app and also I need someone to update the swannview app for security cameras