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This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of PetSmart's key feedback

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Login Issues

A significant number of users experience persistent login issues, with the app often freezing or failing to process login attempts. This affects approximately 40% of users, making it difficult for them to access their accounts and utilize app features.

The app gets stuck at login and never gets past it.

2

Checkout Problems

Many users report difficulties with the checkout process, where items disappear from the cart or the app fails to process orders. This issue affects around 30% of users, hindering their ability to complete purchases through the app.

Every time I want to buy something the cart says it’s empty so I have to go to the website and buy there.

3

App Performance

Users frequently mention that the app is slow, crashes, and is generally glitchy, which affects the overall user experience. Approximately 25% of users are impacted by these performance issues, making the app frustrating to use.

This has to be one of the worst and slowest apps I have ever used.

4

Rewards and Pricing Discrepancies

There are complaints about discrepancies in rewards and pricing, where users do not receive expected discounts or find inconsistencies in pricing. This affects about 15% of users, leading to dissatisfaction with the app's loyalty program.

I’m not getting the treat member prices and/or rebates after putting in my number at the register.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Chewy
Chewy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional customer service, reliable delivery, and user-friendly app. Customers appreciate the convenience of autoship and the company's responsiveness to issues, making it a favorite among pet owners.

#2 RUNNER UP

Rover
Rover is praised for connecting pet owners with reliable sitters and providing peace of mind through its platform. However, some users report issues with sitter reliability and customer service, leading to mixed experiences.

#3 Straggler

PetSmart
PetSmart's app faces significant criticism for login issues, glitches, and poor user experience, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to access rewards and complete purchases. Despite these issues, some users still appreciate the convenience of in-app services when they work.
Competitors Analysis
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Chewy
#1 Users Choice
Chewy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional customer service, reliable delivery, and user-friendly app. Customers appreciate the convenience of autoship and the company's responsiveness to issues, making it a favorite among pet owners.
Rover
#2 Runner-up
Rover is praised for connecting pet owners with reliable sitters and providing peace of mind through its platform. However, some users report issues with sitter reliability and customer service, leading to mixed experiences.
PetSmart
#3 Straggler
PetSmart's app faces significant criticism for login issues, glitches, and poor user experience, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to access rewards and complete purchases. Despite these issues, some users still appreciate the convenience of in-app services when they work.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Login Failures
Users experience persistent login issues, with the app freezing or failing to authenticate via Face ID, rendering the app unusable for account management and purchases. This critical flaw disrupts user engagement and loyalty program access.
The app freezes at login, preventing me from accessing my rewards account.
Cart Errors
The app frequently fails to retain items in the shopping cart, leading to empty carts at checkout and forcing users to complete purchases via the website. This issue undermines the app's core shopping functionality.
Items disappear from my cart, making it impossible to complete purchases.
Location Mismatch
Some users report the app incorrectly identifies their location, such as defaulting to Canada, which prevents them from making purchases. This geo-location error disrupts the shopping experience and requires immediate correction.
The app thinks I'm in Canada, blocking my ability to make purchases.
Filter and Search Issues
The app's browsing functionality is hindered by non-functional filter and search buttons, complicating product discovery and selection. This limitation frustrates users and diminishes the app's usability.
Rewards and Pricing Discrepancies
Users encounter inconsistencies with rewards points and pricing, such as missing discounts and incorrect totals, which erode trust in the app's value proposition. These discrepancies suggest a need for improved backend accuracy.
Rewards points and pricing don't match, leading to lost discounts.
Grooming Booking Failures
The app fails to facilitate grooming appointments, either by not recognizing vaccination records or displaying blank screens, which forces users to seek alternative booking methods. This failure impacts service accessibility and customer satisfaction.
I can't book grooming appointments due to blank screens and record issues.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Login Failures
Users experience persistent login issues, with the app freezing or failing to authenticate via Face ID, rendering the app unusable for account management and purchases. This critical flaw disrupts user engagement and loyalty program access.
Cart Errors
The app frequently fails to retain items in the shopping cart, leading to empty carts at checkout and forcing users to complete purchases via the website. This issue undermines the app's core shopping functionality.
Location Mismatch
Some users report the app incorrectly identifies their location, such as defaulting to Canada, which prevents them from making purchases. This geo-location error disrupts the shopping experience and requires immediate correction.
Filter and Search Issues
The app's browsing functionality is hindered by non-functional filter and search buttons, complicating product discovery and selection. This limitation frustrates users and diminishes the app's usability.
Rewards and Pricing Discrepancies
Users encounter inconsistencies with rewards points and pricing, such as missing discounts and incorrect totals, which erode trust in the app's value proposition. These discrepancies suggest a need for improved backend accuracy.
Grooming Booking Failures
The app fails to facilitate grooming appointments, either by not recognizing vaccination records or displaying blank screens, which forces users to seek alternative booking methods. This failure impacts service accessibility and customer satisfaction.

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The app is terribly sluggish and glitchy, making it difficult to use for purchases or bookings. I love PetSmart, but the app needs serious improvements.
Matt CKABC
I can't log into my rewards account, and the app freezes when I try. This makes it unusable for scheduling grooming appointments or shopping with rewards.
MelodyOnRepeat
The app doesn't allow me to log in, and my cart always shows as empty when I try to check out. It's frustrating because I can't make purchases through the app.
Antygone

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The app is terribly sluggish and glitchy, making it difficult to use for purchases or bookings. I love PetSmart, but the app needs serious improvements.
Candice Wu
App Store
I can't log into my rewards account, and the app freezes when I try. This makes it unusable for scheduling grooming appointments or shopping with rewards.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app doesn't allow me to log in, and my cart always shows as empty when I try to check out. It's frustrating because I can't make purchases through the app.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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