# Usedge

> Usedge (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Brand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usedge/id6755781132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Brand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476072203)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 107 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usedge/id6755781132/reviews.md

## What is Usedge?

Make your voice heard
Usedge connects you with research opportunities where your feedback matters. Participate in studies from anywhere, at any time, and help organizations create products and services that truly meet user needs.


How It Works
Receive invitations to participate in research studies that match your profile. Complete studies on your schedule, whether that's answering survey questions, joining moderated interview sessions, or testing new app features. Your insights directly influence product decisions.

Key Features

- Complete studies at your convenience from your mobile device
- Join live moderated sessions with researchers via voice or video
- Test prototype apps and provide real-time feedback
- Answer surveys and questionnaires at your own pace
- Track your participation history
- Receive notifications for new study opportunities
- Seamless experience across unmoderated and moderated research

For every type of study
Whether you're sharing your opinions in a quick survey, discussing your experiences in a detailed interview, or testing a new app prototype, Usedge makes participation simple and straightforward.


Secure & Private
Your data is protected and used only for research purposes. We follow strict privacy guidelines to ensure your information remains confidential.

Why Participate
Your feedback helps companies and organizations understand what users really need. By participating in research studies, you contribute to creating better products, services, and experiences for everyone.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-06

New: 
- Guests in self-guided (unmoderated) sessions can now go back to the previous prototype, not just move forward.

Improvements & fixes:
- Fixed a crash in self-guided sessions where moving between prototypes could fail with an "Ably message size" error.
- Reworked the shared prototype header into a compact floating close/menu button so it no longer overlaps the status bar.
- Various stability fixes for self-guided sessions.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-28

What's new:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  - Added a short screening questionnaire that guests answer before joining a session, so hosts can filter participants in advance.                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  Improvements & fixes:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  - Fixed several issues affecting self-guided (unmoderated) sessions to make them more reliable overall.                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  - Fixed a bug where a guest could accidentally join a session automatically before it actually started.                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  - Fixed an issue that could prevent a guest from properly joining a session.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  - The support chat notification sound now plays correctly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  - Fixed a bug where switching the app language wouldn't correctly update the device setup screen.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-25

Authentication vie digital code
Screen Sharing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  - Animator can now share their screen from desktop — the phone automatically replaces the camera view with the screen stream                                                                                                                                                                                     
  - If someone is already sharing, starting a new share automatically stops the previous one                  
  - Phone joins the stream channel as a viewer on session start to receive the screen share without any extra steps                                                                                                                                                                                                
 Support Chat
  - Redesigned support chat UI: now opens as a bottom sheet at 80% screen height with a slide-up animation                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  - Added support modal state sync with the desktop animator version on session load
  Camera Fixes                                                                                                
  - Fixed gray camera screen on first mount by pre-warming the hardware before the UI loads                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  - Fixed gray camera screen when the animator connects to the session — local video pipeline silently restarts without affecting the outgoing stream
  Other                                                                                                       
 - Fixed end session flow                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  - Added unsync mode for prototypes
  - Hidden question visibility logic in hidden mode

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-01

- Update environment

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-26

We’ve been busy improving the core session experience. Here’s what’s new:

Session reliability — You can now restore a live session with full recording support. Ending and closing nested sessions works smoothly end-to-end.
Explorative Interview — Updated flow brings a more intuitive experience throughout the interview process.
Timestamped highlights — Highlights now carry precise timestamps, making review and analysis faster.
QR code screen — Improved back button behaviour for cleaner navigation.
Bug fixes — Resolved connection instability with Ably presence, fixed session-per-row layout issues, and various small improvements.

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