# Vigilance Buddy — user reviews

> 6 indexed App Store user reviews of Vigilance Buddy by Byrt, rated 4.40/5 from 44 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-buddy/id1319447211/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-buddy/id1319447211.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 30 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (6 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Doesn’t stop and can’t see data

*2022-07-29*

I set the timer but it never stopped. I see another user had this problem. Please fix!

**Developer response:** Hi Vigilant about apps,

Thank you for your feedback and for alerting us to the issue with the timer. We’re aware of this concern and are actively working to resolve it. Our team at Research Buddies is committed to providing a reliable and efficient experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will notify you once this issue is fixed. In the meantime, if you have any further feedback or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 1/5 — Never stops

*2022-06-28*

Test just keeps going and going, no matter what I set the test duration to.  The “stop test” button clears data, so I get no reports.

**Developer response:** Hi Rooks,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We’re pleased to inform you that the problems you experienced with the test duration and the “stop test” button have been resolved. Our team has worked diligently to ensure a seamless and functional experience. Please try the updated version, and if you encounter any further issues or have suggestions, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 2/5 — Good app but issues with data saving

*2023-10-17*

I was using this app as part of a research study I was conducting. Unfortunately there are some android users who are unable to save their data despite clicking save at the end of the test.

**Developer response:** Hi KElizC,

Thank you for using Research Buddies for your research study. We’re pleased to inform you that the issue Android users were facing with data saving has been resolved. Our commitment is to ensure a seamless experience for all users, and your feedback was instrumental in achieving this. Should you have any more questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 2/5 — Trash

*2019-08-08*

This test does not come close to a Psychomotor test at all. I don’t know why it costs $3 for a tap timer.

I work for the rail industry where we have to sit psychomotor and Psychometric testing regularly and this app in no way represents either. You should include tests such and trajectory test and some other test like visual awareness to really provide a positive experience.

Paying $3 for an app where you touch the screen every now and then is ridiculous. I’d pay $3 for an app that improves vigilance.

**Developer response:** Hi Jwebs27,

We're sorry to hear you aren't satisfied. We do our best to develop the best app suitable for most researchers.

Could you elaborate what you're missing?

We take it to heart when someone calls our work "trash". We want to convince you that it is a great app.

Best Regards,
Research Buddies

### 4/5 — Just a few modifications from 5 stars

*2019-05-14*

It would be useful if the average response time does not include the false positive scores (0) in the calculation. If there is a false positive, the score needs to be adjusted manually in Excel. 

Also, displaying the number of false positives and test duration on the initial feedback (before exporting) would be useful.

**Developer response:** Hi Vigilant Buddy,

First of all: Cool name!

We've worked on a fix for this issue and sent it to the App Store. Keep your eye out for the update!

Best Regards,
Research Buddies

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2018-10-02*

Not bad but it would be better if the tests averaged the response time for each test.

**Developer response:** Hi GPharr,

We’re happy letting you know that we’re currently working on your idea about showing the average response time on each test.

An exact date is yet to be determined, but it will not take very long.

Keep the feedback coming!

Best Regards,
The Research Buddies team

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