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Reply templates for 1-star reviews of language learning apps
Copy, then replace the {placeholders} with your real details. Each template names the problem, gives one next step, and never asks for private data in public.
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1. Usage limits
We hear you. Being stopped mid-lesson is frustrating. You can earn {resource} back by {method}, and practice lessons don't use them. We're testing changes to limits now and reviews like yours shape them.
2. Wrong answer marked
Thanks for flagging it. Please use the flag button on that exercise so our course team sees the exact sentence. Accepted answers are updated every week from these reports.
3. Not learning enough
Fair feedback. For grammar, the {tips/notes} section before each unit explains the rules, and {feature} adds speaking practice. Tell us your language pair and we'll pass it to that course's team.
4. Streak lost by bug
Sorry, losing a streak to a bug isn't fair. Contact us at {support} with your username and the date and we'll restore it.
Rules that get ratings updated
- Reply within 24–48 hours. Fast replies are when the reviewer is most likely to update their rating. Prioritise 1★ and 2★ reviews that mention a specific bug or charge.
- Open with the specific problem, not a script. Name what they reported ("your ride didn't save") in the first sentence. Generic "We're sorry for any inconvenience" replies read as automated.
- Give one concrete next step. A setting, a version that fixes it, or a support link. Never ask for personal or payment details in a public reply.
- Don't argue or blame the user. Other prospective users read your reply more than the reviewer does. Stay calm even when the review is unfair.
- Close the loop when you fix it. Apple and Google both notify the reviewer when you edit your reply. When the fix ships, update the reply. That's when ratings change.
- Keep it short. 2–4 sentences. App Store replies are limited to about 5,970 characters and Google Play to 350, so Play replies must be tight.
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