My expectations were very high for the companion app, because imo FFXIV always was an example for other games.
Honestly, after the release of this app I was a little bit sad. Due to the fact that this app is completely useless if you're not paying for a ****load in-app currency to manage your retainers etc.

Besides the fact that the microtransaction system is ridiculous, I also miss a few features.
  • FC chat synchronization would be great and it would help free companies to organized themselves outside game, without leaving this platform.
  • More imformation about these app currencies. When I installed the app, it took me too much time to find out where it's used for.
  • A premium system that's extends your game experience, instead of offering the same ingame feature with in-app purchases.
  • Triple Triad would be cool.. Many of my friends would like it. (Maybe even want to pay for it)
  • Lodestone blog
  • Most important to me as a user: Make it more clear how it works! Create a mini-tutorial for new users, or at least provide more information about how to use this app as you wanted us to use it. I'm sure there is so philosophy behind it..

Now I look at an app that is designed to earn money asap. I'd rather see an app that could be a "companion" than a golddigger.

I like the theme and colors though. Also inventory management and events are very nice.

Kind regards,

Some guy on the other side of the paywall.