Why does the xbox mobile app suck so much

I think it was the worst decision.

but it saves me money since I always browsed the store when I was on my phone.

Sure they are on the pile of shame but where money to MS.

i think MS looses money with this move

To each their own but I personally am enjoying the game right now. Also if you think it sucks so much why does it still appear in your recent games.

Exactly. They've had so much time to get this right but instead chose to just shut the companion down and hope everyone was ok with the xbox app on windows & mobile devices. The only way we can now customise our avatars is via the xbox app on mobile. What if I don't have/want a smart phone?

This is just typical half baked Xbox to be honest. I'm not sure why I expected anything else.

I'm already aware of the solutions that you provided. My problem is that the overall interface is just so bad. In this day and age of easy to use apps on tablets and phones, it seems like you deliberately made the interface as contrary to this as possible.
But then, in addition to my Android tablet, I have a second one with an MS operating system and it is also not as clean or easy to use as the Galaxy or my iPod Touch. You really need to get it together or you're going to be left far behind.

Hi Quiddity 67,

Sorry you don't like the UI for the Xbox One. If you have suggestions for improvements I would suggest going to
this link and submitting changes you would like.

To answer your questions:

Q. I can't find a Download History

A. You can go to https://account.microsoft.com to review your purchase history. Also, if you go to your Games and Apps section towards the bottom of the home screen, then scroll all the way to the
right (next to games or apps), you will see uninstalled purchased items.

Q. there is clearly no easy way to delete games or apps

A. To uninstall a game or app, go to the game or app tile in the "Games and Apps" section towards the bottom of the home screen. Press Menu, Select Manage, and Select Uninstall.

I would also recommend that you check out https://youtu.be/V2PdHHsuc0w?list=PLA9n4SVxy6ZXaCPb2_P-f_CjnjpT2J4Dx. Lots of useful tips and info.