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0 pointsaaronbrethorst15y ago0 comments

One way I've found to get more app ratings from users is to monitor the number of app launches and after, say, 5 of them, pop up a UIAlertView asking them to rate the app. Saying "OK" opens the App Store URL. Saying "no" prompts them once more later on, and then never prompts them again.

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shaunfs15y ago

That is genius! I never even considered implementing a suggestion into the app, seems like an easy way to obtain ratings as long as it's not too intrusive. I'm definitely including it in future updates.

aaronbrethorstOP15y ago

If someone is willing to launch your app five times, they probably find it useful, and ought to be pretty willing to rate it highly. Or at least, that's the theory right? :)

einarvollset15y ago

I do this, but found it _tons_ more effective to open the "reviews" section of the app itself. Lower friction, etc.

I was actually thinking of releasing some code that does this - essentially it monitor the ratings an app gets and dynamically settle on the best time to ask for a review.

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mkr-hn15y ago

This is a bit how Amazon works. I can't recall the last time I went back to review a purchase on my own. That always came from the review reminder e-mail Amazon sends out several days after the order arrives.

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