Any reason why the "TO" in the title is capitalized?
How to get 4 to 5 stars on the App Store
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Re: How to get 4 to 5 stars on the App Store
#12Any reason why the "TO" in the title is capitalized?
No reason. Thanks for pointing it out. Fixed.
Re: How to get 4 to 5 stars on the App Store
#13The best way to get feedback from users would be for Apple to provide, as part of the iOS API, a widget that lets you do the rating right there in the app itself.
When prompted 'Would you like to rate this app?', if you choose 'Yes', show a ratings widget and comment box right there in the dialog without booting you to the App Store.
Re: How to get 4 to 5 stars on the App Store
#14Another thing that should be mentioned is timing. I noticed that Cut the Rope put in a request right at the end of the first group of levels, and to boot, they made the final level of the group really easy to get you feeling smart and euphoric. Sure, 5 stars!
While I'm not sure what the "euphoric moment" will be in my app, it's very wise to time your reminders to be placed in strategic areas associated with positive emotion: the end of a task, a major completion.
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#15I couldn't help but parse that as "App pirater" and was thoroughly confused as to how that would help your sales.
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#16I hate when apps request a review like this. It's worse when they ask repeatedly.
If the app is useful to you and it is free and not inundating you with ads, a positive review is the least you could do in return. It seems reasonable.
Unfortunately, it doesn't change the fact that users hate it.
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#17I couldn't help but parse that as "App pirater" and was thoroughly confused as to how that would help your sales.
I must admit, I didn't understand the name of the app either.
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#18I also had awesome results from asking for reviews using appirater. I have mine set for 20 days and 20 uses. (They will not be asked to review until they have been using it for at least 20 days and have used the app at least 20 times)
I now have over 50 reviews for the current version with a 4-5 star average.
http://itunes.apple.com/ee/app/icross-wod-free/id397702723?m...
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#19I've implemented something similar on my apps, and I have to say, it works. Most users (including myself) simply won't give a good review unsolicited. If the request pops up and they like the app, it won't be that much of a nuisance (they can make it go away forever).
The trick is getting the timing right. Wait long enough that they've used it a few times and have actually had a chance to form an opinion. Otherwise it's just annoying.
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#20I couldn't help but parse that as "App pirater" and was thoroughly confused as to how that would help your sales.
Either that or App-irat(e)or - which is ironic considering the aim to get good rating.