Technology is continually evolving, and mobile apps are no exception. Things that were once groundbreaking are now considered as old school when it concerns a category that has an amazing track record of totally reinventing itself at least every five years. Creative thinkers recently debated on the evolution of the mobile apps, considering how far they have come, where they stand now and where they’ll probably be five years from today.
As technological knowledge increases, more apps begin to surface, and the demand for more features in mobile phones keeps growing. This demand has gradually expanded the mobile app market.
With the advent of the RIM Blackberry OS, Symbian OS, Apple iPhone iOS and Google’s Android, more mobile app developers India emerged to meet the increasing demands of the consumers. As a matter of fact, the innovation of smartphones paved the way for increased access to mobile apps.
Several millions of applications have been developed by diverse developers and they are aimed at simplifying tasks for the users. Mobile applications now exist for different purposes; education, communication (social network), entertainment, entrepreneurship, parenting, information technology, the list is endless. Isn’t it amazing that an app can monitor your menstrual cycle (for women) and help you stay inform, or that you can easily organize your day using an app? Mobile app development is indeed a valuable addition to this generation.
How can Android app developers and iPhone app developers earn the reliability of their app users?
Considering the surplus pool of mobile apps at this age and time, consumers often need to ascertain the reliability of the apps before using them. The fact that most applications require access to personal information of the users, in turn, makes them more careful with the use of the applications. This is perhaps to prevent unforeseen contingencies or unexpected harmful surprises. In view of the above, most mobile app users sometimes rely on app ratings to measure the general acceptability or viability of the app. From an app rating, a consumer can decidedly choose to download an app or not.
Steps to follow to gain the loyalty of your mobile app users?
1. Keep The Applications Simple
Complex applications are usually not attractive to most app users. Invariably, it would be wise for app development companies to keep their apps simple. Slow applications are equally not appealing either; the world is on the move. Most individuals want it now and fast.
2. Keep The Apps Light
Some applications are too bulky and take up too much space in our space deprived mobile devices. While app users demand value or quality for their money, apps that consume too much space are usually cumbersome and less attractive to most users.
3. Keep Sign-up Forms Open
In the bid to promote the brand, some applications require that users sign-up using their email addresses. Some users are skeptical about sending out such vital information. In some scenarios, sign-up forms are seen as serious impediments. An app developer can keep this option open, and make it simple so that the user can choose to register or not. This flexibility is usually attractive to mobile app users.
This article has highlighted the evolution of mobile applications and certain things an app developer or app developing companies should take into consideration to gain the loyalty of the app users.
Melissa Crooks
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