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Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade App Store Spotlight

Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 24th, 2019

Warhammer 40,000 is a popular miniatures wargame with an expansive lore. Games Workshop and Pixel Toys have brought that story to mobile games with “Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade,” a mobile game that recently updated for iOS 13. Do the game’s App Store and Play Store pages draw in users, or is it overlooked amongst the mobile games in the stores? Does the app capitalize on being featured for its iOS 13 capabilities? We explore that in this week’s App Store Spotlight.

Apple Adds Subscription Billing Grace Period

Apple Adds Subscription Billing Grace Period

Posted on September 21st, 2019

App subscriptions can be a great source of income for the developers, especially when the subscriptions automatically renew. However, there are instances where a user cannot pay on the exact date of renewal, whether it’s due to credit card issues or a temporary lack of funds. While this previously would have resulted in a sudden cancelation, Apple is adding a “grace period” for subscribers, which can help subscription apps keep their retention and engagement high.

iOS 13 Launches: What App Developers Should Know

iOS 13 Launches: What App Developers Should Know

Posted on September 20th, 2019

After months of buildup, beta tests and preparation, Apple has launched iOS 13. The latest version of its operating system brings new features and functionality to the iPhone, which developers should take into consideration for their apps and App Store Optimization.

Promote iOS In-App Purchases & Free Trials on the App Store

Promote iOS In-App Purchases & Free Trials on the App Store

Posted on September 19th, 2019

In-app purchases don’t necessarily need to happen directly from the app. Apple allows users to make purchases from within the App Store, which can then be instantly applied to the app. Because of that, developers can promote their in-app purchases, free trials and promotions on the App Store page, as well as tabs like Today, Games and Apps.

Wattpad App Store Spotlight

Wattpad App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 17th, 2019

Wattpad is an app designed for writers and readers alike to connect. The app’s description boasts that many top-selling authors got their start on Wattpad, but for a writer to get discovered on Wattpad, first they must discover the app in the store. For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we look at Wattpad and see if its App Store Optimization makes it a must-read.

Google Play Review Process: How Long Will You Wait?

Google Play Review Process: How Long Will You Wait?

Posted on September 14th, 2019

Google Play has been adjusting its app review process, requiring some apps to take more time for a thorough review before approval. This can impact the timing of an app or update going live, so developers should keep it in mind when pushing out updates for functionality or App Store Optimization.

Apple Announces App Store Guideline Updates in Advance of iOS 13

Apple Announces App Store Guideline Updates in Advance of iOS 13

Posted on September 13th, 2019

Apple has announced several changes to the App Store Guidelines in advance of the upcoming iOS 13 rollout. While developers will be able to submit their iOS 13 and watchOS 6 apps to the App Store, they’ll want to keep these guidelines in mind for their apps to be approved.

Kickstarter App Store Spotlight

Kickstarter App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 10th, 2019

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding site that has helped launch games, films, music projects and much more. Its mobile app allows users to back projects and campaigns from their smartphones, but just like a good Kickstarter campaign needs to be discoverable, so too must apps have good visibility. For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we take a look at Kickstarter’s App Store Optimization and see if it can give its mobile marketing a boost.

Google Play Developer Console Error Misattributes Traffic

Google Play Developer Console Error Misattributes Traffic

Posted on September 7th, 2019

The Google Play Developer Console offers a number of tools to help developers manage their apps, including acquisition reports. A recent error in the reports has developers reexamining their traffic, but it serves as a good example of how understanding traffic sources is important for App Store Optimization.

Android 10 Launches: What to Update for ASO

Android 10 Launches: What to Update for ASO

Posted on September 6th, 2019

The new Android operating system has launched, breaking the dessert-themed names with “Android 10.” The latest update has brought many changes, some of which can impact apps and their App Store Optimization. As the update rolls out, developers should be aware of what Android 10 brings and what they should do.

Pokémon Masters App Store Spotlight

Pokémon Masters App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 5th, 2019

New Pokémon apps typically take off fast in the App Store and Google Play Store, starting with Pokémon GO and continuing on to its latest app: Pokémon Masters. This new mobile game is starting off strong, having used pre-ordering to build momentum and keyword indexation before it even launched. Now that it’s live on the stores, does it have the App Store Optimization necessary to be the very best? For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we take a look at Pokémon Masters and see if it can master the app stores.