Ever wondered what makes an app a hit with its users? A stellar idea, focus, determination and plenty of luck certainly play a vital role. However, there are other factors that we can glean from seasoned developers who have been there, done that and done it well. Even though many download a large number of apps on their smartphones the average number of installed apps that are frequently used sit at around 23 apps per device, with iOS device owners said to download more than their Android counterparts. Having said that, let us take a look at what makes a good app great, and how to become the number 1 app in a mobile app store. UI is Key The way a mobile application design looks and operates is imperative to its success. When an application is downloaded, a user is going to open that app and will instantly form an impression. Especially in the case of free apps, there is a huge amount of churn. If the app does not look as good as a rival app and navigation is not fluid, chances are the user won’t even bother getting to learn about what the app is all about, as well as its functionalities. A great app keeps in mind that the user maybe operating a device that has a small touchscreen. The user interface design needs to be as unobtrusive as it can be, leaving out any design elements that don’t add a use or function to the app. Bundling in too many design elements can leave it feeling bulky and will feel unintuitive. Stable and Reliable Before the release of an application, it should be thoroughly tested under multiple scenarios. Disable WiFi, disable the cellular data connection, set the phone to airplane mode and test the app in the most extreme conditions because if you don’t do that, your users will. There can be nothing worse than an application that crashes and you have no idea why it occurred because there was not enough testing. Make sure the application doesn’t over-use system resources. If the platform offers background application support, be certain that your application doesn’t consume too much memory and CPU power otherwise it is very likely that next day the application will no longer be available on the device. Keep it Simple We as individuals notice that simple apps are the most useful and extremely likeable. Try not to cram too much into your app. We often see people coming up with lots of ideas for their apps without realizing that most of the time simplicity truly is key. The best apps have just one or two main functions that perform exceedingly well. One risk though, of adding several components to your app is that you add development cost and app size to provide features that may be sparingly used. Do you know of any other criteria that is integral in mobile apps? Website Jungle is a New Jersey based digital marketing, web development and mobile app development company.Ever wondered what makes an app a hit with its users? A stellar idea, focus, determination and plenty of luck certainly play a vital role. However, there are other factors that we can glean from seasoned developers who have been there, done that and done it well. Even though many download a large number of apps on their smartphones the average number of installed apps that are frequently used sit at around 23 apps per device, with iOS device owners said to download more than their Android counterparts. Having said that, let us take a look at what makes a good app great, and how to become the number 1 app in a mobile app store. UI is Key The way a mobile application design looks and operates is imperative to its success. When an application is downloaded, a user is going to open that app and will instantly form an impression. Especially in the case of free apps, there is a huge amount of churn. If the app does not look as good as a rival app and navigation is not fluid, chances are the user won’t even bother getting to learn about what the app is all about, as well as its functionalities. A great app keeps in mind that the user maybe operating a device that has a small touchscreen. The user interface design needs to be as unobtrusive as it can be, leaving out any design elements that don’t add a use or function to the app. Bundling in too many design elements can leave it feeling bulky and will feel unintuitive. Stable and Reliable Before the release of an application, it should be thoroughly tested under multiple scenarios. Disable WiFi, disable the cellular data connection, set the phone to airplane mode and test the app in the most extreme conditions because if you don’t do that, your users will. There can be nothing worse than an application that crashes and you have no idea why it occurred because there was not enough testing. Make sure the application doesn’t over-use system resources. If the platform offers background application support, be certain that your application doesn’t consume too much memory and CPU power otherwise it is very likely that next day the application will no longer be available on the device. Keep it Simple We as individuals notice that simple apps are the most useful and extremely likeable. Try not to cram too much into your app. We often see people coming up with lots of ideas for their apps without realizing that most of the time simplicity truly is key. The best apps have just one or two main functions that perform exceedingly well. One risk though, of adding several components to your app is that you add development cost and app size to provide features that may be sparingly used. Do you know of any other criteria that is integral in mobile apps? Website Jungle is a New Jersey based digital marketing, web development and mobile app development company.