How do you decide on installing a new app?

[MobiSystems Inc]

1. I regularly go through the "featured" apps to try out the best available
2. I only use "search" option and carefully read through the description and reviews to find what will suit my needs best
3. I get informed on what's trending via online forums, iMore
4. I only install an app if a friend recommends it

 

[G1ggs]

I often download the apps which has what I want and has great comments. (more than 4 stars from users)

 

[HankAZ]

Apps are easy come, easy go. I download them when I decide I want it.

Me, too. And when I tire of them, I just delete them from my devices.

 

[Just_Me_D]

If I think the app will benefit me productivity-wise, and I agree on its price, then I'll buy it/download & install it. If my son(s) want me to participate in a multiplayer game then I'll install it. Furthermore, when I have the time, I'll install and test various apps that were recommended by either the blog team or the iMore members.

 

[MobiSystems Inc]

Thank you for the comments.

 

[TupWeb1987]

I always check the reviews, check the All Versions tab to see all the reviews:biggrin:

 

[Michael Brydie]

Screenshots for me. You can instantly see if the app is what you're looking for. I mostly download games for me and kids.

 

[Lysogora]

in case of games
1. Screenshots
2. Descriptions
3.reviews, especially adequate negative ones

 

[anon(9424572)]

I usually search for the type of app I'm after - say relaxation app - then look through the various feedback for each app & download a trial/free version before deciding on which full app to buy.
Same goes for any app which looks to be one I'd use - check feedback & download trial/free version to test it.

 

[Ledsteplin]

1. Needful
2. Useful
3. Fun
4. Affordable

I do read the descriptions and the reviews. I take the reviews with a grain of salt. And I've learned to spot when a dev is padding the reviews.

Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5. ☮

 

[hiclub]

i've only bought one paid app in my whole life and i have, like, 10 screens of apps on my iphone. so most likely free. then, i install pretty much every app in my vertical to keep track of competition. other than that, twitter/facebook groups for app discovery/elsewhere online but i almost never look up apps in the app store.

 

[gdruin74]

If I need it I install it.

 

[metllicamilitia]

If it sounds like it has what I'm looking for and I like the screenshots, I download it and try it. If it's not what I'm looking for, I delete it.


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[warement]

Pretty much the same with you. i think most people look for apps at the feature apps

 

[Mike Vazovski]

1. Recommendations
2. Reviews
3. Nice icon and screen shots
4. Free of the day or similar

 

[Silk ASMR]

as long as I am on wifi then I will download it

 

[cbDev]

If I find an app or game I like I will then check similar apps or clones to see if there is a version out there that might work better for me or in the case of games a version that is more fun.

 

[Annie Colin]

I decide the game by its screenshots、customer reviews、customer ratings and judgement on the Internet. That's why I choose Z Fighters.

 

[Aris Christofi]

sometimes i just give it a go

 

[94tops]

just that picture and name of app has to get my focus