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According to Comscore MobiLens, 2014, U.S., age 18+, monthly average
34,5%65,5%
8,4%
8,9%
6,2%
3,7%
4,8%
2,4%
0 Apps
Any
Apps
1 App
2 Apps
3 Apps
4 Apps
5-7 Apps
8+ Apps
Smartphone Users’
Number of App Downloads Per Month
The neverending battle for engaged users
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For a developer with a single title competing
with largest developers by performance
marketing approach (LTV > CPI), basically
means to compete with the size of their
networks
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For a developer with a single title competing
with largest developers by performance
marketing approach (LTV > CPI), basically
means to compete with the size of their
networks
It makes no sense to compete with
networks in terms of money. Without multi-
million investments traction has to come
from product positioning.
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2. Accessibility analysis
● Stores: iOS, Android, Amazon, Windows
● Devices: iPhone or both smartphone and tablet
● Localization (how many geos)
● User reviews (number of reviews, sentiments analysis –
bugs/ features, quality – average # of stars)
Goals: Check coverage of competitive products
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3. Traffic pattern analysis
● Check “Featuring”
● Paid ranking boosts
● Trafc sources analysis (Similarweb)
Tools and services: AppAnnie , Similarweb
Goals: Identify any signifcant changes in ranking to try to correlate with
the app promotion activity
Duolingo shot up to the top fve
apps in Apple's App Store
immediately after getting featured
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4. Media relations analysis
● Search for mentions of the product on web
● Search queries in Google (if applicable)
● Research social media for product activity
● Search for special promo actions or ofine
events
● Researching developer’s communication with
users via user reviews (for Google Play)
Goals: Link the ranking dynamics and mentions in certain media releases
or media events
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5. Product updates analysis
● Frequency of updates
● What exactly was updated (name changed/ features
added / bugs eliminated)
Goals: Research the frequency of product updates and key focus
of development team
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6. ASO (keywords and visuals) analysis
● Comparing app titles and
keywords used in title
● App Icon analysis
● Screenshots analysis
● App preview video trailer analysis
Goals: Researching key elements of ASO and main areas of user interest
● Description analysis
● Researching current keywords / comparing
with similar apps
● Researching user feedback for related
keywords for iOS and GP
● Reviews semantics analysis (bugs / features)
Tools and services: Sensortower, MobiledevHQ, AppTweak, Appbot.co
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7. Monetization model analysis
● Check all versions - Paid / Free / Freemium / Paidmium
● What formats (banners, interstitials, ofer walls etc.. )
● Which networks used
● Compare top grossing positions if applicable
Goals: Identify key revenue channels
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8. Key product features analysis
● Main features developers are proud of (often in description, screenshots)
● Features mentioned in user reviews
● Features mentioned in media outlets / press
● Push notifcations
Goals: Identify development team’s focus
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Build marketing strategy according to your product
1.
Think about your product / market ft and customer’s
expectations instead of just thinking in terms LTV / CPI2.
3.
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Build marketing strategy according to your product
Build marketing strategy according to your product
1.
Think about your product ftting into market and customer’s
expectations instead of just thinking in terms LTV/ CPI2.
Don’t try to repeat competitor’s success story
without knowing their fnancials3.
27. It’s good to know
what it takes to achieve your goal!
28. Thorough research is a key to
success
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Ofce Suite Free reached highest positions on
the App Store in its category. Specifcally for
iPad Business by countries:
● #2 in Germany,
● #2 in Italy,
● #2 in Spain,
● #3 in France,
30. Ask me a question
Now or later!
Sergey Kanishchev
Director of Product Growth
Mail: skanishchev@comboapp.com
Skype: skanishchev.comboapp
Cell: +38 063 424 88 85