{"id":88342,"date":"2024-01-25T16:53:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/?p=88342"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T09:35:51","slug":"how-to-launch-an-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/blog\/how-to-launch-an-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Launch an App: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-round-1-from-idea-to-pilot\" data-level=\"2\">Round 1: From idea to pilot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-round-2-growing-your-product\" data-level=\"2\">Round 2: Growing your product<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-give-your-idea-a-go-with-instinctools\" data-level=\"2\">Give your idea a go with *instinctools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s end the endless debate on how to launch an app with a single phrase: it depends. If you\u2019re an emerging startup with a nascent app idea, you\u2019re going to start at the very beginning. Get a solid grip on your app idea, create an MVP, acquire lighthouse users, and analyze what you did wrong or right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your product is at its growth stage and you know what you\u2019re doing, you will take a different, more advanced path. Your mobile app should strive to reel in more users, unlock full monetization capabilities, and hopefully secure infinite growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your option is, you may find it challenging to prioritize which fire to address first, and the next best steps to take. That\u2019s why our experts have drawn up a step-by-step checklist that includes the best product launch tips from *instinctools \u2014&nbsp;based on your product maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-round-1-from-idea-to-pilot\">Round 1: From idea to pilot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a startup with a vague product concept, your idea of a successful mobile app launch boils down to pushing out a pilot solution and testing it in the wild. In your case, you and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/custom-mobile-app-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile app development team<\/a> are scientists \u2014 you <strong>hypothesize<\/strong>, <strong>test the hypothesis<\/strong> by performing an experiment, and then, <strong>assess the obtained results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_02-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three formative steps to launch an app: hypothesis, experiment, analysis\" class=\"wp-image-88344\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hypothesize\">Hypothesize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good idea for an app is something that solves the problem your target audience encounters every day. In simple words, your hypothesis is all about finding a nagging problem that exists in an addressable market and solving it with a one-of-a-kind mobile application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conceptualizing-an-app\">Conceptualizing an app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you have to formulate and define the idea behind a mobile application. To do that, your development team works closely with your team to understand the goals, requirements, and vision for the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A tangible, viable, and functional app conceptprovides clear guidance to the designers, developers, and other stakeholders involved in the development process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Dzmitry Shchyhlinski, Head of Backend Development and Solution Architect, *instinctools<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-running-market-research-and-competitor-analysis\">Running market research and competitor analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one hard-and-fast rule in mobile app development, it\u2019s to never skimp on the market research \u2014 unless you want to build a product no one needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market research blends consumer behavior and target market trends to confirm and improve your app concept. Competitive analysis is a subset of market research that allows you to identify key market players and evaluate competitor apps to see where your product idea fits in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both market and competitor research are crucial to <strong>identify opportunities for differentiation, scope out potential features, spot weaknesses and strengths of direct competitors<\/strong>, and assess go-to pricing and marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-your-goals\">Setting your goals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without understanding the destination, it&#8217;s very difficult to reach it. The goal-setting is focused on gaining an understanding of what the business is expecting to get from the project and how the team can contribute to this overriding goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, there are <strong>a few high-level goals behind a project that are then broken down into specific, measurable objectives<\/strong>. At this stage, you also set the KPIs specific to your product. These can include the activation rate, the number of app downloads, MAUs, and other success criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identifying-your-target-audience\">Identifying your target audience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/259329\/ios-and-android-app-user-retention-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statista<\/a>, most app categories have an average 30-day retention rate of 1.5% to 11.3%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#99cc00\"><strong><em>To stick around as long as possible, your product should be built with the potential app users in mind.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/software-product-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">product team<\/a> can fall back on the various techniques to study the app\u2019s target audience. Surveys, social media research, focus groups, and even a dedicated landing page can plumb the depths of your customer&#8217;s thoughts, demographics, needs, and goals. The design team then develops <strong>user flows<\/strong> to define interactions needed to achieve a common goal via your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of the flows captured, you can assume what app features are required to let the user achieve their goal. In parallel with this stage, <strong>your development team gathers functional and non-functional requirements<\/strong> for the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-running-feasibility-check\">Running feasibility check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, the team evaluates the technical feasibility of the project. Testing for technical feasibility, the team gains confidence in the proposed solution and ensures that the solution can be implemented with the available resources, technologies, and architectures. The proposed solutions should also meet the functional and non-functional requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mobile app development team has been part of the discovery efforts, then by this time, they already know whether the solution is feasible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coming-up-with-a-unique-value-proposition\">Coming up with a unique value proposition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mobile app launch strategy is not complete without a <strong>unique selling proposition (USP)<\/strong> that embodies the core differentiators of your product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#99cc00\"><strong><em>Your app\u2019s unique selling point can be easily distilled from the app\u2019s value map and user persona mapping.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deciding-on-a-monetization-strategy\">Deciding on a monetization strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>So many mobile apps fail to generate revenue just because their monetization strategy is off-target. Understanding the preferences, behaviors, and spending habits of your potential users is crucial for choosing the right monetization strategy. <strong>The target operating platform should come into consideration as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, on the Google Play Store, users <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/983\/mobile-app-monetization\/#topicOverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gravitate towards<\/a> free mobile apps, while on the App Store, users are more inclined to make in-app purchases and download premium apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"four best app monetization strategies\" class=\"wp-image-88348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cta-blog-block-cta cta-blog\"><span class=\"draw draw_color-right draw_undefined\"><\/span><span class=\"draw draw_color-left draw_gray\"><\/span><div class=\"cta-blog__wrap\"><div class=\"cta-blog__left\" style=\"max-width:367px\"><p class=\"cta-blog__title\">Turn your idea into a revenue-generating reality<\/p><p class=\"cta-blog__desc\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"button button_undefined button_bg-gray cta-blog__btn\"><a href=\"#contact-form\" class=\"link-anchor\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a quote<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cta-blog__form form_light\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experiment\">Experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous stage is all about mulling over your new app idea. Meanwhile, the next phase is all about putting your hypothesis into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-a-type-of-the-app-native-cross-platform-or-hybrid\">Choosing a type of the app: native, cross-platform, or hybrid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision whether to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/blog\/native-vs-cross-platform-mobile-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">native, cross-platform<\/a>, or hybrid app depends on <strong>the app&#8217;s complexity, app\u2019s functionality, and target users<\/strong>. <strong>Time to market, budget consideration<\/strong>,<strong> tech requirements<\/strong>, and other factors also play a role in decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_04-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"an algorithm for choosing between native, cross-platform, and hybrid development\" class=\"wp-image-88350\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-mockups-wireframes-prototypes\">Creating mockups, wireframes, prototypes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the developers are figuring out the best path to implement your app idea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/ui-ux-design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UX\/UI designers <\/a>are keying in on the looks. By leaning on the user flow, designers <strong>develop a realistic model of what the application will look like<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this is an experiment, there\u2019s no point in creating a full-blown user interface. Instead, designers can envision the look and feel of the future product by developing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A wireframe \u2014 a basic, low-fidelity blueprint for UI designs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mockup \u2014 a more detailed, yet static iteration of the wireframe outline with detailed visual elements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A prototype \u2014 functional, pixel-perfect simulations of a ready product used for usability testing and user feedback sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"examples of every stage of product design, from a wireframe to a mockup to a prototype\" class=\"wp-image-88352\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In real life, design teams can start anywhere from low-fidelity to high-fidelity models depending on the project specifics and the team\u2019s experience with the product.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Aliaksei Saukhin, Lead UX Designer, *instinctools<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starting-small-with-a-proof-of-concept-and-or-a-minimum-viable-product-nbsp\">Starting small with a Proof of Concept and\/or a Minimum Viable Product&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, you piece together the insights and drafts to give your idea a real turn. There are two popular approaches to giving shape to the hypothesis while also testing the assumptions: you can either start with a PoC or go into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/mvp-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developing an MVP<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the idea has been implemented before or there is a similar product on the market, your development team can move on to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/blog\/building-an-mvp-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building a Minimum Viable Product<\/a>. For example, something as tried and tested as a food delivery app or a dating app can start its journey as an MVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if it\u2019s a unique product concept, your app development team might need to assess whether the tech assumption can be implemented (without consuming excessive resources or time) and will function as envisioned. In this case, your team should resort to a Proof of Concept that would allow verifying the overall idea\u2019s feasibility. For example, this might be true for IoT-based applications that integrate with a variety of smart home systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-incorporating-analytics-instruments-into-the-app\">Incorporating analytics instruments into the app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#99cc00\"><strong><em>Just like with any scientific experiment, you need enough data about the app\u2019s performance to draw a conclusion.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why app developers embed analytics tools like Google Analytics, AppsFlyer, and others into your MVP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tools track application data via SDKs and enable you to get a bird\u2019s-eye view of the user journey and <strong>drill down into specific metrics like retention rate, engagements, drop-offs<\/strong>, and others. Along with user behavior, you can crunch the numbers to analyze the performance of marketing channels and calculate ROAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing\">Testing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing your pilot product is another preparation step in the mobile app launch process. Although you create a product for the sake of functionality, you also need to make sure that the product is reliable and usable. In this case, you don\u2019t have to cover all use cases. <strong>Usually, manual testing is good enough to validate the product\u2019s usability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-submitting-the-app-to-the-stores\">Submitting the app to the stores<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the MVP is polished, it\u2019s time to debut it to the audience. Advertising campaigns, word of mouth, robust social media presence, and other marketing magic tricks can help you generate more buzz for your product and attract users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-analysis\">Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishing an MVP on app stores is only half the battle of setting it up for future success. Post-launch, you need to <strong>gather user feedback and estimate the app\u2019s performance<\/strong> to see whether your hypothesis has been a dud or a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#99cc00\"><strong><em>If your hypothesis is proven right and your pilot solution manages to rally a lighthouse audience, you can move on to growing your MVP into a full-fledged solution. If not, you rinse and repeat.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cta-blog-block-cta cta-blog\"><span class=\"draw draw_color-right draw_undefined\"><\/span><span class=\"draw draw_color-left draw_gray\"><\/span><div class=\"cta-blog__wrap\"><div class=\"cta-blog__left\" style=\"max-width:367px\"><p class=\"cta-blog__title\">Build a mobile product your users will love<\/p><p class=\"cta-blog__desc\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"button button_undefined button_bg-gray cta-blog__btn\"><a href=\"#contact-form\" class=\"link-anchor\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact our team<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cta-blog__form form_light\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-round-2-growing-your-product\">Round 2: Growing your product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your pilot solution has gained some traction and got some admirers, you can up the ante by turning it into a popular, mature, and resilient product with a high Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, business owners come to us with <strong>a well-defined set of requirements<\/strong> and a well-shaped idea of how, where, and why to grow their mobile applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_06-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\" stages of mobile app evolution\" class=\"wp-image-88345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performing-business-analysis\">Performing business analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Business analysts scope your business requirements and translate them into tech requirements. Together with tech experts, they scope and document the <strong>limitations, dependencies, major features, business context<\/strong>, and other crucial input to provide a baseline for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-developing-a-solution-architecture-that-checks-all-the-boxes\">Developing a solution architecture that checks all the boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the tech requirements, technical architects design an optimal architecture for your product. The mobile app architecture lays the foundation for your product and defines what data is collected, how it is transferred, etc. An easily scalable and flexible architecture makes product growth simple and minimizes usability challenges and security issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-a-development-approach\">Choosing a development approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many options available when it comes to the development approach. Each differs by <strong>the level of flexibility<\/strong> required, <strong>the ability to handle change<\/strong>, and <strong>the level of collaboration<\/strong> within your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Most common approaches fall under the Agile group and break the development process into small, manageable iterations so your development team can release functional increments more quickly. In most cases, the team doesn\u2019t use a methodology in its pure form. Instead, your developers combine different techniques to create a unique workflow that goes with your project.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Dzmitry Shchyhlinski, Head of Backend Development and Solution Architect, *instinctools<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deciding-on-the-tech-stack-and-the-app-type\">Deciding on the tech stack and the app type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When validating a hypothesis, you don\u2019t need a solid foundation for your product. <strong>When building for growth, however, it\u2019s important to choose the right tech stack<\/strong>. A tech stack includes languages, frameworks, and tools used to build your app, so it&#8217;s crucial to choose your technologies wisely. But keep in mind there\u2019s no silver bullet, it all comes down to your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the choice of the tech stack also depends on the target operating system. If you&#8217;re building for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/ios-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS<\/a>, your development team will rely on languages like Swift or Objective-C, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/android-app-development-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android <\/a>apps are typically built using Java or Kotlin. Cross-platform technologies such as Flutter and React Native make your application fit for both platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engineering-testing-and-managing-risks\">Engineering, testing, and managing risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some may assume that mobile apps are a simple facade that doesn\u2019t require substantial engineering effort, the very nature of mobile app development makes it an uphill task. A mobile app developer has to consider many different platforms and devices while creating an application to make sure the app works perfectly across all target devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for the engineering stage, your <strong>development team sets up the development environment, code servers, and testing servers<\/strong>. If your team is going down the Agile path, they divide the entire development phase into short time-boxed sprints. Each sprint is dedicated to developing specific features and functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At *instinctools, continuous testing is an essential ingredient of our engineering undertakings that allows our team to spot and address issues early on in the development process. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/software-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QA engineers <\/a>also rely on automated testing tools to streamline this process and maximize the quality of the deliverables. The implementation of various risk management tools makes it easier for us to guard the project against inevitable risks, issues, and changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, app developers also strike the right balance between innovation and compliance, making sure your solution is up to the industry standards and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-a-secret-ingredient-of-a-successful-launch-beta-release\">Adding a secret ingredient of a successful launch: beta release<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies have advanced screenings before the big premiere. Software development has beta testing where your development team makes a beta version of your mobile app available to the public. This pre-release exercise allows the team to <strong>test the beta version under real conditions<\/strong>, collect end-user feedback, and resolve any remaining issues before the software&#8217;s final release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A beta release can be open or closed depending on the group of beta testers. In any case, it gives insights into what enhancements should be made before the roll-out and ensures that the final solution meets the desired quality standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-publishing-your-mobile-product-on-the-app-marketplace\">Publishing your mobile product on the app marketplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The stable application version is finally all set up to be published on the app store of your choice. Before submitting the application, your app developers make sure it\u2019s in line with the Google Play Store and App Store guidelines, including the application\u2019s analytics services, third-party SDKs, ad networks, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To pave the way for a successful launch, make sure your app\u2019s name, icon, description, and app screenshots are ready for your product page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adopting-app-store-optimization-to-make-a-splash\">Adopting app store optimization to make a splash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/splitmetrics.com\/glossary\/what-is-app-store-search\/#:~:text=According%20to%20research%2C%2070%25%20of,in%20lost%20downloads%20and%20revenue.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a>, almost 65% of downloads happen directly after a search on the App Store, while 70% of visitors discover apps through search. It means that if you don\u2019t put your product in front of your audience, users might walk past it, carrying their money to your competitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instinctools.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-launch-an-app_-the-ultimate-guide_07-1024x992.jpg\" alt=\"App store optimization (ASO) elements\" class=\"wp-image-88346\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>App store optimization (ASO) helps rank your app higher in the app store listing and makes it more visible to potential customers. ASO includes optimizing your app name and app title, keywords, description, and other elements for search. Other common ASO tactics include paid ads, category rankings, and top charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monitoring-app-performance\">Monitoring app performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes having lag issues or using a bug-ridden application. However, bug fixing is a significant time suck for developers. That&#8217;s why developers integrate real-time crash reporting tools and analytics into the app before publishing it on the store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tools automate collecting, organizing, and prioritizing app crash reports, giving your app team a better idea of how the app fares in the wild. Developers tackle high-severity and high-impact bugs first, while minor issues are put away for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pushing-out-regular-updates\">Pushing out regular updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A constant release schedule is a concept that developers incline to as updates positively impact user experience. The rule of thumb is to present 1 to 2 small improvements per month that include minor upgrades, redesigns, and new features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the cadence may vary depending on your improvement roadmap, user feedback, and stakeholder requirements. All updates are planned and implemented sequentially based on the roll-out roadmap. Usually, developers release new features through a phased approach by gradually increasing the number of users who get the updated version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-providing-continuous-support\">Providing continuous support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New features may provide additional value to your updates, but the most important reason to keep an eye on your app post-release is to make sure it has relevant functionality and faultless performance. 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