On Friday, December 23, 2011 8:21:38 PM UTC+1, John Coryat wrote: First off, I don't believe market comments have much to do with buying or >> download behavior of the general public. I just don't think they look into >> it that far. I've had four or five one star comments on my app in a row for >> a day or so and the same number of five star comments for days and my >> download numbers don't change. It may make a 5% difference either way but >> in reality, the common user just isn't going to put in that much research >> before making the decision. >> > John, I'd submit that the effect may be different between free and paid apps.
As a dev of paid apps, I'm certain that negative reviews (at least in the 3 most recent) *do* have a chilling effect on sales; I've never conducted a rigorous study, but I have little doubt that I've seen it happen. And as a customer, I certainly do go look at reviews - at least the top 3 - before I spend money on an app, even if it's only a buck or two. OTOH, for free apps I often don't bother, figuring I have nothing to lose if the app turns out to be unsatisfactory. Not saying that I'm an entirely typical Android user, but it certainly seems plausible that some of this effect may extend to the population at large. String -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/android-discuss/-/F_iAMhoHzMUJ. To post to this group, send email to android-discuss@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-discuss+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
