How does user experience impact the success of a mobile app?

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User experience (UX) is the overall impression and satisfaction that a user has when interacting with a mobile app. It encompasses aspects such as usability, functionality, design, accessibility, and feedback. UX is crucial for the success of a mobile app, as it can influence user retention, engagement, loyalty, and revenue. In this article, we will explore how UX impacts the success of a mobile app and what factors to consider when designing and developing a mobile app for different platforms.

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Ahmed Hassan

UI UX and Frontend Specialist | Professional Scrum Master | Over 15 Years in Digital Design Solutions
Ts Kumar Krishnasamy

Microsoft Engineering, FLW/CoPilot - Asia Growth Market & CEMA Lead | NTU Alumni and Industry Fellow

1 Mobile native vs hybrid vs web apps

One of the first decisions that a mobile app developer has to make is whether to create a native, hybrid, or web app. A native app is built specifically for a certain operating system (OS), such as iOS or Android, and can access the device's features and hardware. A hybrid app is a combination of native and web technologies, and can run on multiple platforms with a single code base. A web app is a website that is optimized for mobile devices and runs on a browser. Each type of app has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of UX, performance, compatibility, and maintenance.

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Ahmed Hassan

UI UX and Frontend Specialist | Professional Scrum Master | Over 15 Years in Digital Design Solutions
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User experience (UX) is crucial for the success of a mobile app. It influences user satisfaction, retention, and acquisition. A good UX design ensures the app is easy to use, efficient, and meets user expectations, leading to increased traffic and transactions. Ultimately, a well-designed UX can make or break the success of the app and the business itself.

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Ts Kumar Krishnasamy

Microsoft Engineering, FLW/CoPilot - Asia Growth Market & CEMA Lead | NTU Alumni and Industry Fellow
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technically a well-designed UX can make or break the success depending on the nature of the biz needs. In my POV hybrid is stroking higher attention although the performance and feature parity is vital to balance

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2 UX principles and best practices

No matter the type of app, there are some general UX principles and best practices that can help improve the user experience and the success of a mobile app. Simplicity is key; the app should have a straightforward and intuitive interface with no distractions or clutter, as well as provide clear instructions, feedback, and error messages. Additionally, the app should follow the design guidelines and conventions of the platform and OS, and maintain consistency in terms of look and feel, terminology, icons, and gestures. Responsiveness is also important; the app should load quickly and smoothly with immediate feedback to user actions. It should also adapt to different screen sizes, orientations, resolutions, and handle interruptions and network issues gracefully. Lastly, accessibility is essential; the app should be accessible for users with different abilities, preferences, or needs. It should also support different languages, formats, settings, and adhere to accessibility standards and regulations.

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Ts Kumar Krishnasamy

Microsoft Engineering, FLW/CoPilot - Asia Growth Market & CEMA Lead | NTU Alumni and Industry Fellow
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Each type of app has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of UX, performance, compatibility, and maintenance. Simplicity is key; the app should have a straightforward and intuitive interface with no distractions or clutter, as well as provide clear instructions,

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3 UX testing and evaluation

UX testing and evaluation is an important practice for collecting and analyzing data and feedback from real or potential users of the app. It can help identify and fix usability issues, improve user satisfaction, and measure user behavior and outcomes. There are various methods and tools for UX testing and evaluation, such as user research, user testing, and user feedback. User research is the process of understanding users' needs, goals, preferences, and expectations through surveys, interviews, focus groups, personas, scenarios, and user journeys. User testing is the process of observing and measuring how users interact with the app in a controlled or natural environment through usability tests, A/B tests, beta tests, and analytics. User feedback is the process of gathering and analyzing opinions and suggestions from users about the app through reviews, ratings, comments, surveys, and social media.

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4 UX challenges and trends

UX, like any other field, faces a variety of challenges and trends that can affect the success of a mobile app. For instance, users are becoming increasingly aware and concerned about the security and privacy of their personal data, which means apps must ensure they protect and respect user data and provide clear information on how it is collected, used, and shared. Additionally, users are becoming more diverse and inclusive in terms of their identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences; therefore, apps must cater to this diversity and inclusion while avoiding any bias or discrimination. Finally, users are expecting new features, functionalities, and experiences from apps; as such, apps must innovate to differentiate themselves from the competition and provide value to their users.

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Ts Kumar Krishnasamy

Microsoft Engineering, FLW/CoPilot - Asia Growth Market & CEMA Lead | NTU Alumni and Industry Fellow
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Users/Netizens are becoming increasingly aware & concerned about the security and privacy of their personal data; which means apps must ensure their PII is protected (and respected). Additionally, users are becoming more diverse and inclusive in terms of their identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences; therefore, apps must cater to this diversity and inclusion while avoiding any bias or discrimination.

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5 UX impact on app success

Finally, UX has a direct and indirect impact on the success of a mobile app, as it can affect various metrics and outcomes. For example, UX can influence user retention by providing a satisfying experience that meets the user's needs and goals. It can also influence user engagement by providing a fun and enjoyable experience that motivates users to use the app more often and for longer periods of time. Additionally, UX can influence user loyalty by providing a trustworthy and reliable experience that builds a positive relationship with the user. Lastly, UX can influence user revenue by providing a valuable and convenient experience that encourages users to purchase, subscribe, or recommend the app.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Mobile native vs hybrid vs web apps

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