And once a user has left a rating, they'll never see it again. The new tool was part of an overhaul of the review policy, which also gave developers the ability to respond to user comments directly - but it wasn't mandatory.
So in iOS 11, Apple is introducing not only a built-in review prompt API, but a rule saying that developers can't have a custom review prompt. Instead, there'll be two key restrictions that should reduce headaches for everyone: First, apps will be required to use a new Apple-made review prompt, which allows users to leave a rating without exiting an app. Now, there's evidence that Apple has banned the amphibian outright, as the company has rejected an app called Pepe Scream.
The API could actually make it easier for users to drop some stars on their favorite apps, which could make them more likely to leave a positive review. An app can only display the prompt three times a year, regardless of how often it's been updated.
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What's more, there are other options out there for developers who absolutely, positively need to release an app starring Pepe the Frog - the Google Play Store is much more lax, and has plenty of content featuring the character.
Nothing's worse for your app experience than endless demands for ratings - but, thankfully, those days might finally be over. This means that developers will now all have to use a standardized prompt when asking users to rate and review their app. With iOS 11, developers will be able to preserve their ratings across multiple versions of their apps.
Now, it's worth noting noting that some of the incentive for developers to constantly prompt for reviews has been taken away. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter for updates and his random thoughts on the latest trends in gaming, tech, and comic books.
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