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The Perfect Settings Design for a Mobile App: What Makes an App Successful?
What the Consider on Settings in Mobile Apps: The Lowdown and Key Tips
When was the last time you installed an app and changed its default settings? Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I changed app settings except when made a change in all apps. I’m not alone either. Most people use apps in default settings.
It bodes well for mobile apps. Because the settings that come by default mean that it appeals to the general user audience. Apps should guide users to the right choices during the installation phase. What do I mean?
Get the Application Ready Quickly
Users should be able to use the application in a short time after downloading the application to their phones. Presenting the onboarding process in the best possible way will already make the app ready. I recommend you to read this article about onboarding.
For example, users in their 20s and 50s can use the application. News apps can be a good example of this. One of the methods I like very much in news applications is that it allows you to choose the font size during the onboarding process. Thus, people with eye health problems can adjust their settings at the beginning of the app.
Requesting Information from the User
I mentioned that it is necessary to ensure that users use the app as quickly as possible. The first thing that prevents this is the permissions for the app to work. But while doing this, it is necessary not to tire the user as much as possible. Users don’t know better than you what they want and how to give permission.
Get the necessary information from the system for the app to work. For example, if the app needs location, don’t manually ask the user for location. Ask permission for the phone’s location service. Of course…
