5 Splendid App Analytic Tools To Boost Up Your App Business
June 01, 2017 by RSS Feed
Mobile App technology is evolving every day with the numerous applications adding in the app store. To compete for the top in today’s rigorous app market conditions you need to be the best in your app category.
There are more than 2 million apps in the Apple App Store fighting to make their permanent identity and space.
With the recent advancement in the mobile app world, some app analytic tools will help you maximize app store search results but some are also built to ensure app quality.
These tools help the developers to analyze certain data with some useful information about the app. Tools allow the developer to know the audience and review some specific stats which helps in increasing engagement and revenue.
Here are list of 5 Mobile App analytic tools with their functionality that will help you be a successful app developer and publisher.
1. Countly
Countly is a well-known app analytical tool used by developers to analyze mobile app performance.
Key Features
- You will be able to increase engagement with push notifications.
- It allows you to track by geography, custom events, devices, sessions frequency to precisely analyze key app use data.
- Detailed data is available without any SQL query with real time crashing report of all platforms.
- Countly is an open source portal so you can add many plugins which make it more flexible than others.
Owned by Google, this analytic tools is free of cost and helps the developers to refine app info.
Key Features
- Firebase gives you up to 500 event types consisting of 25 attributes for each.
- It precisely tells the developer which features, push notification, media and content are most effective. You will also know which users are engaging most with run attribution and revenue reporting.
- It allows you to integrate your data with Bigquery and analyse your own data. You can even create a custom dashboard and manage according to your way.
Google mobile app analytics is a terrific tool that you can use for gathering information in order to enhance the app experience.
Key features
- It gives you all the data regarding users sessions, platforms, geography and devices.
- You can get critical information to improve your app such as duration of sessions of each user.
- It also provides you with information like which features are a user using most and which path are they following are also available.
4.Fabric
This mobile app analytic tool is one of the best that many developers use to properly optimize their apps.
Key Features
- Get instant alerts so you can take proactive steps to ensure the reliability of mobile app.
- Increase user engagement by adding live social media content.
- You can track active -user activity and other action any way you want.
- Real -time crashing report with real-time analytics.
- This tool was originally built by Twitter and was later acquired by Google.
5.Mixpanel
For those who are a bit more ambitious and want to dig deeper to improve their apps, this tool is a must-have. It’s an event based analytical tool that will give you the data about your app that others won’t. After installing the SDK you can manage or custom events and track the data of app.
Key features
- You can get elementary data regarding user engagement.
- Delivers you insight into the reasons behind users leaving or abandoning your app.
- Increase engagement by push notifications and emails.
- You can create custom audience lists with triggered notifications.
All of these great tools will help you rise to the top and be app development success stories.
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Protect and Defend Humanity in Zombie Gunship Survival
May 26, 2017 by RSS Feed
Zombie Gunship Survival (Free) by flaregames and Limbic is an aerial shooter game where you take to the skies to rain destruction upon an endless horde of zombies. If you enjoyed the original Zombie Gunship from a few years back, or just love to shoot zombies with a grand arsenal of weapons, then Zombie Gunship Survival is a game you should check out.
It seems that zombies are never a dying trend, and they only got a rise in popularity a few years ago when “The Walking Dead” came to television. While I’ve enjoyed a lot of zombie-themed games and shows, personally, I’ve gotten a little tired of the same thing over and over again. If you’re going to use zombies, at least make it something that is unique and different, right? Fortunately, that’s what Zombie Gunship Survival is to me, because it’s not your typical zombie shoot-em-up in a first person perspective. I also got a chance to try the game out earlier this year at GDC, and I was thoroughly impressed with what the game offered. Now that it’s finally available, I had to get my hands on it, of course.
Visually, Zombie Gunship Survival is rather impressive with the high definition, realistic graphics. The game is rendered in 3-D with top notch visuals that are fairly detailed and textured, and the lighting is done well for a gloomy post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie hordes. The plane itself looks just like the real thing, and all of the weapons that you can find and equip are true-to-life as well. The real kicker with this game are the visuals during combat, because you’re taking control of an AC–130 Gunship and see the world through the plane’s gun scopes. This means that you’ll see everything in black-and-white, inverted, and it’s all kind of fuzzy because the missions are during night. Think of night-vision goggles — that’s what Zombie Gunship Survival will look like most of the time. The different types of zombies you’ll encounter have their own unique appearances and behaviors, and the character portraits of various characters and troops you deploy are lifelike. Animations in the game are smooth and fluid, so there was no issue with lag or choppiness on my iPhone 7 (though personally I think an iPad is best suited for this game). There’s a haunting and somewhat eerie soundtrack in the background that fits the mood perfectly, and the sound effects of your weapons are faithful representations of what you’d expect in reality. Overall, the developers did a great job with the visual and audio design quality of Zombie Gunship Survival, and even if you didn’t play the first one, you can still appreciate the authenticity of this sequel.
Zombie Gunship Survival is level-based and the missions just get harder in difficulty as you make progress. There’s also no way to skip ahead if you don’t like a stage, so everything is fairly linear. The game starts off slow enough, as you discover that you’re one of the few survivors of a devastating zombie apocalypse, and the only way to stay alive in this wasteland is to jump into an AC–130 Gunship and help other survivors raid bases and other areas for resources to survive. In the game, you’re expected to go on these quests with different objectives (keeps things interesting) and complete them to earn resources to expand your headquarters, as well as get valuable weapons and other upgrades for your gunship. Since each mission may be different (and some are harder than others), you’ll be briefed on the goal beforehand. There’s a tutorial in the beginning, so you will learn the basics as you go. Like most games, you can earn up to three medals on each stage as well, depending on your performance, so try not to screw up too bad when you’re in zombie-infested ruins. However, you can always go back and replay specific missions you’ve cleared if you want to do a bit of grinding for resources.
The controls in Zombie Gunship Survival are simple and straightforward. Before you officially start a mission, you have to deploy your troops somewhere on the map. Just tap on the spot you want them to deploy at, but be wary of sentry towers and other hazards that are not safe for your troops. Once the ground units are deployed, the mission starts. Your job is to basically follow them and provide air support when needed. If you notice zombies heading toward your units, aim and shoot. You can pan the camera around with your finger, and use a pinching gesture to zoom in or out. Make sure your target is in the crosshair, and then tap-and-hold on the weapon button (to the left) to fire. When you have multiple guns equipped, just tap on the one you want to use right now. But be warned — the weapons can overheat if you fire for too long, and some may have a limited amount of ammo, so you have to wait for it to cool down if need be. This means that you should time your attacks at the right time so you aren’t overwhelmed. Eventually, you’ll also be able to command the ground troops, telling them when to stop and go, and bring in more air support.
When you complete missions, you will get resources that are needed to upgrade the buildings in your headquarters. There are also defense missions that you can do, where you must protect the headquarters from incoming zombies for a certain amount of time. Doing this will get you more rewards, so you will want to do it as often as you can if possible. You can also get crates that are full of loot, though there are timers on these when you open it, so you have to wait before you can collect the prizes (though you can spend gold bar premium currency to speed things up). And if you want more crates of loot, you can spend gold bars to get them, or drop some cash through in-app purchases to have enough funds.
I’ve only started Zombie Gunship Survival, but so far it’s an enjoyable way to pass the time. I love how realistic the graphics are because it is truly immersive and unique, unlike some other zombie shooter games that I’ve seen. The controls are easy enough to understand, and you can easily change the y-axis and x-axis to have inverted movement. I’m usually not a fan of freemium base building games, but the distinctive combat system of Zombie Gunship Survival is interesting enough to keep me coming back for more. I don’t like the timers for opening crates though, but I suppose I can live with it.
I recommend giving Zombie Gunship Survival a try if you are looking for a great zombie shooter that is unlike the norm. You can find Zombie Gunship Survival on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for free. There are in-app purchases.
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Skullgirls, the Fighting Game for Everyone, is Now on iOS
May 25, 2017 by RSS Feed
Skullgirls (Free) by LINE Corporation is a mobile port of the original Skullgirls fighting game that came out five years ago. If you enjoyed games like Injustice 2 but want something a bit more unique than just DC characters, then Skullgirls will be right up your alley.
When I’m under a bit of stress, I like to take out my frustrations in the form of video games, for the most part. It’s just easy to watch my troubles go away for a short while in the form of explosions and punches and other fun things that I can’t do in reality. And while I’m definitely not a pro at fighting games, I like to play them just because it’s fun to virtually beat up your foes in a flurry of attacks, and it seems fighters are getting quite popular lately from Injustice 2 and now Skullgirls. To be honest, while I’ve heard of Skullgirls before, I never actually looked into what it was until now. I saw that it was released on iOS last night, and I had to give it a shot because the gorgeous artwork just called out to me, plus hey, fighters are fun (even if you’re not great at them).
Visually, Skullgirls is stunningly beautiful. The entire game carries a hand-drawn anime-like art style that is incredibly detailed and amazing to look at, with everything rendered in 2-D against spectacular backdrops. In fact, the art style kind of reminds me of The World Ends With You, which is not a bad thing at all. Each character in the game (playable or not) has a unique and distinctive appearance that makes them truly stand out on their own, and they have smooth and fluid movement animations in battle, as well as bouncy and bubbly idle animations. The character portraits are drawn nicely, and the color palette in the game ranges from dark and gloomy tones to bold and vibrant hues, so the contrast is done well. The game runs smoothly on my iPhone 7 and I had no performance issues, although the game did crash once while I was still doing background game data downloading, but nothing after that was done. Skullgirls has a rather upbeat and jazzy soundtrack in the background that is delightful to listen to, and it adds another layer of depth to the somewhat steampunk theme. There are also fun sound effects as you engage in battle, and each character has voiced dialogue that you can hear in fights, which only adds to the fun. As someone who has not played Skullgirls before, I’m thoroughly impressed with the visual and audio design of this mobile version.
Even if you played the original Skullgirls game, there’s plenty of reason to play this mobile version as well. At the moment, there are several game modes that are available to all players: Story, Prize Fights, Daily Events, and Training. The developers also note that there will be more game modes coming in the future, so keep your eyes peeled.
The Story Mode is the core of the game, and where you will probably spend most of your time on. This mode will teach you the basics of the game (great for newbies) and also reveal the plot, in which you must find the mysterious Skullgirl before she destroys New Meridian. For those who don’t know, Skullgirls revolves around the “Skull Heart,” which is a powerful artifact with the ability to grant wishes to women. But if the wisher has an impure soul, she is transformed into the “Skullgirl,” which is a monster bent on destruction. Throughout the Story Mode, players will encounter various NPCs as well as play specific fighters that are crucial to the storyline.
Prize Fights are where you can compete against other players to win prizes, which are more fighters for your roster. These battles will be 3v3, so you will want to compose your team to expose the enemy’s weaknesses. Daily Events feature one specific fighter each day, and have different challenges that await you with the opportunity to earn special moves and Blockbuster attacks for that specific character, so you will want to take advantage of them if there’s a main fighter you want to power up. There’s also a training mode if you want to practice with specific characters and hone your technique in real fights.
The controls in Skullgirls mobile are pretty straightforward and intuitive for what it’s worth. To do a basic attack, just tap on the screen. You can do a combo attack by tapping in quick succession. Swipe right to do a dash attack, and swipe left to evade. Swiping down lets you do a low attack, and an upwards swipe lets you get the foe in the air and then you can juggle them with combos. If you swipe up with two fingers, you’ll perform a grab. You can do a charge attack by doing a tap-and-hold on the screen, but be warned — these take a while to charge up and leave you vulnerable, so timing is critical. To block, just tap-and-hold with two fingers on the screen.
Additionally, you’ll have some buttons in the lower left corner of the screen — the button on the outer part lets you perform your Blockbuster move, but only if the gauge is charged (do attacks and blocks to fill it). The other button lets you do your character’s special move, which are stronger attacks that can also have abilities, such as inflicting bleed (damage over time) or break through the enemy’s armor. If you’re a newbie to fighting games in general, there is also a Fight Assist option, which changes the game into a more turn-based strategy fight.
Skullgirls is based on tag team fights for the most part, though some story missions involve only one-on-one battles. To change out the current fighter, just tap on the portrait of the one you want to bring in. When you win a battle, your fighters will gain experience points, even if they may have fallen during the fight. When they have enough experience points to level up, that means you can go into their character detail page and expand their capabilities through the skill tree, as long as you have enough skill points.
You can also get character skills as prizes, and these can be equipped on fighters to gain more options in battle. If you have the gold coin for it, everything can also be upgraded, and fighters can be powered-up by sacrificing unnecessary fighters if you don’t feel like leveling them up the traditional way. While the game’s meat and potatoes is the fighting aspect, there are a lot of RPG elements thrown into the mix, which just add another layer of depth and strategy to everything. Plus, each fighter has an element, and the elements are strong and weak against another, just like rock-paper-scissors. If you have played games like Fire Emblem, then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
When you start out in Skullgirls, you’ll only have a limited selection of fighters to choose from. However, if you have enough Theonite (blue crystal premium currency), you can head to the shop and spend it for Relics, which let you obtain new fighters for your collection. These are completely random, so if you get a duplicate fighter, it’s good fodder for powering up another one.
Even though I was not too familiar with Skullgirls before this week, I think I’m now a fan. The artwork is downright amazing, and I love the voice acting for these lively characters. The music is also catchy and pleasant, and I’m not that big of a jazz fan to begin with. While I still prefer physical buttons for my fighting games, I think Skullgirls did well with the touch screen controls, because they’re not too bad and everything is responsive. The story is interesting and I like that there are multiple game modes so you can always find something entertaining if you need a break from a particular mode. While I don’t think I’ll be using the Fight Assist mode, it’s nice that the option is there for those who usually don’t play fighting games, which make this title truly a “fighting game for everyone.”
I recommend giving Skullgirls a download if you want an awesome mobile fighting game, or if you were already a fan of the Skullgirls. You can find Skullgirls on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for free. There are in-app purchases.
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No Stick Shooter is Packed With Explosive Retro Fun
May 23, 2017 by RSS Feed
No Stick Shooter ($1.99) by Happy Robot Games is a retro arcade shooter that will take you back to the days of Missile Command. If you liked old-school arcade games like , but want something more challenging, then you will love what No Stick Shooter has to offer.
When I was a kid growing up, I remember having an old Windows PC with classic games already installed on it, such as Asteroids, Tempest, and Missile Command. I would spend hours on these types of games, because what else was I going to do with my time? Because of this, I grew a love for arcade games because they would prove to be challenging and I liked to see if I could beat my own previous score each and every time. With the iPhone and the introduction of the App Store almost a decade ago, I have been on the lookout for great new arcade games that I could take with me wherever I go, and one of my favorite genres of arcade games are shooters. But let’s face it — dual stick shooters are fun and all, but the concept gets a bit tiring after a while, and even I need a break from them every now and then. So when I saw No Stick Shooter on the App Store, I was intrigued by the idea of a Geometry Wars-like game that does not follow the standard formula of two virtual joysticks for controls. If you’re seeking a challenge, then No Stick Shooter doesn’t disappoint.
Visually, No Stick Shooter has an aesthetic style that strongly reminds me of Geometry Wars, and that’s because of the various geometric shapes that are used for the enemy ships that fast approach you. The game takes place in space, so you have a rich galactic backdrop that has vivid hues of blue, red, and even green, that are mixed in to a gradient coloring with pitch black darkness. The bright neon lines and shapes that make up the enemies that you’ll be facing off against contrast nicely with the dark backdrop, and there are plenty of nice particle effects when it comes to the explosions that you’ll be seeing on screen. Your ship sits alone at the bottom of the screen, in all of its bright white light glory. The icons that dictate the type of weapon you are equipped with are easy to recognize from a glance, and even when things get hectic in the game, at least all of the chaos looks beautiful. There is a adrenaline-pumping EDM soundtrack that is rather fitting for the pace of the game, and the sound effects are fun to hear.
Since No Stick Shooter is an arcade shooter at its core, it is level based and players must progress through the stages in a linear order. At the moment, the game has 30 levels of increasing difficulty, and there are three boss fights to go through, so there will be a boss after every 10 stages. While the main objective of each level is to get rid of all of the enemies before you die, there are also three side goals on each that you can see before you start. These missions involve getting a certain number of points, not taking any hits, and more. While 30 stages may not seem like a lot at first, the game is relatively hard and some stages will definitely take more than one attempt to complete. Plus, if you are a completionist, or just like to chase after high scores, then there is a lot of replay value in No Stick Shooter.
The controls in No Stick Shooter are what set it apart from other arcade shooters, which are usually dual stick. Instead, you control a stationary turret at the bottom of the screen that is protected by a few shields that are able to withstand a few hits if need be, but will have to recharge once the current supply is depleted. Your turret is unable to move around freely, so you are stuck at the bottom. However, you can tap anywhere to shoot, which also serves as your aiming mechanism. While you can shoot as often as you’d like, keep in mind that your turret only has a limited amount of energy, and if you fire off too many rounds in quick succession, your energy runs low. While you can still attack while low on energy, the damage you deal will be decreased significantly, so you have to manage your resources wisely in order to be successful. As you play, you’ll gain new weapon types, and you can switch between the weapons at any time by tapping on the one you want in the left sidebar. Some weapons, like the Lightning, require you to long-press on the screen in order to be effective.
If you want to do well in No Stick Shooter, then you’ll have to observe and learn the various behaviors of each enemy, as well as master the strengths and weaknesses of your weapons. And with the limited energy supply of your turret, your timing and precision matters. While your shields can protect you from a certain number of hits, once it is depleted, you do have to fend off enemy attacks long enough for it to recharge, which gets a little tricky once things get more hectic.
I’ve only just started playing No Stick Shooter recently, and despite the high difficulty of the game, I am finding it to be rather enjoyable. I love the retro aesthetic design, because it reminds me a lot of Geometry Wars, which happens to be one of my favorite dual-stick shooter arcade games. As a fan of EDM in general, I found the soundtrack to be delightful, and the sound effects and numerous explosions on screen are quite satisfying. And while the main objective is pretty straightforward, I like having the other three goals on each stage to keep things interesting, and it just means more replay value. I kind of wish that the game did offer different difficulty levels for players to choose from though, because it’s fairly difficult and definitely not something I’d recommend for casual players who may get frustrated easily.
If you’re looking for a challenging arcade shooter, then I recommend giving No Stick Shooter a try for yourself. You can find No Stick Shooter on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for just $1.99. There are no in-app purchases.
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Reflect on Life’s Emotional Moments in Old Man’s Journey
May 19, 2017 by RSS Feed
Old Man's Journey ($4.99) by Broken Rules is a heartfelt puzzle adventure game that’s about life’s precious moments, broken dreams, and ever-changing plans. If you are looking for a game that is more about the experience and journey rather than gameplay and the final destination, then Old Man’s Journey is a game that you must get. It’s another touching tale that you’ll enjoy if you liked games such as Stay, Mum.
I’m approaching my birthday in a week, and as I get older, I can’t help but think about my life and what it has taught me so far. I’ve gone through some rough patches in my time, but I’ve also experienced some fantastic times as well, especially now that I let a wonderful guy into my life. We all have our ups and downs, but even though we hate going through bad times, it’s a part of what makes us who we are. And while I love to escape from reality sometimes with video games, I also appreciate the titles that teach valuable life lessons and tell rich stories without words. When I heard about Old Man’s Journey from several months ago, I knew that it was a game that I had to have in my collection. And now that it’s finally available, it does not disappoint.
Visually, Old Man’s Journey is beautiful and stunning. The game features unique and original hand-drawn artwork that is rather charming. While it appears to be 2-D on the surface, everything is layered so that it feels 3-D when you actually play the game and move around. Old Man’s Journey has intricate and detailed landscapes and environments that are rather immersive with their textures, and the color palette ranges from soft pastels to bold and vibrant hues to dark and gloomy tones when needed. Character models for the old man and other people he comes across, as well as animals, are rendered nicely and have natural, realistic movements. All animations in the game are smooth and fluid, with no lag or choppiness on my iPhone 7. There is also a whimsical and cheerful soundtrack in the background that is delightful to listen to, and the sound effects are a nice finishing touch. I highly recommend using your best headphones or earbuds to experience the audio in Old Man’s Journey, because to me, it’s perfect and sets the mood of the game well.
Even though Old Man’s Journey is a puzzle adventure game, there aren’t any real “levels” to go through, and you can’t exactly backtrack in the game. Instead, Old Man’s Journey tells a deep and touching story without the use of dialogue or text, so players get to experience the tale from the beginning and go through a number of scenes seamlessly as they transition into each other in a linear fashion. While the game shows players the journey of an old man, there are puzzle elements in the game where you manipulate the landscape in order to help guide the old man safely across and get to various destinations. Once you reach milestones and other points of interest, the game reveals vignette flashback scenes that reveals a piece of the old man’s past that you can even interact with before it disappears. In the end, this game is more of a storytelling experience with some light puzzle elements thrown in for some resistance, otherwise this “game” would just be too super straightforward and easy. It’s all about the journey to discover who this old man is, what his past is, and why he’s on this journey to begin with. Be warned — the story can be rather relatable, as it’s emotional with heartache, regret, and eventually hope.
The controls in Old Man’s Journey are simple and intuitive. To have the old man move somewhere, just tap on the spot you want him to go to. Sometimes though, you’ll need to manipulate the terrain so that he can reach specific spots on the map. To do this, just drag your finger vertically on the screen and you’ll see what parts of the environment you can shift (they’ll have a thick yellow outline on them). Then just vertically drag the part of the land you want to move around, and make sure that it creates a path for the old man to walk on, and then tap on where you want to go. You can also interact with other people, animals, and even the environment just by tapping on them, or sometimes you’ll need to do other gestures in order to operate something, but it’s never anything too complicated.
Since Old Man’s Journey is a pressure-free puzzle game, you can take your time with it to enjoy all of the little things about it. However, be warned — the game can be completed in a short amount of time, and there is not much in term of replay value here. However, if you enjoy emotional stories and experiences, then you’ll love this one.
I’ve only started Old Man’s Journey and have not finished it yet because I’m taking my time, but so far it’s enjoyable. I am in love with the gorgeous art style, especially the subtle color swirls that make it feel like it’s alive. The audio is superb, and the controls work well for the touch screen. I also like the fact that there’s a powerful narrative that is told through the game but it’s done entirely without the use of dialogue or words, and is only shown to players through imagery that we can all relate to in some way. Personally, to me, these are the best experiences you could ask for.
I highly recommend giving Old Man’s Journey a go if you’re into games with emotional stories and life experiences. You can find Old Man’s Journey on the App Store as a universal download for your iPhone and iPad for $4.99. There are no in-app purchases.
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