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How do I do a competitive analysis of a mobile app?

Quick, practical plan you can execute this week:

  1. Define goals (growth, retention, revenue, UX) and KPIs to compare.
  2. Pick 3–5 competitors: 2 direct, 2 indirect (top-chart, niche leaders). Use App Store/Google Play, Sensor Tower or SimilarWeb for lists.
  3. Create a simple spreadsheet with rows for competitors and columns: core features, onboarding flow, UX/screenshots, pricing/monetization, reviews/ratings, downloads/estimates, update cadence, permissions/SDKs, ASO keywords.
  4. Hands-on review: install each app, run through onboarding, record time-to-value, note friction points and standout delights. Capture screenshots or short video.
  5. Analyze reviews for complaints and feature requests (use AppFollow or manually filter). Tag sentiment and frequency.
  6. Score features by customer value vs. implementation effort; highlight gaps and quick wins.
  7. Plan experiments: prototype top 2 feature ideas, test with 5–10 users, measure impact on your KPIs.
  8. Set weekly monitoring (ASO rank, reviews, updates) and iterate.

What’s your app’s category and main business goal so I can tailor competitor picks and KPIs?

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