How do you pick an app to install?

[tBs-Battousai]

how do you pick an app to install?

when looking for an app if there is more than one how do you pick which one to install?

 

[lions_lair]

Re: how do you pick an app to install?

I start by, looking to see if it's a editors choice. And needs the least permissions. Also reviews.

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[Kimberly Putney 44]

Re: how do you pick an app to install?

Look at the reviews extensively. Google or duckduckgo for top apps in whatever topic of your choosing. Editor's choice..

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[Wendywitch31]

1. Check stars, must be 4 min. 2 But must be considered according to how many downloads too. Min 100k dnlds & 4 + stars ~ good. But less than 100k with 4 or 5 stars. Not imressive. But like everyone else final decision is in reading reviews.

 

[VZWsucks]

Re: how do you pick an app to install?

1. Least permissions. For instance... I once had a flash light app that needed access to my contacts.

2. Reviews

3. Does it have a demo or trial.

4. Cost, if any.

5. UIF (user interface friendly)

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[Crashdamage]

Re: how do you pick an app to install?

1. Does it really do what I want, do it well and do nothing I don't want? If not, I'll keep looking for better alternatives.

2. Does it have a privacy statement? What does it say? If no statement, that's very iffy and a red flag. If the statement says Bad things it's a deal breaker.

3. Check the requested permissions.

4. Paid or free versions? Does the paid version add features, just eliminate ads or both?

5. General appearance, UI, etc. IOW just the general look, feel and ease of use.

6. Glance through the reviews a bit, but I don't put much emphasis on them. Can't be trusted because so many users simply have no clue.

7. Is the app by one of the companies on my Do Not Install list? If so, instant deal breaker.