What Makes a Good App

How do we distinguish a good application? It is simple. A good app is easy to use.

Mobile apps became a massive part of our lives. According to statistics, in 2023, it is projected that mobile apps will generate more than 935 billion U.S. dollars in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising.

The application should give value to its users or solve a problem. The essential thing is the clarity and simplicity of the application.

Today it’s not just enough to have an app. It has to provide an excellent user experience, be different and unique. But the question is, what makes an app good?

What are 5 characteristics that make a good app?

An excellent app solves a specific problem for the target group of potential users. Some good examples of successful and attractive apps with useful functionalities are Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok.

Many key factors determine the process of making a successful application.
In this article, we bring you five key ingredients for a good app.

Brilliant idea

Every great thing starts with a brilliant idea.

If you are convinced that you can provide your users with something new, exciting, and fun, then your application has a great chance of succeeding.

Try to create something that no one has made before, a unique application that will be useful to you in the long run, and always go a step further.

Not everyone will like your idea. And that’s okay. Focus on developing specific, additional features and content that will appeal to certain people who will appreciate the idea and be happy to use your product.

Target audience

Design an app for your audience.

Before developing the concept itself, research the market, identify your audience, target group, check trends, statistics, and the needs of your future users.

Collect in detail all available data and information on user behavior. Create a survey on social media and ask people what they would like to use.

Simple and intuitive

Simplicity is the key.

The app has to be easy to use, intuitive, visually appealing, fast, and reliable.

Don’t complicate things. When creating an app, develop a convenient user interface to help users quickly figure out how to use it. When an app is understandable and easy to use, users will most surely stick to your app and recommend it to others.

Fast and reliable

When using an app, users want a smooth, fast and seamless experience. An excellent application must meet the needs of users at all levels. It should be stable, comfortable to use, have a great response time, work smoothly and quickly.

If you do not enjoy the app you created, there is a high possibility that your potential users won’t enjoy it either.

Outstanding design

Details make a big difference.

No matter how big or small details are, details complete the final puzzle. Even a tiny detail can inspire users and encourage them to choose your app and use it daily.

An outstanding, polished design will differentiate your app from the competition. Focus more on design and make it intuitive and simple, and modern.

Remove unnecessary features that confuse users. Instead, change the user experience for the better. Create exciting graphics, animations, interactions, and unique sound effects.

How do we make great apps?

When working on a project, we like to get a clear picture of what the application should do and what the user wants, so we always invest more time in a discovery workshop. We are always in contact with the clients, following their wishes and needs and checking our direction.

One of the projects we successfully finished is a Bizar app. Bizar is the platform for project and business collaboration. It is an app where you can find all the data you need to manage your projects successfully.

When making a good app, everything starts with brilliant ideas, understanding the end-users, and ending with excellent execution.

Applications are still in full swing and are a must-have for anyone who wants to be any more severe in the market, regardless of their business.

You have a great idea and want to make an even more excellent app? Check our full article on how to make a good app and reach to us to find out what Async Labs can do for your business.