I have a very intensive review process. I do not simply install an application and post a listing of its features. I use the application every day and make it part of my phone. I use an application like the readers of this site will use it. I test it in real world situations to see if an application’s claims stand up to everyday use. So if an application fails under heavy use, I can report it back to you, the reader. I even keep a special home screen dedicated to applications that I am testing so that they can be front and center.
What do you look for in an app?
The most important things I look for in an application is that it fits the description given by the developer. I know it seems obvious but oftentimes, an application’s features are improperly described or overstated or, even worse do not do what they claim to do. So the first thing I do is make sure it is “plugged in.” Once that is out of the way I can begin to properly test an application. Over the days and weeks after installing an app, I look for things such as ease of use, interface, how useful or necessary an app may be and I document the various features. I then, where applicable, compare this with other applications of a similar nature (for example, two notepad applications). Finally, I take all of this into account when judging whether or not the price of an application (if it’s a paid app) is reasonable.
How do you rate an application?
Once I have all my data collected, I use a proprietary system to rate an application. I use a scale of 1 to 5 “Androids” in half Android increments. This basically comes out to a scale of 1 to 10.
More to Come
I will add some more stuff to this page but I just wanted to get the site up and running and this page seemed to be holding me back.