AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

App engagement and user retention: The definitive guide

By Shani Rosenfelder·Oct 27, 2021·10 min read

App engagement is the cornerstone of successful mobile apps, driving customer loyalty and lifetime value. Key metrics include sessions, retention, active users, DAU/MAU ratio, and churn. Effective onboarding can boost retention by 50%.

Personalization and multi-channel communication (push notifications, in-app messages, email, deep linking) are essential. Properly used push notifications offer genuine value; in-app messages increase retention from 49% to 74% when personalized. Monetization relies on data analysis, surveys, free trials, and incentivization.

Re-engagement strategies include segmented push notifications and reaching out to uninstalled users. Continuous optimization based on user feedback and data is crucial for a bullet-proof engagement strategy.

You Might Also Like

AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

CHAPTER 1. Intro to ROX – and how it links to premium customer experience

ROX measures financial impact of customer experiences on campaigns, focusing on contextualized, personalized, and frictionless CX to boost engagement and LTV.

Shani Rosenfelder·Aug 24, 2021·12 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

Inside SKAN: Data & learnings from Apple’s SKAdNetwork

SKAdNetwork reveals advertiser-publisher connections, showing Social and Gaming apps drive 92% of paid installs. Privacy thresholds cause conversion value nulls, impacting optimization. Advertisers must adapt campaign structures to overcome NOI decline and leverage limited data for LTV predictions.

Shani Rosenfelder·Aug 5, 2021·15 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

The consumer mobile landscape in the Nordics

The Nordics have high mobile usage, with increased app installs during the pandemic. Women dominate mobile gaming but men spend more. Poor UX and privacy concerns remain, though users welcome iOS 14 changes. Marketers should measure, invest in mobile, prioritize UX, and build trust.

Shani Rosenfelder·Sep 14, 2021·8 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

Strong open rates, weak app revenue: your email campaign isn’t broken. Your links are.

Email, SMS, and push are high-intent channels, but a structural gap between click and in-app action causes massive drop-off. CTRs of 30-40% often yield only 1-3% in-app conversion. The root cause is ESP link wrapping, which breaks deep link context and attribution. Fixing the handoff through proper deep linking can double purchase rates and unlock channel performance. Brands must treat the link as a continuation layer, not a redirect, and ensure context survives the transition.

Oren Bar-Lev·May 24, 2026·6 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

Media buying on autopilot: the ultimate guide to programmatic advertising

Programmatic advertising automates media buying using AI, enabling real-time ad sales and personalized targeting. It spans channels like display, video, and social, offering efficiency and lower costs.

Shani Rosenfelder·Oct 12, 2021·15 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

Mind the gap – bridging the divide between high ATT opt-in and low IDFA collection rates

Despite high ATT opt-in rates near 50%, IDFA collection lags because 55% of apps haven't deployed the prompt. Over 30% of iOS devices are restricted or ex-LAT, limiting measurement. Deploying ATT can double consent rates to 24%, improving attribution and ROI.

Einav Mor-Samuels·Sep 15, 2021·8 min readRead article →
AdjustAdjust

FIFA World Cup 2026 mobile app trends for marketers | Adjust

Analysis of 2022 World Cup mobile data reveals that the tournament's largest engagement window occurs early, with sports entertainment installs spiking 189% and sports news 204% on November 22. Engagement revolves around national team matches, with significant spikes from non-participating markets like China (+1,294% sports entertainment installs). For 2026, brands must adapt in real-time to shifting attention across matches and regions. Adjust's AI-powered attribution and analytics provide the visibility needed to capitalize on these global events.

Prashansa Shrestha·Jun 1, 2026·5 min readRead article →
AppsFlyerAppsFlyer

OneLink API 2.0: The new deep linking infrastructure built for growth and scale

OneLink API 2.0 turns deep link creation into scalable infrastructure, addressing the surge in owned-media conversions (67% growth) and web-to-app journeys (250%+). It adds programmatic QR generation, custom TTL controls, and an upgraded developer experience. For ad ops decision-makers, this means automating personalized links across channels, improving conversion rates, and enabling measurable offline-to-app acquisition—without manual overhead or separate vendors.

Dubi Furie·Jun 2, 2026·4 min readRead article →

More from AppsFlyer