How To Make Your IOS and Android Apps More Interactive

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When creating an application, it is essential to express what you want a specific functionality in the app to do and describe it in detail.

One thing we have to admit — we all love interactivity. It is more effective and more fun. In the business world, interactivity also leads to better customer engagement and equals more conversions.

Since the application market is overgrowing from year to year, the goal is to make applications even more interactive.

How to be a step closer to designing more interactive apps?

To design engaging, interactive and convenient apps for Android and iOS, follow the next few steps.

The simpler, the better!

First of all, an app has to be simple, easy and intuitive. It has to be so intuitive and easy that the user doesn’t have to think about the way to use it. If users need a lot of time to find out how an app is used, they will probably leave and delete an app.

The key is usability. It refers to easy access and use of an app. Usability is measured during the whole development process, from wireframes to prototypes and final results.

Bring a realistic experience

Think about how to involve more sound, touch and movement in your app and stimulate user senses.

Sound is an excellent way to build user experience and interact with users. Different tones can enhance user experience in general, provide feedback and validate their actions.

Besides the sound, tactile interactions are also critical. Users have to know that the app is doing its job when they touch a specific button, after which it changes color or vibrates.

Moreover, other things to pay attention to are quality content, readable fonts, color, headlines, and short and recognizable excerpts.

“What will happen if I press this button?”

You’ve probably asked yourself this question many times, whether you used a mobile phone, laptop, joystick, microwave, car, or other devices.

Sometimes some unexpected or unfamiliar functionalities and buttons can confuse users. For example, the cancel and confirmation buttons on iOS and Android devices are on opposite sides.

Vertical card lists, images and buttons, icons, text input fields, are some of the rich sources of app interactions on Android and iOS platforms.

Need for speed

Speedfeedback and responsiveness are essentials of an interactive app. Speed and response time are especially crucial because actions have to happen immediately. Your app must communicate with users and give them feedback on the task they perform and the next step they should take.

Now you know the basics about making an app more interactive. And if you want to know more on this subject, read the blog post How to make your iOS and Android apps more interactive