App Stores Should Show Performance Requirements
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Staten Island, NY Posted: 10/22/2015 1:00:00 AM
Nobody wants to pay for an App that does't work.
Manufacturers release new devices every day. Each new release tends to me better than the previous generation. They have faster processors, additional memory, and better graphics, so it's only natural that App developers will jump at a chance to take advantage of all the new features.
The problem is a lot of people still have older devices and they don't realize the slick new App they're about to buy won't work properly on their old device.
Apple's App Store uses very generic terms to describe the system requirements of each App. Instead of listing actual hardware requirements, they list "Compatibility", and only make mention to which version of iOS is required. Other than that, the listing will say "Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch". It doesn't specify which iPhones it will work on, because if your device can run the specified version of iOS, it will run.
Even if your device is "compatible", it doesn't necessarily mean it your device will have enough memory or speed to run it the way the developer intended.
In addition to listing compatible devices, it should specify the specific performance requirements, so you'll not only know if it will load, but if it'll work at full speed.
The simplest way to do this is to either specify the generation number or year for each device. For example: "Not recommended for iPads made before 2014", or "Optimized for iPhone 6 or newer".
Since the App Store knows exactly which model you own at the moment you are placing your order, it could go the extra mile and simply say "This App is not optimized for your current device." or "This App may perform slower than expected on your current device".
Android is an entirely different problem. Because there are countless devices, the Google Play Store should run a performance test and create a "performance score" the first time you run it. It can then use that score to let you know if your device can handle each App.
Joe Crescenzi, Founder
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