ITunes App Store Customer Comments Often Useful: Why I Passed on Buying a Receipt Scanning App
Mobile Content Today Mar 11 10
I often note an iPhone app's average use rating when discussing an app here. I do this because I use these averages to help me decide whether or not to buy an app or even try a free one. The other thing I often mention here is what people are writing in the customer review comments section. These comments often point out especially good things about an app as well as potential issues. Here's a good recent example where the comments helped me decide to not buy an app.
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