Apptimize
Dev tools
mobile a/b testing
SHOW HN2013
How HN took it
5 positive, 9 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 6 critical, out of 21 comments about the project. Thread score -0.10.
Docs: 1 for, 2 againstPricing: 1 for, 1 againstIdea: 1 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Flexible goal tracking and a polished design
From 2 comments
Part of apptimize team here! We let you track whatever goals you want, so people measure stuff like "user returned within a week" and "user used app." What goals do you want to…
nancyhua on HNI really like the flat design. Nice and subtle. Also, Optimizely reference?
pr0filer__ on HN
Managed service saves maintaining infrastructure
From 1 comment
One of the biggest reasons is probably the reason behind using any software as a service rather than doing it yourself: you can concentrate on what you do best and not spend time…
jorlow on HN
Objections
No pricing information
From 2 comments
I couldn't find any pricing information even after registering. It only says its free to try, but no further clarification in the docs or the FAQ. While it looks promising, I…
Rezo on HNThe lack of information on pricing is an instant back-button-trigger for me. I have no idea if you (eventually) plan to charge $5 per month or $200 per month. If it's in the…
hrabago on HN
Sends user data to third-party analytics, privacy concerns
From 2 comments
I've got some karma points to burn, so here comes something. A list of your clients would be nice to see. So that I'd know to never install any of their apps. I hate apps that…
huhtenberg on HNThe data as sent to Google (or any other analytics system) contains more than enough personally identifiable meta-data as to serve as a hugely useful database for the mining…
pbsdp on HN
Open-source alternative Clutch exists
From 2 comments
Why should anyone choose to use Apptimize over a free open-source alternative?
igorsyl on HNFor folks interested in mobile A/B testing, also see an open-source alternative by Clutch: https://github.com/clutchio
sync on HN
Docs required registration and text was an image
From 2 comments
I'd recommend not forcing people to register to see generic information like this - I know HN is biased towards "Connect with Facebook to login", I would assume most are also…
tjbiddle on HNIt'd be nice if the text were selectable instead of an image.
theelfismike on HN
Requests
Code examples and public docs without registering
From 2 comments
I would like to see some code examples.
xoail on HNI'd recommend not forcing people to register to see generic information like this - I know HN is biased towards "Connect with Facebook to login", I would assume most are also…
tjbiddle on HN
Example showing sales impact of changes
From 1 comment
This looks interesting - although having never really considered using A/B testing on native apps before I did spend a few minutes looking around the site for examples of things…
philbarr on HN
Clear pricing
From 1 comment
I couldn't find any pricing information even after registering. It only says its free to try, but no further clarification in the docs or the FAQ. While it looks promising, I…
Rezo on HN
Questions
How to run A/B tests given app store review cycles
From 1 comment
Do people actually do A/B testing on iOS apps? I feel like the two-week development cycle really hinders your ability to conduct valuable A/B tests with your users in time to…
gailees on HN
Can custom secondary metrics be tracked
From 1 comment
Our organization often comes up with its own secondary metrics based on user data (not just CTR or usage). Is this possible when using Apptimize?
chrisalvino on HN
Alternatives named
Clutch (open source)
From 1 comment
For folks interested in mobile A/B testing, also see an open-source alternative by Clutch: https://github.com/clutchio
sync on HN
Leanplum
From 1 comment
Additionally, incumbent mobile A/B testing service http://www.leanplum.com -- I've used them for a while now and it's a pretty robust system with good support. Worth checking out…
siglesias on HN
Artisan
From 2 comments
Take a look at http://useartisan.com/ Basically, it removes the 2-week development cycle, and you can essentially make changes in real time. I've seen it demo'ed, and it's much…
jasonlotito on HNInteresting, Artisan mobile is also in this space http://useartisan.com/
jakestein on HN
Optimizely
From 1 comment
I really like the flat design. Nice and subtle. Also, Optimizely reference?
pr0filer__ on HN