How long does it take to get a review (app advice, 148apps)

3xL

I emailed both sites appropriately and still no avail. How long did it take you guys to get your app reviewed?

IsabelleK

Up to two weeks.

3xL

Hmm. Did u get any confirmation ?

IsabelleK

Hmm. Did u get any confirmation ?

Nope, I just saw the review of my game I only received info that they get my promo code (but this was auto reply).

EatingMyHat

You should know that most requests are not answered and not reviewed. The fact that you sent them the requested information does not mean that you will be one of the 1% that actually get reviewed.

3xL

Hmm. Did u get any confirmation ?

Nope, I just saw the review of my game I only received info that they get my promo code (but this was auto reply).

Ah ok. Thanks:)

jckmcgraw

@3xL

You need something really eye-catching or completely different about your game for them to take a look at it. I was fortunate enough to get a blog post written about mine. It took weeks from the time I originally submitted it to them.

http://www.148apps.com/news/13-yearold-releases-app-mad-pigs/

The next game I submit to them, I hope they take a look at it because of the game itself, not my age. I guess it's a start.

Regards,
Jack McGraw

apppickercom

You should know that most requests are not answered and not reviewed. The fact that you sent them the requested information does not mean that you will be one of the 1% that actually get reviewed.

@EatingMyHat
Your 1% figure is probably very accurate. To increase your chances of getting a review you should make sure the app is good, that your description of the app is concise and interesting and don't forget to include the iTunes url and price. Offer a promo code if the app is not free. Sites that large will get 100+ app submissions per day and my guess is that you have 15-20 seconds of the recipients time to make an impression.

Those that are reviewed probably have a 3-4 week wait before publication if their process is similar to ours.

@3xL
As per notifications, the best thing to do is set up a Google alert.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

These type of sites take their review process very seriously. The following is a general statement as I like 3xl's game. This is where the nicey nice GS culture deludes people as they think they have a great game because everyone is being kind and says it's nice, but when you go outside to sites like this they won't be so kind. Their job is to provide their audience with an HONEST review and this is where you find yourself unprepared for a bad review because either, 1. You don't listen when accomplished game people give you advice on here or 2. People don't have the courage to tell you the truth. You think you are being kind but what you're really doing is passing the buck for someone else to be the bad guy and tell them the truth. Plus you provide the person with false hope and are not helping them prepare for the realities of a tough world.

3xL

These type of sites take their review process very seriously. The following is a general statement as I like 3xl's game. This is where the nicey nice GS culture deludes people as they think they have a great game because everyone is being kind and says it's nice, but when you go outside to sites like this they won't be so kind. Their job is to provide their audience with an HONEST review and this is where you find yourself unprepared for a bad review because either, 1. You don't listen when accomplished game people give you advice on here or 2. People don't have the courage to tell you the truth. You think you are being kind but what you're really doing is passing the buck for someone else to be the bad guy and tell them the truth. Plus you provide the person with false hope and are not helping them prepare for the realities of a tough world.

You like my game? Thanks did you leave a review? Also I have an update coming real soon

andrewm2211

These type of sites take their review process very seriously. The following is a general statement as I like 3xl's game. This is where the nicey nice GS culture deludes people as they think they have a great game because everyone is being kind and says it's nice, but when you go outside to sites like this they won't be so kind. Their job is to provide their audience with an HONEST review and this is where you find yourself unprepared for a bad review because either, 1. You don't listen when accomplished game people give you advice on here or 2. People don't have the courage to tell you the truth. You think you are being kind but what you're really doing is passing the buck for someone else to be the bad guy and tell them the truth. Plus you provide the person with false hope and are not helping them prepare for the realities of a tough world.

Did you just read "tiger mom" or something?

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