Why is it that everyone wants you to download their app?
Aside from gaining access to more data (e.g., location tracking), app users tend to be moreĀ engaged with the product,Ā and spend more money.
It's no suprise then, thatĀ Reddit are keen to transition theirĀ 1.6 billion monthly active users, onto theirĀ native applications.
But their aggressive strategy of canibalising the web experience, and essentially blocking third party apps, might not be working.
In this UX analysis, I'll highlight exactlyĀ what they're doing wrong, and how you canĀ improve your conversion rates (i.e.,Ā downloads that lead to returning users).