Flurry Integration in Mobile Games And Apps ! (iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone 7)

Hi all,

After a really long gap. I am here again with a post in which I will be describing the Flurry API and integrating it with different Mobile games and commercial Apps. Before going on this topic directly first you guys must be familiar with Flurry API and must know what is Flurry API.

So, here I would be going with what is the Flurry API first. 

Flurry Analytics:

What is Flurry Analytics?

According to flurry website, Flurry Analytics can be defined as  "Flurry Analytics provides accurate, real time data to developers about how consumers use their mobile applications and games, as well as how applications are performing across different handsets. Application developers receive anonymous, aggregated usage and performance data, as well as robust reporting and analysis tools. With this collected data, developers can identify issues and opportunities, create a more informed product roadmap, increase retention and grow their user base."

What is its best part is that IT IS FREE to use. So, anyone can use it. Till today's date we have Flurry Analytics Tool available for Blackberry, Iphone, Android and Windows Phone 7. To learn more you can visit flurry website.

Why do we need Flurry?

As I have already mention, you would like know every detail statistics of your app after it goes on market. All these details are recorded after you integrate in it your app using Flurry SDK. What you need to do is just register and add application. After that you can download the corresponding SDK (latest one). Then you can see each day how our costumer grows and how much time they have used your application. It is very useful tool for developers to know the market value of your application.

Steps to Download Flurry SDK for your Mobile Apps :

1. Visit Flurry Website.
2. Click on Sign Up Button if you haven't created a account. If you already have account login.
3. While Sign Up you must fill all the information needed.
4. Add your application. While adding it "Select the type of Platform you built your app".
5. There are currently Six Platforms. They are:
1. Java ME: It includes most featured phones including MIDP 1.0, 2.0, 2.1 and CLDC 1.0 and 1.1.
2. Application built for Blackberry. These are application designed to be deployed as COD packages, including MIDlets and Blackberry specific applications.
3. Android built using the Android SDK.
4. Applications built using the iPhone SDK.
5. Applications build for Windows Phone 7.
6. Applications built using the iPad SDK. 
6. Give your Application Name and pick Category.
7. After that a new 20 charactered Unique application  key is Generated and a link to down Flurry SDK for corresponding platform is given. Below you can read instruction on adding flurry in your corresponding platform.
8. After that download the SDK and go through ReadMe.txt. 
9. The readme.txt will have all necessary information to integrate flurry in your app.

Earn From Flurry?

The flurry is free tool. So, it has many users. Now after that to earn some money, they have introduced a new Program called "App Circle" which will help you to earn revenue from your apps.

AppCircle Program

Flurry AppCircle is an intelligent, cross-selling network of iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad applications. Using Flurry Analytics in combination with an advanced recommendation engine, AppCircle creates a market for developers looking to acquire users (Promoters) and application developers who want to earn incremental revenue from their applications (Publishers). AppCircle introduces a relevant app to the right user at the right time, across a network of participating applications. The service was designed to solve discovery, drive new user acquisition and increase revenue for application developers.

Here is one note worthing point from a QuePublishing dot com:

"The power of this technology is that it is very targeted to the type of user who would most likely download your app. For example, if you have developed an action game using tanks, when using AppCircle your app would be recommended to other users (within the AppCircle network) who are playing similar action games. You are charged by Flurry only when a user downloads your app, not when they see an impression or click on it."

If you want to know more about how to drive revenue using Flurry AppCircle. Please read this article from QuePublishing website.

Thanks and Happy Sharing !!!