# Rate My App

Essential Kit's Rate My App feature lets Unity teams prompt players for app reviews using native store dialogs without maintaining platform-specific code. This tutorial walks you through setup, key APIs, testing, and troubleshooting so you can boost ratings with confidence.

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Using PlayMaker? See the PlayMaker guide: [PlayMaker](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/playmaker).
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Looking for a working reference? Open the demo scene at `Assets/Plugins/VoxelBusters/EssentialKit/Examples/Scenes/RateMyAppDemo.unity` and the companion script at `Assets/Plugins/VoxelBusters/EssentialKit/Examples/Scripts/RateMyAppDemo.cs` to see the full API in action.
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## What You'll Learn

* Request app reviews at the right moment with conditional prompting
* Configure smart timing constraints to avoid annoying users
* Handle platform review quotas (iOS 3x/year limit, Android restrictions)
* Use confirmation dialogs to protect against quota waste

## Why Rate My App Matters

* **Business impact**: Higher ratings improve app store visibility and conversion rates
* **UX impact**: Native dialogs feel integrated and trustworthy to users
* **Technical impact**: No custom native code needed - works on iOS and Android

## Tutorial Roadmap

1. [Setup](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/setup) - Enable the feature and configure rating constraints
2. [Usage](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/usage) - Auto-show vs manual prompts, confirmation dialogs, and timing
3. [Testing](https://github.com/voxelbusters/essential-kit-docs/blob/master/tutorials/v3/features/rate-my-app/testing.md) - Simulate in editor and verify on devices
4. [FAQ](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/faq) - Troubleshoot common issues

## Key Use Cases

* Show rating prompt after major achievements or level completions
* Request reviews when users demonstrate positive engagement patterns
* Protect review quota with optional confirmation dialogs before native prompts
* Re-prompt for ratings when new versions ship

## Prerequisites

* Unity project with Essential Kit v3 installed and Rate My App feature included in the build
* iOS or Android targets with app store IDs configured in Essential Kit Settings
* Understanding of platform review quotas (iOS: 3x/year max, Android: limited but undisclosed)

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Rate App Video Tutorial
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[setup](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/setup)
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[usage](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/usage)
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[faq](https://assetstore.essentialkit.voxelbusters.com/features/rate-my-app/faq)
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