The discussion revolves around whether a mobile app can increase community engagement. rickyfarguson initiated the conversation, seeking input on the potential impact of launching a mobile app for their professional community. NateDhaliwal believes an app would make it easier for users to access the community, potentially increasing engagement. eisammy shared their experience of awaiting approval for their app and plans to report back on its impact. Notably, Mira_Iranpour reported that their community’s engagement more than doubled after launching their app, while joshhabka emphasized the importance of encouraging members to use the app. Overall, the consensus is that a mobile app can have a positive effect on community engagement, but it requires investment and promotion.
I’m managing a community for a professional body. We’re contemplating launching an app, not just for the community, but also to include our podcasts, videos, and other content.
My question is, have any of you noticed increased community engagement by launching a mobile app, or has it had little impact?
Thanks in advance!
Haven’t done it personally, but I do believe it will help. Users won’t have to go to their browser, open up the website, and go to the forum/watch the podcasts.
If it (the app) were on their homepage, it would attract them there since the forum is a click away, and if they are bored, they can check out the podcasts and videos, increasing community engagement.
Yeah that’s what I’m thinking. I guess the only concern is that if people don’t download it, it could be an expensive exercise for no real gain.
Does anyone have any data on this?
I’m almost being approved by Play Store and I Imagine that my community will see a great growth
If this really happen I’ll bring here to discuss about.
Congrats! And thankyou, yeah keen to hear how it impacts your community
I was approved on May 26, 2025, and now I need to wait a few weeks to see if Google Play will promote me quickly or not.
our engagement more than doubled since launching our app. go for it if you can afford it. we just put discourse as a webview inside the rest of the app. our other parts of the app is totally native. it was approved by both google and apple.
Yes. You have to encourage members to use it. I have a mobile app on Google Play and in Testflight for iOS and it definitely helps!
