Encouraging members to rate your app improves visibility and credibility in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This guide walks you through enabling the “Rate This App” menu item so users can leave a review directly from the app once it's live.
Understanding Rate This App Feature
Rate This App feature requirements define configurations for enabling member app store review submission from within the mobile application.
App store review enablement activates a menu option directing members to the appropriate store listing for rating submission. Review feature transforms satisfied members into advocates, improving store rankings.
Publishing prerequisite requires a live app store presence before feature activation. Menu links direct to published listings and fail for unpublished or test builds.
Store ID configuration connects review links to correct app listings in Apple and Google stores. Proper ID setup ensures members reach intended review pages.
Platform-specific enablement allows separate activation for iOS and Android based on publication status. Independent platform configuration accommodates different approval timelines.
Direct review access simplifies the rating process, reducing friction in the review submission workflow. Convenient access increases review submission rates and store rating volume.
Publishing Prerequisite
Publishing prerequisite verification ensures app store listings exist before enabling the review feature.
Before enabling this feature, ensure your app is approved and published in both app stores. The menu links to live store listings and won't work on unpublished or test builds.
Retrieving App Store IDs
App store ID retrieval provides the necessary identifiers for Rate This App configuration and store linking.
Obtaining Apple App ID
Apple App ID retrieval extracts the numeric identifier from the App Store listing URL.
- Open your public app listing in the Apple App Store.
- Copy the numeric ID after id in the URL (e.g., XXXXXXXXX).
Obtaining Android Application ID
Android Application ID retrieval extracts the package identifier from the Play Store listing URL.
- Open your app's listing in the Google Play Store.
- Copy the Application ID after id= in the URL (e.g., com.example.app).
Entering Store IDs in MemberPress App Plugin
Store ID configuration establishes proper linking between the Rate This App menu and app store listings.
Configuring Apple App ID
Apple App ID configuration connects the iOS review menu to the App Store listing page.
- Aller à Dashboard > MP App > Configure > iOS Settings.

- Scroll to App Information > Apple App ID.
- Paste the ID and click Enregistrer les modifications.

Configuring Android Application ID
Android Application ID configuration connects the Android review menu to the Play Store listing page.
- Aller à Dashboard > MP App > Configure > Android Settings.

- Scroll to App Information > Application ID.

- Paste the ID and click Enregistrer les modifications.
Enabling Rate This App Menu
The Rate This App menu enablement activates review submission option in the mobile application settings.
- Naviguez jusqu'à Dashboard > MP App > Settings > Feedback.

- Scroll to Rate This App.
- Vérifier Enable Rate This App for iOS et/ou Android.

- Cliquez sur Enregistrer les modifications.
Testing Rate This App Menu
Rate This App testing verifies proper store listing navigation from the mobile application settings.
- Force-quit and relaunch your mobile app.
- Aller à More > Settings > Rate This App.
- Tap the option and verify it opens your app listing in the store.