Connection with Google Play Console allows you to reply to your Android app reviews from AppFollow, analyze ratings, report inappropriate reviews, and so much more.
Types of Google Play Store Data Connects
We provide two types of data connects with Google Play Console: Official API | Service Account and Invite user method.
| Access | Official API | Service Account | Invite user |
| Reply to Reviews | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Get reviews faster | ✔️ Reviews are fetched from the console |
❌ Reviews are fetched from the public app page |
| Rating data (Incremental - Worldwide) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| App analytics | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Report a concern | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Country data | ❌ |
✔️ |
| Testing feedback (beta reviews) | ❌ |
✔️ |
Features Available with Google Play Connections
Here’s an overview of the features you can access when setting up Google Play connections in AppFollow:
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Reply to Reviews
Respond to user reviews and edit your replies directly from the Reviews feed page in AppFollow. Seamlessly integrate with platforms like Slack, Zendesk, Email, and other helpdesk systems for streamlined review management. - Access Incremental Worldwide Rating Data
Analyze rating trends across regions with the Rating Chart, enabling deeper insights into app performance. -
App Analytics
Access detailed app analytics through the Organic Dashboard and Channel Analytics. Unlock the full potential of Keyword Intelligence for enhanced visibility and performance tracking. -
Report a Concern
Flag spam or inappropriate reviews and report them directly to Google Play from AppFollow. -
Country data
View and analyze Google Play reviews specific to individual countries. -
Testing feedback (beta reviews)
Start receiving and replying to reviews for your app in beta, ensuring proactive engagement with early users.
These features help streamline app management, improve user engagement, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
Data Security at AppFollow
Our Google Play Console connections keep your data absolutely safe. AppFollow doesn't have access to any of your personal data. Learn more about data safety at AppFollow in our article about Data Security.
I Have a Problem Setting up the Connection
Did you come across any errors while installing a connection? Please check out our article on Troubleshooting Google Play Connections to see the most common errors and tips on how to avoid them.