Observed Signal · Sep 19, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: AppFollow · Impact: 3/5

How reviews impact ASO: the real mechanism

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Most review workflows just clear an inbox. Here's the four-stage weekly loop, the thresholds that trigger each step, and why replying backfires in some categories.

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Primary Reporting: AppFollow•Published: Sep 19, 2026

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