Most people check the star rating before reading a single review, and a score under four stars quietly costs you downloads every single day. Each app rating ordered through 9xen comes bundled with a genuine install, so the rating is always backed by an account that actually has your app, exactly how a real rating would look.
The effect compounds, too: Google Play and the App Store both use average rating as a direct ranking input, not just a trust signal shown to visitors, so a low score can quietly suppress your search position on every keyword you are trying to rank for, on top of scaring away people who do find your listing. Raising your score from 3.6 to 4.3, for example, often moves both your conversion rate and your organic ranking at the same time.
The rating is always tied to a real install on a real device, never created from a bare account.
Pick the star value for each batch, most customers order a mix that leans toward 5 stars.
If a rating disappears within a month of delivery, we deliver a replacement for free.
Why 4.0 Is The Psychological Line Users Draw
Independent conversion studies and our own order data both point to the same pattern: a score sitting just below 4.0 feels meaningfully riskier to a stranger than one sitting just above it, even though the numeric gap is tiny. Visitors treat 4.0 as an informal pass/fail line, apps above it get the benefit of the doubt, apps below it get compared against competitors that cleared the bar.
That makes the apps sitting at 3.6, 3.7 or 3.8 the ones with the most to gain from a targeted ratings order, since a relatively small, carefully weighted batch of 4 and 5-star ratings is often enough to push the rounded average display over that line and immediately change how new visitors perceive the listing.
We calculate the exact batch size needed to cross a specific threshold for you, factoring in your current rating count and average, before you commit to an order.
Ratings Are A Ranking Factor, Not Just A Trust Signal
Both Google Play and the App Store feed average rating directly into their ranking formulas, alongside install velocity and keyword relevance, so a low score does not just scare visitors away once they arrive, it reduces how often your app is shown for a search in the first place.
That overlap is why ratings pair so naturally with a keyword installs campaign: the keyword installs push you toward a better search position, and a healthier average rating keeps you from losing that position again as soon as a few new reviewers happen to leave a low score.
A rating is just the star score a user leaves, from 1 to 5. A review additionally contains a written comment, and every review also counts as a rating and an install. If you want written social proof as well as a stronger score, see our app reviews service.
Can I choose the exact star distribution for my order?
Yes, you set the mix of 3, 4 and 5-star ratings per batch, most customers lean heavily toward 5 stars with a small number of 4-star ratings mixed in for a more natural curve.
How many ratings do I need to noticeably lift my average?
It depends on how many ratings your app already has, since the average moves faster on a smaller existing total. Our support team can estimate the right batch size once they see your current score and count.
Are app ratings region-specific?
Yes, both Google Play and the App Store calculate a separate average score per storefront country, so you can target ratings to the exact regions where your score needs the most help.
What happens if a purchased rating gets removed?
If a rating disappears within a month of delivery, we re-deliver a replacement rating at no extra cost.