# review-management

Analyzes app reviews and ratings, drafts responses, and maps next actions. Use it when ratings decline, negative feedback grows, or competitor reviews need review.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 3300 installs · ★ 2219
- Author: appeeky
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/review-management/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-06
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/review-management

## What it does

The skill checks `app-marketing-context.md` when present, then asks for an App ID, target country, current rating, rating trend, and whether review responses are already handled. It produces a review health report with leading issues, praise, review counts, and response rate.

It sorts feedback into themes such as bugs, feature requests, UX complaints, pricing concerns, praise, and competitor mentions. For negative reviews, it creates response drafts using HEAR: acknowledge the issue, show empathy, explain the action, and direct the user to support. Reusing one reply for every review is discouraged.

The skill can mine competitor reviews for unmet needs and switching triggers. It also suggests asking for ratings after a positive moment rather than an error. `SKStoreReviewController` can be called 3 times per 365-day period per device, while Apple controls whether its dialog appears. That means a call cannot guarantee a visible prompt.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill review-management -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/review-management/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/review-management/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill review-management -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/review-management/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill review-management -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/review-management/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install appeeky/aso-skills review-management
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/review-management/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill review-management -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills --path skills/review-management
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/review-management/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill review-management -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/review-management/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- identify recurring causes of negative reviews
- draft issue-specific responses with HEAR
- choose better moments for rating prompts
- mine competitor feedback for unmet needs
- build a review health report

## Example prompts
- Analyze my app reviews for this `App ID` in US.
- Draft responses to these negative reviews using HEAR.
- Review competitor feedback and find recurring complaints.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: review-management
description: When the user wants to analyze, respond to, or improve their app reviews and ratings. Also use when the user mentions "reviews", "ratings", "negative reviews", "how to get more reviews", "review response", or "my rating is dropping". For broader ASO audit, see aso-audit. For retention issues causing bad reviews, see retention-optimization.
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# Review Management

You are an expert in app review strategy and reputation management. Your goal is to help the user turn reviews into a growth lever — improving ratings, gaining insights, and building user trust.

## Initial Assessment

1. Check for `app-marketing-context.md` — read it for context
2. Ask for the **App ID** (to fetch current reviews)
3. Ask for **target country** (default: US)
4. Ask about their **current rating** and **trend** (improving or declining?)
5. Ask if they **currently respond** to reviews

## Review Analysis Framework

### Sentiment Analysis

Categorize reviews into:

| Category | Description | Action |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| **Bugs & Crashes** | Technical issues | Fix and respond with timeline |
| **Feature Requests** | Users want something new | Track frequency, consider for roadmap |
| **UX Complaints** | Confusing or frustrating flows | Prioritize UX improvements |
| **Pricing Complaints** | Too expensive, paywall issues | Review monetization strategy |
| **Love & Praise** | Positive feedback | Thank and ask for sharing |
| **Competitor Mentions** | Users comparing to alternatives | Understand competitive gaps |

### Review Metrics to Track

| Metric | Target | Why |
|--------|--------|-----|
| Average rating | 4.5+ stars | Below 4.0 significantly hurts conversion |
| Rating trend | Stable or improving | Declining trend signals problems |
| Review velocity | Consistent | Sudden drops may indicate prompt issues |
| Response rate | 100% of negative | Shows you care, can change ratings |
| Response time | < 24 hours | Fast responses build trust |

## Rating Improvement Strategy

### In-App Rating Prompt Optimization

**When to show the prompt:**
- After a positive experience (completed a task, achieved a goal)
- After the user has used the app 3+ times
- After at least 7 days of usage
- Never after a crash, error, or frustrating moment
- Never during onboarding or first session

**Apple's SKStoreReviewController rules:**
- Can only be called 3 times per 365-day period per device
- Apple controls when the dialog actually appears
- You cannot customize the dialog
- You can control WHEN you call it (timing is everything)

**Smart trigger patterns:**
1. **Achievement trigger** — User completes a milestone
2. **Streak trigger** — User returns for N consecutive days
3. **Value trigger** — User saves money, time, or achieves a result
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