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App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Click to install time (CTIT) VS Lifetime value (LTV)

Description
Click to install time (CTIT)
CTIT describes the interval of time between a user clicking on an ad and an app being opened.
Lifetime value (LTV)
LTV is an estimate of the average revenue a user will generate over the time they use your product.
Target audience
Click to install time (CTIT)
Advertisers
Lifetime value (LTV)
App owners, marketers and product managers
Benefits
Click to install time (CTIT)

• Useful in identifying and preventing mobile fraud such as click flooding

Lifetime value (LTV)

• Helps with forecasting and strategic campaign decisions
• Shows you where to focus activity for UA and re-engagement
• Boosts profitability

How to calculate
Click to install time (CTIT)
Volume of installs in a specific time period after an ad click
Lifetime value (LTV)
Average purchase size x Number of purchases x Retention period
How to improve it?
Click to install time (CTIT)

• Keep a close eye on fraud

Lifetime value (LTV)

• Keep improving overall user experience, from onboarding to purchase and support
• Connect LTV to attribution data
• Encourage upselling and cross-selling
• Use push notifications to re-engage users, and build loyalty through earned media

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