Battery consumption is one of the factors that most affect the perception of quality in apps. If the app drains energy, the user notices it quickly and tends to uninstall it. Therefore, optimizing the battery is part of the product strategy, not just a technical one.
This quick guide brings comparisons and essential good practices to reduce consumption and improve the experience.
Main causes of consumption
- Constant use of GPS.
- High frequency network polling.
- Heavy animations.
- Unlimited background processes.
- Large images and assets.
Comparison: light app vs heavy app
| Appearance | Lightweight App | Heavy App |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | On Demand | Always on |
| Network | Batching | Constant polling |
| UI | Simple | Complex animations |
| Background | Controlled | Always on |
This comparison helps you identify problems quickly.
Good quick practices
- Reduce polling and use push.
- Disconnect sensors when not used.
- Optimize images and reduce weight.
- Use cache to reduce requests.
- Monitor consumption in real tests.
Quick checklist
- Does the app consume battery in the background?
- GPS is activated unnecessarily?
- Are requests too frequent?
- Does the UI have heavy animations?
If the answer is yes, there is a risk of high consumption.
Conclusion
Battery consumption can decide the success of an app. With simple good practices, it is possible to reduce expenses and increase retention.
Use this quick guide as a reference to diagnose and optimize consumption.