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FlipaClip optimizes for large screens and sees a 54% increase in tablet users

FlipaClip is a 2D animation app that allows users to bring their ideas to life with its powerful toolkit. To improve user creativity, the developers increased tablet support, giving users more space and new methods of animating. The app initially launched as a phone app but was later updated to take advantage of larger screens, which became a core revenue-generating audience, representing over 40% of the app's total revenue. The team prioritized the large screen experience, implementing stylus support and redesigning the drawing area for more customization. This led to a 54% increase in US tablet users in just four months and an improvement in the quality of animations. To achieve low-latency drawing, the team created a new drawing engine using Android NDK, which improved app responsiveness and allowed for more customization. The team also utilized the GPU for rendering, significantly improving performance and fluidity across devices. By optimizing for large screens and reducing the crash rate, FlipaClip's user satisfaction improved, with a 15% improvement in their Play Store rating. The team used Android Vitals to identify performance issues and guide their optimizations, and they plan to continue optimizing the app's UI for larger screens and introducing new animation tools. By listening to user feedback and addressing pain points, the FlipaClip team was able to improve the app and provide a better experience for large screen users.