Review Prompt Generator

Generate smart App Store review prompting with configurable trigger conditions, platform detection, and proper timing logic.

When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:

• Asks to "add review prompt" or "request reviews"
• Mentions "App Store rating" or "app reviews"
• Wants to "prompt for ratings" or "ask for reviews"
• Asks about "StoreKit review" or "SKStoreReviewController"

Platform Detection (CRITICAL)

This skill only applies to App Store distributed apps.

iOS Apps

• Always applicable (iOS apps require App Store)

macOS Apps

Detection steps:

1. Check for com.apple.application-identifier entitlement
2. Look for Mac App Store related code
3. If unclear, ASK THE USER:
   • "Is this app distributed via Mac App Store or direct download?"

If NOT App Store:

• Explain that StoreKit reviews only work for App Store apps
• Offer alternative: In-app feedback form
• Skip generation or generate feedback form instead

Pre-Generation Checks

1. Project Context Detection

• Determine platform (iOS/macOS)
• Check distribution method (App Store vs direct)
• Search for existing review prompt code
• Identify App entry point

2. Conflict Detection

Search for existing implementations:

Grep: "requestReview" or "SKStoreReviewController" or "StoreKit"
Glob: **/*Review*.swift

If found, ask user:

• Replace existing implementation?
• Enhance with better timing logic?

Configuration Questions

Ask user via AskUserQuestion:

1. Trigger conditions? (multi-select)

   • Session count (e.g., after 5 sessions)
   • Days since install (e.g., after 3 days)
   • Positive actions (e.g., after completing a task)
   • Feature usage (e.g., after using key feature 3 times)

2. Minimum thresholds?

   • Sessions before first prompt: 3-5 (default: 3)
   • Days before first prompt: 2-7 (default: 3)

3. Cool-down period?

   • Days between prompts: 30-90 (default: 60)
   • Apple limits to 3 prompts/year anyway

4. Debug mode?

   • Include debug override for testing?

Generation Process

Step 1: Create Core Files

Generate these files:

1. ReviewPromptManager.swift - Core logic and timing
2. ReviewPromptCondition.swift - Configurable conditions
3. ReviewPromptStorage.swift - Persistence for tracking

Step 2: Determine File Location

Check project structure:

• If Sources/ exists → Sources/Reviews/
• If App/ exists → App/Reviews/
• Otherwise → Reviews/

Step 3: Add Platform Guards

For macOS, include:

#if os(macOS)
// Check if running from App Store
guard Bundle.main.appStoreReceiptURL?.lastPathComponent != "sandboxReceipt" else {
    // Running in sandbox but not App Store - skip
    return
}
#endif

Output Format

After generation, provide:

Files Created

Sources/Reviews/
├── ReviewPromptManager.swift      # Core logic
├── ReviewPromptCondition.swift    # Conditions enum
└── ReviewPromptStorage.swift      # UserDefaults persistence

Integration Steps

Option 1: Automatic (Recommended)

@main
struct MyApp: App {
    var body: some Scene {
        WindowGroup {
            ContentView()
                .onAppear {
                    ReviewPromptManager.shared.incrementSession()
                }
        }
    }
}

// In relevant places (after positive actions):
ReviewPromptManager.shared.recordPositiveAction()
ReviewPromptManager.shared.requestReviewIfAppropriate()

Option 2: Manual Trigger Points

// After user completes a significant action
func completeTask() {
    // ... task completion logic ...

    ReviewPromptManager.shared.recordPositiveAction()
    ReviewPromptManager.shared.requestReviewIfAppropriate()
}

Apple's Guidelines

• System limits to 3 prompts per 365-day period
• Prompt appears at system's discretion (not guaranteed)
• Never prompt after negative experience
• Don't prompt on first launch
• Don't interrupt user's workflow

Testing Instructions

1. Debug Mode: Set ReviewPromptManager.debugAlwaysShow = true
2. Reset State: Call ReviewPromptStorage.reset()
3. Simulate: Increment sessions/actions in debug builds
4. Note: Actual prompt may not show in Simulator

App Store Review URL (Alternative)

For custom UI or macOS direct distribution:

// Deep link to App Store review page
let appID = "YOUR_APP_ID"
let url = URL(string: "https://apps.apple.com/app/id\(appID)?action=write-review")!
NSWorkspace.shared.open(url)  // macOS
UIApplication.shared.open(url)  // iOS

References

• storekit-patterns.md - Best practices and timing strategies
• templates/ - All template files