International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences
Vol 13, No 3: September 2024

Google Play review analysis of digital mobile applications of Islamic microfinance institutions

Alam, Azhar (Unknown)
Ratnasari, Ririn Tri (Unknown)
Nurrochman, Danang Dwi (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Estina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2024

Abstract

The study aims to analyze user reviews of Islamic microfinance mobile applications to evaluate their effectiveness for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Using the netnography method, this study collected and analyzed 4,131 reviews from the Google Play Store, focusing on applications with ratings above 4.5. The data was categorized into positive and negative reviews. Key findings indicate that users appreciate 50.42% of positive reviews expressed satisfaction and motivation to advance, 28.90% praised the ease of transactions via the application, and 20.68% appreciated the practical benefits in any payment, while with frequent errors (25.53%), issues with activation codes (21.28%), and transaction failures (17.02%) being the most common complaints. The study recommends improving technical reliability to enhance user satisfaction. Future research should explore user experiences in more diverse digital environments. This research contributes to understanding user perceptions and strengthening the development of Islamic microfinance applications.

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IJAAS

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Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mathematics Physics

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International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences (IJAAS) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal dedicated to publish significant research findings in the field of applied and theoretical sciences. The journal is designed to serve researchers, developers, professionals, graduate students and ...