Comprehensive Guide to In-App Messaging in 2025
Blog post from Stream
As mobile app adoption reaches unprecedented levels, retention rates remain a pressing challenge, with most apps retaining only about 5.5% of users after a month. In-app messaging emerges as a solution to enhance user engagement by delivering targeted, contextual messages while users interact with an app. Unlike push notifications, which alert users outside of app usage, in-app messaging captures attention during active use, prompting actions such as purchases, feature exploration, and referrals. This guide explores various types of in-app messaging, including banners, notifications, surveys, and guides, each designed to foster interaction and improve user experience. The benefits of in-app messaging include alleviating frustrations, improving user journeys, and significantly enhancing engagement and conversion rates. By integrating in-app messaging effectively, app owners can leverage user behavior insights to deliver personalized, timely content, ultimately boosting user engagement and retention.