What's the easiest way to implement any sort of analytics...

What's the easiest way to implement any sort of analytics (Flurry/Google Analytics/etc)...

for those who export with C3 xCode project (not cordova) and compiling your signed APK using C3 build service?

Appreciate any insights.

Thanks!

From the How do I FAQ for Construct 3 :

Also be aware that analytics will only render one "item".

Your application will likely be considered as a single visited web page.

From the How do I FAQ for Construct 3 :

If I understand correctly, what you're implying seems to be different from chadorireborn reply, or were you trying to add in more information(s)?

If I am not wrong, what you are trying to say is addons from C2 still needs to be converted to C3 no matter what before you can build your project into a Xcode/Signed release APK file using C3 build service (in order for the addons to work),

while chadorireborn is "saying" that you are able to Export your C2 in C2 as an Cordova Project with the C2 addons and bring it to C3 (under Export Manager) to build into a Xcode/Signed release APK file and the C2 addons will still work.

Now I'm confused but I appreciate the replies guys.

Anyway, I appreciate the link. I did read that and dig around a lot but there's absolutely no answer to my question.

You can have third-part Construct 2 add-ons in Construct 3 by asking their authors to port them using the SDK.

Most authors which came up with C2 Analytics addons has long moved on.

Otherwise, check the Exchange Addon

There's only one Analytics on Exchange Addon but you're not allowed to directly export them as a Xcode/Sign release APK file.

Is it possible then to export them out as Cordova Project on C3 and bring the file back to C3 (under Export Manager) to build as a Xcode/Sign release APK file?

If it's possible, what does this mean though?

When exporting for Cordova remember to call cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-gameanalytics and cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-device in the exported Cordova project.

or this dedicated forum to see if a port already exists.

None at all.

Finally you can try this beta converter.

I'm not an advanced user and the people from that thread highly recommend only people who knows what they are doing to use that converter.

Once you have a Construct 3 version of the add-on, you can install it using the add-ons manager.

Yup, knew about this. Thanks!

Also be aware that analytics will only render one "item".

Your application will likely be considered as a single visited web page.

Pardon me, but I'm not sure what this statement mean. I just need to track basic rate of retention.

I'm adding more infos.

If your project is made in Construct 3 you will need a dedicated Construct 3 addon.

In theory, you indeed can have your Construct 2 project imported in Construct 3, nevertheless, to do so when using a third-part addon in the Construct2 project, you need to have a dedicated third-part addon for Construct 3 to open the project.

Some of the existing third-part addon authors are not active anymore indeed, but nothing possibly prevents actual active members to take on the addon and port it (that's what chadorireborn did for example with some of rexrainbow's addons).

If you only need to make sure the retention rate to the overall application, an analytic addon should indeed work as intended.

My warning was about if you wanted to analyze every "pages" (or layouts) in your application, as if they were different web pages, analytics perhaps won't allow to track those as easily as they would on an actual website.

Well. You are given three choices by the 3 of us.

1. Export on C2 and build on C3. It will work if the Cordova Plugin reference is white-listed on the C3 Build Service. [Mine]
2. Port the Construct 2 Cordova plugin to Construct 3. So you can also edit on Construct 3 and take advantage of the new Construct 3 features. [Kyatric]
3. Use the AJAX plugin and avoid 3rd party Construct plugin and Cordova plugin dependencies. [WackyToaster]

No wrong answer, all are working. It is up to you to pick which is more beneficial to you.

Although, you can also just use the Game Analytics plugin. Which is available for both C3 and C2.

Construct 3:

construct.net/make-games/addons/95/gameanalytics

Construct 2:

construct.net/construct-2/addons/96/gameanalytics

It is up to you to pick on which is more beneficial to you.

Thanks! I get it. That's why I'm weighing the differences now.

My question is not the same as the first post anymore.

For your option, I've to export into a Cordova Project from C2. Is there any significant differences compared to exporting Cordova project from C3?

It's a trade off if there's a difference. That was what I was trying to ask when I reference you in. I wanted to see if there's any trade off*

There's a 4th option actually. That is to use Enhance but you will have to submit your IPA/APK file into their private server.

Although, you can also just use the Game Analytics plugin. Which is available for both C3 and C2.

Construct 3:

https://www.construct.net/ph/make-games/addons/95/gameanalytics

Construct 2:

https://www.construct.net/ph/construct-2/addons/96/gameanalytics

For GameAnalytics, you still can't export straight as a Xcode/sign Release APK file. You will still have to export out as a Cordova Project in C3 and apply the following instruction. Correct me if I am wrong.

What does this means though? I can't seems to figure it out. I did read their documentation.

When exporting for Cordova remember to call cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-gameanalytics and cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-device in the exported Cordova project.

What it actually means is that, you need to include the Cordova Plugin Reference of the Game Analytics Plugin for it to work on Android and IOS. Or basically, Mobile.

The Cordova Plugin Reference for the Game Analytics is cordova-plugin-gameanalytics.

Because you have asked this, I believe you still haven't tried exporting to Cordova for Android / IOS with Cordova plugins extensions.

But I can't teach and tell you everything in just this reply alone.

So, I recommend you to search for some tutorials on how to build Cordova Apps on Construct 2 or Construct 3 with Cordova Plugins like Admob and IAP using Cocoon.IO.

That should do it. Good luck!

I think I understand but I always had Construct 3 Build Service as the end game in mind. Phonegap and Cocoon.io were never in my plan. I guess you can't use Construct 3 Build Service for GameAnalytics then.

At first, I thought you might be able to export them out as Cordova Project on C3 and bring the file back to C3 (Construct 3 Build Service) to build as a Xcode/Sign release APK file (since you brought GameAnalytics up).

But Construct 3 Build Service doesn't have the option for me to add that reference in (That's controlled from Scirra side if I am not wrong).

So much thanks for the detailed explanation from start to end though! Really appreciate it.