How many ratings required for iTunes average rating?

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I have tried to search all over for this, but have not succeeded in finding an answer unfortunately..

Apps on the iTunes app store show average ratings when enough ratings are received. Does anyone have a ballpark on how many ratings are required for an average rating? New apps display "Not enough ratings" until some threshold is reached. I emailed Apple, but they are slow..

This is not a programming question, but one about the internal functioning of the iTunes store. — Brad Larson, Dec 07 '10 at 04:50

score 48 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 07 '10 at 04:19

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It is 5. I've watched apps tick from 4 to 5 reviews, and that's when it happens.

answered Dec 07 '10 at 04:19

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It is 5 totally from all countries? Or to show up an average rating in the US, do I need 5 ratings from the US? – Nic Hubbard Apr 29 '12 at 21:58
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@NicHubbard I believe it's per-country. – Jeremy Fuller Apr 30 '12 at 01:15

score 11 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 07 '10 at 04:13

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I believe it is 5. Just anecdotal experience to back this up though.

answered Dec 07 '10 at 04:13

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 09 '17 at 08:32

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5 reviews per country. You can see reviews in app store of specific country if your app has received at least 5 ratings from that country.

answered Nov 09 '17 at 08:32

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How many ratings required for iTunes average rating?

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