Getting Started with AppAmbit
Watch this quick 5-minute video tutorial to learn how to integrate AppAmbit mobile analytics, crash reporting, and session tracking into your iOS or Android app. Easy setup with SDK installation, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive error tracking.
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Overview
Learn how to integrate AppAmbit into your mobile app in minutes. This comprehensive tutorial covers everything you need to get started with mobile app monitoring, crash reporting, and session tracking.
What You'll Learn
- How to install the AppAmbit SDK
- Setting up your first app in the dashboard
- Implementing crash reporting
- Tracking custom events and sessions
- Viewing real-time analytics
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A mobile app project (iOS, Android, Flutter, or .NET MAUI)
- An AppAmbit account (sign up for free)
- Your app's unique App Key from the dashboard
Quick Integration
For most platforms, integration is as simple as:
# Install the SDK
npm install appambit-sdk
# or
pod install AppAmbitSDK
Then initialize in your app:
import AppAmbit from 'appambit-sdk';
AppAmbit.start({
appKey: 'your-app-key-here'
});
Key Features Covered
Crash Reporting
Automatically capture and report crashes with full stack traces, device information, and user context.
Session Tracking
Monitor user sessions, screen views, and app lifecycle events to understand user behavior.
Custom Events
Track custom events with properties to analyze specific user actions and workflows.
Next Steps
After completing this tutorial, check out:
Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds Difficulty: Beginner Updated: December 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Q Does AppAmbit fully replace App Center?
Yes. AppAmbit provides modern replacements for App Center's core features including crash reporting, logging, analytics, device insights, and build distribution. The API is intentionally similar to minimize migration effort.
Q How fast is the migration from App Center?
Most teams migrate in under 15 minutes and often require only minor changes such as updating namespaces and replacing event/log calls.
Q Do I need to rewrite my App Center tracking code?
Usually no. AppAmbit functions accept the same payloads for events and logs, so the majority of developers simply swap namespaces and perform a find-and-replace on App Center calls. iOS, Android, and Flutter require short but simple integration steps covered in their docs.
Q Which platforms does AppAmbit support?
AppAmbit currently supports:
- .NET MAUI
- iOS (Swift)
- Android (Kotlin/Java)
- Flutter
- React (coming soon 12/25)
Additional SDKs are added based on developer demand.
Q Do you offer a free account?
Yes — AppAmbit offers a free account with everything you need to get started. You can create apps, track crashes, send analytics, view logs, and upload builds. The free tier is perfect for developers migrating from App Center or testing AppAmbit in their workflow.
You only pay if your usage grows beyond the free tier limits.
Q How do I get support or migration help?
The AppAmbit team is available to help you migrate your project or set up integrations.
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