How do I decide whether my app needs a landscape mode? Is landscape mode good to have as a best-practice?

1. Why are some apps not landscape?
2. How do I force an app to landscape?
3. How do I force an app to landscape in IOS?
4. Do people use landscape mode?

Why are some apps not landscape?

Ensure that you have enabled Auto-rotate for your tablet. To do this, swipe down on the tablet to display the status bar and touch Auto Rotate.

How do I force an app to landscape?

When on the main screen, under the orientation section, you will see a number of options like 'Auto-rotate OFF', 'Auto-rotate ON', 'Forced Portrait' and 'Forced Landscape'. As the names suggest, you can use these buttons as one-tap shortcuts to toggle the orientation of your device.

How do I force an app to landscape in IOS?

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it's off. Turn your iPhone sideways.

Do people use landscape mode?

Of the smartphone users, 82.5% hold their phones in portrait orientation when on a video site. Or conversely, 17.5% are held in landscape orientation when on a video site.