Independent research, not a sales pitch
The best ASO tools for indie iOS developers, ranked honestly
Nine keyword-tracking and App Store optimization tools, compared on real pricing, real limits and whether an AI agent can actually run them. One of the nine is ours – it's labelled every time it appears.
The 9-tool scorecard
Full write-ups →| # | Tool | Starting price | Keywords tracked | Apps | Free tier | AI agent | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ASOHawk | Free | 30–300 / app | 2–30 | Yes – no card | Yes – MCP | Solo devs who want an AI agent to run ASO |
| 2 |  Astro | $9/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | No – trial + refund | No | Mac-based devs doing manual keyword research |
| 3 |  Appfigures | $9.99/mo | 25–2,500 | 5 (+$1.99/app) | Limited (after trial) | No | Devs who also want revenue/download analytics |
| 4 |  ASOMobile | Free | 20–6,000 | 2–100 | Yes – no card | No | Devs who want a free plan with room to grow |
| 5 |  Asodesk | $47/mo | 700–5,000 | 2–30 | No – trial only | No | One app that needs deep keyword coverage |
| 6 |  MobileAction | $15/mo | 100–1,500+ | 5–20 | No – 7-day trial | No | Growth-stage devs past the solo/indie budget |
| 7 |  App Radar | €69/mo | 500–3,000 | 2–15 | No – trial needs a card | No | Small teams wanting AI-assisted review replies |
| 8 |  AppTweak | €79/mo | 500–3,000 | 5–15 | No – demo only | No | Funded teams needing long ranking history |
| 9 |  Sensor Tower | $25k+/yr | Custom | Custom | No self-serve | No | Public companies, investors, market research |
Starting prices are the lowest published self-serve tier as of July 2026. Full sourcing and a dossier for each tool is in the full ranking.
Guides for solo ASO work
All guides →
ASO for Solo Developers Who Don't Have Time for ASO
A realistic ASO routine for one person shipping and marketing an app alone, built around an hour a week, not a full-time job.
Can an AI Agent Actually Do Your ASO?
What an AI agent can and can't safely do to your App Store listing today, and why “approve before it ships” matters more than “fully automatic.”
App Store Keyword Difficulty, Explained
What a difficulty score is actually measuring, why two tools disagree on the same keyword, and how to use it without over-trusting it.