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9 articles tagged with “App Store Optimization (ASO)”

How Much Do App Store Rankings Move? 13,220 Daily Ranks (2026)
Keyword Research

How Much Do App Store Rankings Move? 13,220 Daily Ranks (2026)

13,220 daily rank observations across 452 tracked keyword series: iOS ranks moved 9.48 positions a day on average, but the top 10 was unchanged 72.5% of days.

Aug 1011 min
How Often Do Apps Update Their Store Listing? 26,972 Snapshots
App Store Optimization (ASO)

How Often Do Apps Update Their Store Listing? 26,972 Snapshots

We tracked 26,972 daily snapshots of 278 apps. Of the 202 with 2+ weeks of coverage, 70% changed no title, subtitle or description. Correction: the subtitle findings have been withdrawn — see the note at the top of the article.

Aug 1011 min
Long-Tail App Store Keywords: 862 Difficulty Scores (2026)
Keyword Research

Long-Tail App Store Keywords: 862 Difficulty Scores (2026)

We scored 862 App Store and Google Play keyword checks: two-word phrases average 13.1 points easier than one-word on iOS. Real long-tail keyword data.

Aug 1013 min
How to Check If an App Name Is Taken (App Store & Google Play)
App Store Optimization (ASO)

How to Check If an App Name Is Taken (App Store & Google Play)

Check app name availability free: how Apple's unique-name rule works, why Google Play differs, the store search method, and what to do when your name is taken.

Aug 95 min
How to Check Keyword Difficulty for App Store Keywords (Free)
Keyword Research

How to Check Keyword Difficulty for App Store Keywords (Free)

Check keyword difficulty for any App Store or Google Play keyword free — what the 0-100 score means, how it's calculated, and when a keyword is winnable.

Aug 77 min
iOS vs Android Keyword Difficulty: We Scored 604 Keywords, and the App Store Is ~40% More Competitive (2026 Data)
Keyword Research

iOS vs Android Keyword Difficulty: We Scored 604 Keywords, and the App Store Is ~40% More Competitive (2026 Data)

Original 2026 data from 604 live keyword difficulty checks: iOS averages 61.7/100 vs 44.1/100 on Google Play, and no Android keyword scored above 73.

Aug 28 min
We Analyzed the ASO Scores of 123 Real Apps: 94% Fail at the Same Thing (2026 Data)
App Store Optimization (ASO)

We Analyzed the ASO Scores of 123 Real Apps: 94% Fail at the Same Thing (2026 Data)

Original 2026 data from 123 live App Store and Google Play listings: median ASO score 74/100, not one app above 81, and 94% grading D on localization.

Jul 126 min
How to Publish Apps to Apple App Store & Google Play: One Dashboard Guide
App Store Optimization (ASO)

How to Publish Apps to Apple App Store & Google Play: One Dashboard Guide

Publish apps to Apple App Store and Google Play from one dashboard. Complete submission, compliance, and automated deployment guide to launch worldwide.

Feb 1010 min
App Store Screenshot Sizes 2026: 1320×2868 to 2064×2752
App Store Screenshots

App Store Screenshot Sizes 2026: 1320×2868 to 2064×2752

Every required App Store and Google Play screenshot size for 2026: iPhone 16 Pro Max 1320×2868, iPad Pro 2064×2752, Android 1080×1920, and 12 more. Free generator + downloadable templates. Updated this month.

Nov 1117 min