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App Radar vs Aurora ASO
Both stand on app store optimization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
App Radar combines ASO research, listing work, competitor monitoring, analytics, and review management. Its trial and tiered plans let teams match coverage to app count and business size.
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Free plan Mac
Choose Aurora ASO if you work on Apple App Store apps on a recent Mac and want keyword research, competitor monitoring, and App Store Connect analytics together. Look elsewhere if you need Google Play coverage or use a platform other than macOS.
Visit Aurora ASOThe facts
| App Radar | Aurora ASO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials Pack: $690 a year | Pro Annual: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | splitmetrics.com | aurora-aso.app |
| On app store optimization software | #23 of 29 | #19 of 29 |
App Radar: what it does well
- Covers Apple App Store and Google Play
- Keyword and competitor tracking
- Listing editing and recommendations
- Real-time Live Search updates
- 7-day free trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $69 a month
- Most metrics update daily
Aurora ASO: what it does well
- Tracks keyword positions across storefronts with history and opportunity scores.
- Finds related App Store searches for a selected app and storefront.
- Highlights competitor changes to rank, rating, and metadata.
- Combines App Store Connect measures with purchase and renewal events.
- Paid plans include unlimited ranking history and scheduled reports.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later.
- Focuses on Apple’s App Store and does not track Google Play.
- The free plan is limited to one app and 10 keywords.
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