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Looking for an AppTweak Alternative? Where AppASO Fits (and Where It Doesn't)
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AppTweak is one of the most established ASO platforms on the market, with deep historical data and a polished product. Most people searching for an alternative aren't unhappy with the data. They're running into keyword caps, app limits, or a price that climbs quickly as soon as they need more than the entry plan. This post walks through what AppTweak costs today, what AppASO offers instead, and the cases where AppTweak is still the better tool.
What AppTweak costs (October 2026)
| AppTweak plan | Price | Tracked keywords | Apps | History | Organic installs per keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $79/mo | 500 | 5 | 6 months | No |
| Grow | $249/mo | 1,500 | 10 | 12 months | Yes |
| Grow Plus | $499/mo | 3,000 | 15 | 24 months | Yes |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom | All time | Yes |
Every AppTweak plan includes its relevancy score. Organic installs per keyword, the metric that tells you which keywords actually bring in downloads, starts on Grow at $249/mo.
Why indie teams look for an alternative
- Keyword caps: 500 keywords on Essential goes quickly once you track a few apps across several countries.
- App limits: Essential follows 5 apps, which includes the competitors you want to watch.
- Per-keyword installs start at $249/mo, more than many indie apps earn in a month.
- There's no free plan to start on, so you're paying before you know the tool fits.
What AppASO offers instead
| AppASO plan | Price | Tracked keywords | Apps | History | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | Unlimited | 1 month | Keyword research, rank tracking, metadata optimization, relevancy scoring for 40 keywords |
| Pro | $29/mo, or $24/mo billed yearly | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 months | Relevancy scoring (1,000 keywords), est. downloads per keyword, AI keyword suggestions, 3 competitors per app, 3 seats |
| Pro+ | $99/mo, or $79/mo billed yearly | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 year | 4 workspaces, 6 seats each, relevancy scoring (5,000 keywords), keyword simulator, 5 competitors per app |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Unlimited | Custom | Custom limits for publishers and agencies |
The closest match to AppTweak Grow is AppASO Pro. Both include relevancy scoring and a per-keyword downloads metric, at very different prices:
| AppTweak Grow | AppASO Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249/mo | $29/mo, or $24/mo billed yearly |
| Tracked keywords | 1,500 | Unlimited |
| Apps | 10 | Unlimited |
| History | 12 months | 6 months (1 year on Pro+) |
| Relevancy scoring | Yes | Yes, up to 700 keywords |
| Downloads per keyword | Organic installs per keyword | Est. downloads per keyword, from your connected App Store Connect or Play Console totals |
| Platforms | iOS & Google Play | iOS & Google Play |
Where AppTweak is still the better choice
Be honest with yourself about what you need. AppTweak has years of historical data, market-wide intelligence, and a much larger dataset behind it. AppASO's search volume is our own model built from public App Store and Google Play search results rather than Apple's Search Ads popularity score, tracked rankings refresh at least once a week rather than daily, and history goes back 6 months on Pro. If you manage a large portfolio, report to stakeholders on long-term trends, or need market intelligence beyond your own keywords, AppTweak's depth is worth the price.
If you're an indie developer or small team that mainly needs to find the right keywords, track them on both stores, and see which ones drive installs, AppASO covers that for a fraction of the cost, and you can start on the free plan.
How to try it without risk
- Create a free AppASO account and add your app. No credit card needed.
- Add your most important keywords and compare rankings and relevancy with what you see in AppTweak.
- On Pro, connect App Store Connect or Google Play Console to see estimated downloads per keyword.
- Run both tools side by side for a month before you cancel anything.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does AppTweak cost?
- As of October 2026, AppTweak's ASO plans are Essential at $79/mo (500 keywords, 5 apps), Grow at $249/mo (1,500 keywords, 10 apps), Grow Plus at $499/mo (3,000 keywords, 15 apps), and a custom Enterprise plan.
- Is there a free alternative to AppTweak?
- Yes. AppASO has a free plan with 100 tracked keywords across unlimited iOS and Android apps, including keyword research, rank tracking, metadata optimization, and relevancy scoring for 40 keywords.
- Does AppASO show downloads per keyword like AppTweak?
- Yes, on Pro. AppASO estimates downloads per keyword by splitting your real total downloads from App Store Connect or Google Play Console across the keywords you rank for. AppTweak includes organic installs per keyword from its $249/mo Grow plan.
Try AppASO free
Track 100 keywords across unlimited iOS and Android apps for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited keywords, relevancy scoring, and download estimates from $24/mo billed yearly. No credit card required.
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