Use case

ASO keyword research grounded in real search data.

Most keyword decisions fail for one of two reasons: nobody actually types the phrase, or everybody strong already ranks for it. asoPilot checks both before you commit your name, subtitle, and keyword field to it.

The two questions that matter

Every candidate keyword has to clear two bars. Demand: do real users type this into App Store search? Winnability: when they do, can your app realistically appear near the top?

Web-SEO tools cannot answer either — App Store search behavior is its own universe, and the ranking pool is apps, not pages. Guessing is how developers end up ranked #1 for a phrase with zero searches.

How asoPilot answers them

asoPilot pulls its signals from the App Store itself.

  • Popularity signals derived from App Store autocomplete — evidence that a phrase is actually typed
  • Live top-10 analysis for any keyword: who ranks, how strong their listings are
  • Difficulty scoring that weighs the incumbents you would need to displace
  • Keyword tracking over time, so you see movement after each metadata update
  • Works per storefront, because demand and competition differ by country

From research to listing

The output of a research session is a shortlist: phrases with proven demand and beatable competition, ranked by opportunity. Those go into your app name and subtitle (highest ranking weight), then the keyword field — and asoPilot keeps tracking them so the next iteration is informed by results, not hunches.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the keyword data come from?

From App Store search signals — autocomplete-derived popularity and live storefront rankings — rather than web search volume, which does not represent how people search inside the App Store.

Is this useful if my app is brand new?

Especially then. New apps cannot outrank category leaders on head terms, so finding real-demand phrases with weak incumbents is the main organic lever available at launch.

Does asoPilot track keyword rankings over time?

Yes. You can track your chosen keywords and watch positions move after each metadata change, per storefront.

Is asoPilot a subscription web service?

asoPilot is a native macOS app from the Mac App Store. Research runs in a local workspace on your Mac.

Decide your next app with data

asoPilot is a native macOS workspace for keyword research, competitor tracking, and market viability scoring.

Download on the Mac App Store
ASO Keyword Research on Your Mac — asoPilot