This audit was generated on February 5, 2026
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Your app's position for key search terms
10
Keywords analyzed
1
Ranked in top 100
1
In top 10
| Keyword | Rank | Traffic | Difficulty | Ahead | Behind | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the stack | #9 |  |  |      | ||
| quick newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| news summaryOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| swipe newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| brief newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| news digestOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| fast newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| news cardsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |    | ||
| headlinesOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| news briefingOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |  |
Keyword Competitors
Apps positioned directly before or after yours on keywords
STACK Leisure
Food & Drink
Stack Rider
Games
Occurrence count shows how many keywords each competitor appears on
Category Ranking
News chart position
X
Substack
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NYTimes: US and Global News
Citizen: Protect The World
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
TrueShort - Stream True Crime
Ground News
Fizz: Your Authentic Community
The Pour Over
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Fox News: US & World Headlines
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AI-Powered Analysis
Personalized insights generated by our AI
The Stack - News has a very low visibility score (12/100) with only one of ten target keywords ranking and no chart presence. Immediate focus should be on keyword optimization and metadata enhancements to capture high‑traffic search terms and improve rankings.
Only 1 of the 10 analyzed keywords ("the stack") ranks at position 9, while high‑traffic terms like "quick news" (traffic 83) and "headlines" (traffic 82) are not ranked. This limits discoverability and drives the 12% keyword score.
The current title "The Stack - News" does not include any high‑traffic keywords. Adding terms such as "quick news" or "headlines" to the title or subtitle can capture 80+ monthly searches and improve the keyword score.
The app has 0 reviews and a 0.0 rating, which negatively impacts trust and the Quality Score (50%). A low rating also hinders conversion from search to download.
Current description emphasizes swipe cards, but there are no screenshots or preview video mentioned. Adding high‑resolution screenshots and a 15‑second video that showcases the swipe‑to‑save flow can boost conversion rates and indirectly improve rankings.
The app is not appearing in any global or category charts, indicating insufficient download momentum. Without chart visibility, organic discovery is further limited.
- 1Revise the app title to include a high‑traffic keyword (e.g., "The Stack – Quick News").
- 2Add up to 5 high‑traffic keywords (quick news, headlines, swipe news, fast news, news digest) to the keyword field, prioritizing those with difficulty <50.
- 3Create and upload 5‑6 swipe‑focused screenshots and a 15‑second preview video highlighting the card‑deck UI.
- 4Launch an in‑app prompt or email campaign to solicit the first 50 user reviews and aim for a minimum 4‑star rating.
- 5Set up weekly monitoring of keyword rankings and adjust metadata based on performance trends.
ASO Insights
Actionable recommendations to improve your visibility
Recently updated
Your app was updated recently, signaling active maintenance to users and stores.
Low keyword visibility
Not ranking in top 50 for generic keywords. Consider optimizing title and description with relevant search terms.
Improve visibility
Score of 12/100 suggests room for ASO optimization. Focus on keywords and category ranking.
Not in category top charts
Improving ratings and downloads can help reach category top charts.
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Audit FAQ
Common questions about this ASO audit.
What is the ASO visibility score of The Stack - News?
The Stack - News has a visibility score of 12 out of 100 on the Apple App Store (US). The score combines keyword rankings, top charts presence, and listing quality signals like rating and update recency. This audit was generated on February 5, 2026.
On how many keywords does The Stack - News rank?
The Stack - News is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 1 keyword, with 1 keyword reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.
Who are the main competitors of The Stack - News?
Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of The Stack - News are STACK Leisure, Stack Rider. These apps appear next to The Stack - News on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.
What category is The Stack - News in on the Apple App Store?
The Stack - News is listed in the News category on the Apple App Store.
How can The Stack - News improve its App Store Optimization?
Based on this audit, The Stack - News should focus on the keywords where it ranks 11 to 50 (closest to the top 10), benchmark its title and subtitle against the most frequent competitors, and refresh its listing regularly to maintain quality signals. The full audit lists specific weaknesses, opportunities, and AI-generated suggestions tailored to The Stack - News.
How was this ASO audit generated?
This audit was generated automatically by Applyra by scraping public Apple App Store data: app metadata, keyword rankings, category positions, and competitor listings. Visibility, keyword and listing quality scores are computed from those signals. Audits are free and do not require an Applyra account.